Net Zero Project Engineer

Job Description

We are Centrica! We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising a cleaner, greener future. Working here is #MoreThanACareer - we’re powered by purpose. Together we can make an impact that will truly change tomorrow. Whether you’re developing cutting-edge green tech, helping customers on the front line or simplifying operations behind the scenes.

Your work here isn’t just a job – it’s a mission. We all play a vital role in energising a greener, fairer future.

Net Zero Project Engineer

Reference: R0061169

Assets – Cork/Dublin

Permanent

Reporting to: Net Zero Lead

Bord Gáis Energy is one of Ireland’s leading energy and service companies. We supply gas, electricity, and energy services to over 700,000 homes and businesses across the country, offering excellent customer service as well as the best value possible. Bord Gáis Energy is uniquely positioned to drive positive change and we have an opportunity, as well as a responsibility, to reshape our future. We’re powered by our purpose, and we all play a vital role in energising a greener, fairer future. While there are challenges ahead, we are dedicated to supporting our consumers and colleagues, to rethinking power generation, and to supporting an affordable and fair transition for all.

Role Purpose:

Reporting to the Net Zero Lead, as the Net Zero Engineer, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of upstream Net Zero investment opportunities on behalf of Bord Gáis Energy. This will require the successful candidate to take ownership of the scoping, development, planning and delivery of all upstream Net Zero capital projects.

About the Role

• Support the identification, appraisal, and development of new Net Zero development projects, including but not limited to Green Hydrogen, Green Ammonia, Energy Storage, New Zero Power Generation, Carbon Capture & Storage, Biomethane and Biofuels.
• Lead project development in collaboration with design, permitting, procurement and construction technical leads / subject matter experts.
• Take initial development engineering concepts through evaluation and design phases, providing detailed technical scope of works and plans to support project delivery phase.
• Undertake detailed assessments of all development projects in terms of design and quality planning for civil, mechanical, electrical and IT engineering aspects, ensuring projects are designed and ready for construction to industry codes and standards, while complying with all relevant and applicable permitting and consenting requirements.
• Support the management of project development budgets, managing resources, including the sourcing and management of subcontract elements.
• Responsible for management of project development costs, risk, communications, procurement, and stakeholders.
• Support all upstream business development and net zero targets through the project management of activities associated with grid analysis, land acquisition, planning application oversight and technical feasibility.
• Analysing and addressing project development risks, and regularly sharing lessons learned.
• Provides performance feedback regarding allocated resources working on projects.
• Preparation and presentation of project delivery plans to present to Executives, Management team, Board and Shareholders
• Work closely with a number of disciplines to deliver optimal solutions across external and internal resources including, Finance, Trading, Legal and Technical
• Informing and driving consistent commercial thinking across the projects and relevant business areas; working closely with supporting functions
• Maintain good working knowledge of key commercial and regulatory value drivers for delivering upstream assets in the Irish Market.

About You

• 3rd Level Qualification in relevant discipline with minimum 7 years post qualification experience and relevant industry knowledge – i.e. project development, project management, project delivery.
• Project Management experience across conventional, renewable and energy enabling infrastructure assets.
• Understanding of regulatory and operational market landscape with an ability to grasp the key commercial drivers in relation to delivering new assets, including what are the key drivers for value enhancement.
• Excellent analytical skills and detail oriented particularly with regards to development risk, uncertainty, numerical analysis, legal documentation and written reports.
• Experience of working from own initiative, taking ownership of work and motivating colleagues to achieve objectives or projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to disseminate complex information in a simple and transparent manner.
• Able to manage involvement in a number of simultaneous initiatives, deliver work to agreed deadlines, and work well with a variety of individuals.
• Have an enthusiastic and tenacious approach with a strong commitment to learning.

Have an enthusiastic and tenacious approach with a strong commitment to learning

In return, you’ll receive a competitive salary, generous annual leave allowance, and a host of other benefits, including volunteering days with our charity partner, Focus Ireland. You’ll also enjoy our friendly and collaborative culture, flexible ways of working, and you’ll be making a key contribution to Bord Gáis Energy’s commitment to environmental sustainability.

Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing society and the energy sector has a key role to play in helping the world transition to net zero. As one of Ireland’s leading energy and services companies, we’re on a journey of transformation; to accelerate our positive impact and bring our customers on this journey with us. As we look to the future we're transforming our energy supply, services and solutions in order to become a leading net zero business in Ireland by 2045 and to help our customers reach net zero by 2050. Our ambition is to use our services, footprint and propositions to better both people and planet

Bord Gáis Energy are committed to placing equality, diversity, care and respect at the heart of our policies and everyday practices. We encourage everyone to take part in our active employee networks, including the Women's network, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, & Cultural Heritage) network, Neurodiversity network, and BRÓD, our LGBTQ+ network. We're proud of the work our networks and allies do to help us promote a culture of inclusion, empowering our colleagues to be themselves and do their best work. Our vision is to employ a diverse mix of people who reflect the societies we work in and the customers we serve, so we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives.

Our Flexible First working model empowers our people to find a better balance between home and office working. You can enjoy the convenience of working from home combined with time spent onsite in a way that works for our customers, our business and you. Our office is used as a place to connect and collaborate with colleagues, rather than your default place of work each day.

Here in Bord Gáis Energy we’re helping to create a more sustainable and inclusive future that supports our communities, our planet – and each other. The prevention of family homelessness in Ireland is an area where we believe we can make a real difference and through our partnership with Focus Ireland, we have been working on making this a reality since 2015. We encourage all colleagues to get involved in the partnership, with everyone receiving 2 days' volunteering leave to participate in initiatives or events supporting Focus Ireland.

Our Values

care | delivery | collaboration | agility | courage

The closing date for applications are 3rd of July 2024

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This role is being handled by the Centrica recruitment team and NO agency contact is required.