Design Manager

Established in 2002 our client provides electrical power engineering services to the industrial commercial electrical utilities and renewable energy sectors specialising in MV and LV power. Global Reach Over ten nationalities with field teams across Ireland UK France Netherlands Belgium and Germany.

Leadership Rapid Growth Revenue close to doubling in the last year moving into larger utility substation data centre BESS and renewables projects.

The Opportunity the business needs a credible engineering lead who understands the ESB system intimately and can represent the company confidently in front of clients. Several of the clients strong engineers come from outside Ireland and are less focused on the customer-facing side. This role bridges that gap: an Irish based engineer with technical depth to lead substation and grid-connection design plus the presence to manage client relationships directly.

Genuine Scope As the business moves from 1m toward 20m contracts this person will own and deliver large projects and develop the engineers around them.

Key Responsibilities
Design & Delivery Lead utility and grid-connection projects up to 110/220kV; oversee and sign off design drawings to a high standard.
Client Ownership Act as the credible customer-facing point of contact attend meetings build relationships and represent the client technically.
Large-Project Bandwidth Comfortable owning and delivering 1020m projects end to end coordinating commissioning procurement and delivery.
Team Development Mentor and develop engineers in the team including supporting less customer-facing colleagues.

Experience & Qualifications

Utility Engineering Background Strong grid-connection engineering experience having worked up to 110/220kV with intimate knowledge of the ESB system or a directly comparable utility environment.
Project Track Record Proven experience managing projects and signing off design drawings.
Track record on large projects 1020m ideal with the bandwidth to own delivery.
Client-Facing Credibility Comfortable leading client meetings and representing the business.

A relevant electrical / power engineering qualification or equivalent industry experience.

A genuine team player who can mentor and develop others within a growing multi-national engineering team.

Key Attributes:

Excellent verbal and written communication with real confidence in front of clients and stakeholders at all levels.
Attention to Detail Excellent accuracy and ability to work to strict deadlines in a fast-paced project environment.
Self-Starter Positive can-do attitude; takes ownership rather than waiting for direction.
Relationship Builder Ability to build rapport and strong working relationships across all levels.
Fluent English required.

Role Features Location Enersols head office in Drogheda Co. Louth Ireland. Office-based team-embedded not remote. Reports To Engineering Manager. Travel Client meetings and project sites across Ireland and Europe.

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Required Experience:

Manager