Project Manager - Regulated Environment - Energy Grid

Job Description

VANRATH is proud to be working exclusively with a leading organisation in Northern Ireland's regulated energy space to recruit a Project Delivery Manager. This newly established position offers the opportunity to contribute to nationally significant infrastructure initiatives while supporting the region's low-carbon transition goals.

This is a standout opportunity for professionals with expertise in delivering projects or managing contractual frameworks within complex, compliance-heavy industries such as energy, environmental services, or utilities.

Location: Belfast
Type: Permanent | Hybrid (3 days office-based)
Salary: £41,000-£46,000
Benefits: 12% bonus, up to 20% pension, 39 days annual leave (including stats)

What's in It for You?

  • Flexible working model with 3 office days

  • Free onsite parking and catered lunches

  • Comprehensive benefits, including enhanced pension and bonus

  • Visible career progression in a sector poised for continued growth

  • Be part of a mission-driven team shaping the future of sustainable energy

Core Responsibilities

  • Lead delivery of commercial infrastructure agreements, including grid-scale energy generation, battery storage, and demand-side projects

  • Manage stakeholder engagement, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration between external partners and internal technical leads

  • Draft, review, and oversee contract documentation such as network access agreements and transmission terms

  • Monitor performance and ensure full alignment with legal and regulatory frameworks throughout the project lifecycle

  • Work cross-functionally with engineering, regulation, and planning teams to ensure accurate technical integration and delivery readiness

  • Contribute to the evolution of internal policies and commercial structures, adapting to emerging regulatory and legislative shifts

  • Champion quality, compliance, and service excellence across all areas of project execution

About You

  • Degree-qualified (or equivalent) with at least 2 years of experience in a similar project delivery, contract management, or programme coordination role

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative mindset

  • Excellent organisational abilities and attention to compliance detail

  • Comfortable managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, structured environment

Desirable Experience (Not Essential)

  • Previous experience in energy, utilities, or infrastructure

  • Familiarity with regulated frameworks, network systems, or commercial energy agreements

  • Exposure to regulatory policy development or operational compliance practices

For more information, please contact Jack Groves @ VANRATH today.