Head of Project Controls – Ireland & UK

• Full-time
• Business Units: TN – Project Delivery New Renewables

About the Position

The Head of Project Controls – Ireland & UK is responsible for defining and leading the Project Controls strategy across the regional portfolio, ensuring the organization has the people, capabilities, systems, processes, governance, and culture required to successfully deliver Statkraft's renewable energy projects.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the Project Controls strategy for Ireland & UK.
• Establish the regional Project Controls operating model, including organization, governance, competencies, processes, tools, and ways of working while ensuring alignment with the central project controls function.
• Build, lead, develop, and retain a high-performing Project Controls community across the region.
• Drive the adoption of data-driven project controls practices, utilizing historical project data and lessons learned to continuously improve estimating accuracy, forecasting reliability, and risk assessment quality across the portfolio.
• Lead portfolio-level reviews, performance assessments, and recovery initiatives, ensuring risks and opportunities are proactively identified and managed.
• Act as the single point of accountability for Project Controls performance and maturity within the regional portfolio.
• Drive alignment between regional TNN project delivery priorities, Asset Ownership expectations, TN standards, and central requirements (TSW).
• Promote a culture of transparency, accountability, proactive risk management, and data-driven decision-making.
• Lead transformation and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen portfolio performance and delivery predictability.

Stakeholder Management

• A critical success factor for this role is the ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders across multiple organizational levels and functions.
• The Head of Project Controls will serve as the primary interface between regional Project Delivery, Project Development, Finance & Business Support ensuring alignment on priorities, governance, reporting, and performance expectations.

Requirements

• Core Skills:
  • Degree qualified in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business Management or a related discipline.
  • Deep experience in Project Management, Project Development, Project Controls or Major Project Delivery within infrastructure, energy or renewable energy sectors.
  • Experience working within matrix organizations and influencing senior stakeholders across multiple functions and geographical locations.
  • Experience supporting executive decision-making through portfolio insights, performance reporting, and strategic recommendations.
• Secondary Skills:
  • Knowledge of renewable energy project development and delivery, including wind, solar, BESS, and associated infrastructure, is highly desirable.

We Offer

• An opportunity to work with renewable energy and contribute to a low emission society.
• Professional and personal development in an exciting global company.
• A working environment characterized by competence, responsibility, innovation, and a strong commercial culture.
• A diverse workplace with regards to gender, age, and cultural background.
• Competitive terms of employment and benefit schemes.
• Career and learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation.
• The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists, and graduates from different countries and backgrounds.
• Hybrid working.

About the Company

The Head of Project Controls will be based in Cork (Ireland) to enable close collaboration with the VP Project Delivery Ireland & UK, Asset Owner, and key regional stakeholders. Proximity to the regional leadership team is considered essential to ensure effective portfolio governance, stakeholder engagement, decision-making, and strategic alignment across the project lifecycle.

Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorization.

Statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality, or disability.

Job Location

• City: Cork
• Country: Ireland
• Remote: No

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