Pre-Construction Manager, Waterford

We are seeking an experienced and driven Pre‑Construction Manager to support the development and delivery of solar PV projects.

The primary purpose of this role is to lead projects from early design through to construction readiness, ensuring that planning and statutory permitting are secured, and that H&S documentation and construction inputs are fully aligned prior to site mobilisation.

You will act as the single point of ownership during the pre‑construction phase, coordinating internal teams, external consultants, and client stakeholders to ensure projects are technically, commercially, and operationally ready to move into construction.

Responsibilities

Take ownership of solar projects from concept / early design through to construction handover

Coordinate and manage all pre‑construction activities for EPC and PPA projects, ensuring alignment across:

Design

Permitting and planning

Grid and utility interfaces

Commercial and contractual inputs

Health&Safety requirements

Manage the design development process, ensuring:

All designs are coordinated and clash‑free

Designs are progressed to IFC status

Design assumptions, risks, and constraints are clearly documented

Coordinate with internal teams including:

Engineering and design

Commercial and sales

Legal and contracts

H&S and construction delivery

Lead and manage external consultants and stakeholders, including:

Planning consultants

Grid operators and utilities

Civil, structural, and electrical designers

Statutory bodies and local authorities

Clients and landowners (where applicable)

Ensure all planning permissions, permits, consents, and conditions are identified, tracked, and closed out prior to construction

Develop and maintain pre‑construction and construction‑ready programmes, covering:

Design milestones

Permitting timelines

Procurement lead times

Construction readiness dates

Lead the preparation and coordination of H&S documentation, including:

Preliminary Construction Stage H&S Plans

Design Risk Registers

Alignment with PSCS / CDM requirements

Support the technical and commercial aspects of bids, ensuring assumptions, risks, and exclusions are clearly defined

Manage document control and ensure the latest approved information is available to all stakeholders

Lead the handover from pre‑construction into construction, ensuring delivery teams receive a complete and coordinated package

Qualifications

Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience

5+ years' experience in pre‑construction, engineering, or project management within:

Solar PV

Renewables

Electrical or energy infrastructure projects

Proven experience managing design development and permitting for construction projects

Experience progressing projects to IFC design stageAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Competency in project scheduling tools (e.g. MS Project)

Benefits

Competitive salary aligned with experience;

Free birthday day

Bike to Work Scheme

Discounts from local businesses

Being part of an international environment

Additional Benefits After Successful Completion Of Probation

Company Pension

Death in Service

Income Protection

Flexible Friday

Professional Membership fees

Training and CPD

This job description is intended as a general guideline and is not exhaustive; it is a flexible document and may be subject to change to meet the evolving needs of the company.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and give consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity! Note this role is based in Ireland and you must be based in Ireland to complete the tasks of this role.

We want an energy transition for everyone from everyone!

Please note: We do not require assistance from recruitment agencies and will not be accepting unsolicited agency submissions for this vacancy.

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