R&D Project Manager Remote
Job description
R&D Project Manager
Europe Remote
Please note: Only candidates based in Europe will be considered
Reference number #2196
The Opportunity
Due to the success of our Research and Development division and recent project wins we are currently looking for a Project Manager to join our expanding team. The successful candidate will manage 2/3 of the European/Nationally funded projects. Typically, the successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation of projects that focus on the creation of community/city level decarbonisation tools.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:
Project Management:
- Manage projects funded through EU H2020 funding programme where IES R&D are the partner
- Work with a team of research consultants and software developers to deliver the objectives of IES R&D on the project, within the budget and timeframe of the project
- Responsible for preparation and submission for IES R&D deliverables (i.e. technical reporting)
- Work with the financial administrator to ensure financial management of the project and that the work remains within budget
- Responsible for dissemination material and outreach, relating to IES R&D outputs
- Contribute to exploitation plan and product market route for the IES R&D outputs
- Work with the project partners and the overall project coordinator to deliver the goals of the overall project
- Attendance at meetings which may involve travel within the EU
- Coordination and management of meetings, which we are hosting
- Additionally, the role will also involve:
- Contribute to the strategic direction of the IES R&D Ltd company
- Liaise with the proposal writing team to provide input and direction to future proposals and projects
- Networking activities in Ireland, EU and global to create new opportunities for IES R&D Ltd.
- Reporting R&D outcomes across all projects to R&D Director on a quarterly basis
The Candidate
Skills and experience include the following:
Essential Skills:
- Educated to degree level in a relevant engineering discipline such as Architectural Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Energy Engineering
- Previous project management experience
- Excellent written and verbal skills with a keen interest for research
- Ability to write technical reports to high quality
- Ability to work with spreadsheets for financial management
- Knowledge of building/energy modelling software such as the IES iCL suite of tools
- Excellent knowledge of the market relating to the decarbonisation of the built environment and/or previous experience working within this market
- Confident, assertive communicator with the ability to gain co-operation from client, internal staff and external partner.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience using building/energy modelling software such as IES VE
- Previous experience in a similar project management role would be advantageous
The Rewards
In return we offer the chance to work for a dynamic company in an exciting and supportive working environment; we will reward you with a competitive salary; private health care; a contributory pension scheme; life insurance, enhanced maternity and paternity, flexible start times and hybrid working options.
To Apply
To apply for the role please send a covering letter stating the skills you have from the requirements listed above and an up-to-date CV/resume. Please ensure you include the job title and reference number in your application.
Early application is encouraged and IES reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
The Company
At IES we have been working in Climate Tech for the last 29 years and we consider the fight against Climate Change a moral imperative that drives all our decisions. We value People, Purpose and Innovation. We offer a flexible and supportive working environment and the opportunity to work with a team of friendly, interesting and diverse people from across the globe, who are passionate about what we do.
Our mission is to contribute to conserving the earth’s natural resources for future generations by reducing the carbon emissions of the built environment. IES is at the forefront of cutting-edge technology in the Climate Tech sector. Our Virtual Environment (VE) software is already the only tool that allows designers and engineers to simulate the full performance of a buildings. We are now expanding our portfolio with new solutions to tackle the built environment at any scale.
IES’ technology is supported by integrated consulting services and today its capabilities are expanding from use on individual buildings, to helping create sustainable communities, cities and countries.
We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex and sexual orientation. Individuals are treated on the basis of their relevant skills and experience.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Work from home
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Where are you located?
Work Location: Remote
Reference ID: 2196
