Electrical Project Manager - Solar Farms

Job Description:

An industry-leading company in the renewable energy sector is looking for an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead large-scale solar farm projects.

This is a key hands-on role for a professional who combines strong technical expertise, commercial awareness, and excellent communication skills. You will act as the central link connecting developers/clients, design teams, electrical contractors, equipment suppliers, utility grid stakeholders, and site teams.

Full relocation support to Ireland is provided for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the electrical delivery of utility-scale solar farm projects from mobilisation through to energisation, commissioning, and handover.
• Act as the primary electrical interface between the company, developers/clients, design consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers, leading all coordination and progress meetings.
• Coordinate electrical works with the overall construction programme, ensuring close integration across civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical activities.
• Manage electrical and specialist contractors to ensure works are completed safely, efficiently, and in strict accordance with project specifications.
• Oversee the installation of core electrical infrastructure, including DC cabling, LV/MV systems, inverters, transformers, substations, switchgear, earthing, SCADA, and grid connections.
• Build strong client relationships, communicate risks and technical challenges early, and manage expectations while protecting the company's commercial position.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent recognised electrical/engineering qualification.
• Minimum 5 years' relevant experience in electrical construction, renewable energy
• Previous experience managing electrical packages or projects within the solar PV, renewable energy or power infrastructure sector is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of utility-scale solar farm electrical systems.
• Good knowledge of LV and MV electrical systems, transformers, switchgear, cabling, earthing and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Experience with substations, grid connections, SCADA/communications and commissioning would be highly advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to manage electrical subcontractors and specialist contractors.
• Valid driving licence