Gas Networks Ireland operates and maintains Ireland’s €3bn, 14,725km national gas network, which is considered one of the safest and most modern renewables-ready gas networks in the world.
Almost 725,000 Irish homes and businesses trust Ireland’s gas network to provide efficient and reliable energy to meet their heating, cooking, manufacturing and transport needs.
The gas network is the cornerstone of Ireland’s energy system, securely supplying more than 30% of Ireland’s total energy and over 40% of the country’s electricity generation.
Gas Networks Ireland is aiming to deliver a repurposed, resized and fully decarbonised gas network by 2045. Its “Pathway to a Net Zero Carbon Network” envisions transforming the existing gas network into two separate systems carrying 100% renewable gas, one dedicated to biomethane and the other to green hydrogen, with the potential to carry approximately 30% biomethane and 70% green hydrogen, as well as offering significant long term energy export opportunities.
Gas Networks is an organisation with a very strong legacy and a culture founded on pride in our purpose, to keep Ireland’s energy moving, and commitment to our vision, to be at the heart of Ireland’s energy future. Our organisational values demonstrate what is important across the organisation including building on our experience across our organisation to build towards our sustainable future, doing what's right for each other and for the people and communities that we serve and finally energised for the change of our future towards a renewable energy landscape. Throughout your career in Gas Networks Ireland, you will be part of an organisation that has a strong commitment to supporting and developing our workforce today and into the future. You will also have an opportunity to get involved in our ambitious iBelong programme ensuring a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for us all to thrive. Finally, our Time to Talk Mental Health programme and our wellbeing initiatives ensure we provide support across many areas as you work in our organisation.
The Role:
The Facilities function within Gas Networks Ireland is responsible for delivering a highly effective Facilities Management Service for Gas Networks Ireland including managing all aspects of the company’s property portfolio, maintenance needs of the business, managing the security of all facilities and the management of the company’s fleet.
Reporting to the Facilities Manager, the Capital Projects Manager will be responsible for developing and overseeing both major and minor building projects within budget and on time. The role will also be responsible for managing the GNI property portfolio on a national basis. The purpose of this role is to deliver a highly effective Capital Projects Management Service to GNI from conception through to completion. The role shall also be responsible for the provision of support and advice on the procurement of Services, ensuring the department adheres to policies and procedures and purchasing processes.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Capital Projects
* Manage the annual GNI Facility Capital Budgets.
* Preparation of papers and presentation at investment and contract approval committees (EAC, CAC etc.) as required for approval of capital spend and contract authorisation.
* Develop 5 year capital budgets and submission of papers for the various Price Controls. Respond to the CRU with supporting information/clarifications as required.
* Manage dedicated Capital Projects and Property Team (comprising both internal and outsourced resources) to deliver a quality service.
* Responsibility for the Management of project delivery including budget, scope, programme, quality, safety and statutory approvals through all phases from initial concept through to handover.
* Develop and maintain strategic relationships with Senior Business Stakeholder/Managers to ensure successful capital projects delivery.
* Communication and presentation at key project stages (steering group meetings) to senior business leaders/managers and external agencies to communicate the project status, progress, issues and seek direction/approval at each project phase/gate.
* Manage internal and external resources to deliver the capital projects portfolio including Engineering Consultant, Main Contractors and specialist vendors.
* Create and maintain a team that are focused on delivering results by providing effective coaching and by driving and maintaining employee engagement.
* Manage the procurement of capital works, engineering consultancy, furniture, security and specialist ICT systems. Completion of Tender Document (Mini tenders from Frameworks or where applicable full OJEU tender process), management of all queries etc. and completion of tender assessments.
* Manage and authorise all commercial aspects of contracts including, issuing PO’s, approving invoices, processing/approving interim payments and agreement and close out of the final account.
* Ensure all company governance and compliance policies and protocols are adhered to.
* Monitor and ensure compliance with statutory and legislative requirements in respect of Health and safety, the environment, building and workplace regulations.
* Monitor and track the project performance across the Capital Projects Portfolio, determine significant irregularities, trends / variances and suggest corrective action.
* Support the implementation of Future of Work / Hybrid Working model as workplaces are reconfigured.
* Identify opportunities from Lessons Learned: monitor corrective action/improvement plans and cross project learning; formulate recommendations to inform management decisions.
* Other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
* The role requires flexibility to extend working hours and the possibility of being a member of the on call rota.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
* Relevant third level Engineering qualification or equivalent, preferably Chartered Engineer.
* Certified Practitioner in one of the recognised PM methodologies, either, Prince2, PMI or PMP.
* Minimum of seven years’ experience delivering multi-disciplinary projects from conception through to completion.
* Strong knowledge of best practice design and construction methodologies along with a knowledge of relevant statutory processes such as Planning, Fire Safety and BCAR.
* Proven ability to create and develop good working relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals, coupled with the ability to gain commitment from others.
* Ability to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organising and prioritising with attention to detail.
* Experience with identifying improvement opportunities, generating ideas and implementing solutions.
* Proven track record in the delivery of multi-disciplinary projects.
* Lead both direct and third party resources (degree qualified) to optimise quality service delivery.
* Have excellent analytical skills and be able to identify and analyse problems and potential improvements, and propose and implement solutions.
* Ability to set own high standards of performance and delivering desired results.
* Full clean Driver’s License.
Applications, including current Curriculum Vitae, should be emailed to the following address stating the job title and reference number in the subject line of your email: recruit@gasnetworks.ie
The closing date for receipt of applications for this vacancy is the 19th of March 2025.
Please note that applications submitted after this closing date will not be accepted.
Gas Networks Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive place of work and have a robust strategy and framework called ibelong to enable this. We are an equal opportunity employer and through our recruitment process we welcome and encourage applications from interested and suitably qualified individuals regardless of gender, age, racial or ethnic origin, membership of the traveller community, religion or beliefs, family or civil status, sexual orientation/gender identity or disability.
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