Project Director – Solar & BESS Ireland
Permanent €130,000 + package

Overview

We are working in partnership with a well-established and ambitious Irish contractor that is building out a dedicated renewables delivery division, and is currently in the market for a Project Director to join the business on a permanent basis.

This is a genuine "first in" leadership opportunity. Rather than inheriting someone else's playbook, you will help shape how the division is run, win the confidence of clients from the ground up, and put your stamp on a growing pipeline of utility-scale solar and BESS projects.

What's in it for you?

Stability / Longevity: An established, ambitious contractor investing in a brand-new renewables division with a growing pipeline a leadership seat with real scope to build, not maintain.

Competitive salary: €130,000 + package

Responsibilities

Off the back of continued success and a fast-moving renewables pipeline, our client is seeking an experienced Project Director to take full commercial and delivery ownership of their solar and BESS schemes.

As Project Director, you will be responsible for delivering utility-scale projects end to end — carrying both the numbers and the risk, not just the programme.

You will:

Own full project delivery across solar and BESS schemes
Hold commercial control — costing, budgets and full project P&L accountability
Provide technical credibility across substation and grid connection works
Lead clients, supply chain and stakeholders from pre-construction through to handover
Drive programme, safety and quality on live, utility-scale sites

Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate:

A main contractor pedigree — a track record of delivering, not just consulting
Proven costing and P&L ownership on renewables or T&D projects
Solar and/or BESS delivery experience (substation knowledge a strong advantage)
The technical understanding to challenge design and drive value
Leadership that keeps clients coming back

If you are interested in the opportunity of a Project Director – Solar & BESS role and believe you meet the illustrated criteria, apply today to help build our client's growing renewables division in Ireland.

About us

EMBS is a specialist talent consultancy connecting exceptional engineering and technology professionals with some of the UK’s most prestigious advanced engineering businesses across Transportation, Energy and Defence. With deep sector expertise and a strong network of industry-leading employers, we’ll provide expert advice and support throughout the process, helping you secure the right opportunity and take the next step in your career.

Please note, applicants must hold full right to work in the Republic of Ireland; our client is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Helen Charteris | Practice Director, Global Power & Energy | embs. talent — Connecting the best talent across Transmission & Distribution, HV/EHV, substations, protection & control, renewables and data centre power, from Designer to CEO. 🌍 UK | Ireland | USA. 📧 helen@embstalent.co.uk 📱 07512 540612. embs. talent — specialist Power & Energy recruitment consultancy, founded in 2003. Triple ISO certified, including ISO 42001 for AI management.