The posting
Principal Objective
Reporting to Head of Operations, the Project Manager will be responsible for the successful planning, coordination and delivery of assigned capital, engineering, construction, process improvement and operational projects across Glennon Brothers. The role will manage projects from initial design and specification through procurement, contractor coordination, installation, commissioning, handover and post-project review. The Project Manager will ensure that each project is delivered safely, on time, within budget, to the required technical specification and in line with business, operational, environmental and compliance requirements.
Working closely with site leadership, engineering, production, finance, health and safety, environmental teams, contractors and senior management, the Project Manager will play a key role in supporting continued investment, operational improvement and sustainable growth across the Group. The role will require strong project management capability, practical engineering knowledge, contractor management experience and the ability to lead multiple projects across different sites, functions and stages of the project lifecycle. This reflects the scope of the previous role, which included multiple projects running simultaneously across locations in Ireland and Scotland.
Knowledge & Experience
– Degree-qualified in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, construction management, project management or a related technical discipline. A Level 8 mechanical engineering degree was referenced in the previous profile, with other engineering and science disciplines considered depending on practical experience.
– Proven experience managing engineering, capital investment, construction, manufacturing, sawmilling, timber processing, timber frame, industrial automation or heavy industry projects.
– Experience leading multi-disciplinary project teams, including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, process, production, maintenance, health and safety and contractor teams.
– Demonstrable experience managing projects through the full project lifecycle, including design, specification, budgeting, procurement, contractor selection, installation, commissioning, handover and close-out.
– Strong working knowledge of project planning, cost control, budget forecasting, programme management, risk management and change control.
– Experience managing contractors, suppliers, consultants and external specialists in a live manufacturing, engineering, sawmill, timber frame or construction products environment.
– Knowledge of health, safety, environmental, planning, building, construction and regulatory requirements relevant to industrial and manufacturing projects.
– Experience working with project management tools, CAD packages, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office and relevant project reporting systems. The previous profile identified AutoCAD, MS Project and MS Office as essential.
– Understanding of PSDP and PSCS requirements, construction safety, building services or project management qualifications would be advantageous, as these areas were referenced in the previous profile.
– Experience in mechanical handling, material transport, energy generation, industrial drying, packaging, automation, sawmill equipment, timber processing or high-volume manufacturing environments would be beneficial. The previous profile referenced heavy industry project experience in mechanical handling, material transport, energy generation, industrial drying and packaging.
– Ability to manage multiple projects across different sites while maintaining clear priorities, strong governance and effective stakeholder communication.
– Commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets, assess cost implications, support procurement decisions and challenge project assumptions constructively.
– Strong understanding of continuous improvement, sustainability, operational efficiency and engineering reliability within a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
– Lead capital investment, engineering, construction and operational improvement projects from concept through to commissioning and handover.
– Develop project scopes, technical specifications, budgets, timelines, resource plans and key project deliverables.
– Manage multiple projects simultaneously across Glennon Brothers sites, ensuring priorities, risks and dependencies are effectively controlled.
– Coordinate internal stakeholders, contractors, suppliers and consultants to ensure successful project execution.
– Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to agreed quality and performance standards.
– Support tendering, contractor selection, procurement activities and contract management processes.
– Monitor project costs, forecasts and progress, providing accurate reporting and early escalation of risks or variances.
– Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, planning and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
– Promote standardisation of engineering and operational solutions across sites where practical and commercially beneficial.
– Manage contractor performance, ensuring adherence to site rules, project specifications and expected delivery standards.
– Lead project commissioning, testing, performance validation and formal handover to operational teams.
– Ensure all project documentation, drawings, certifications, training records and handover packs are completed and maintained.
– Conduct post-project reviews, measuring performance against objectives and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
– Support the implementation of new technologies, automation, sustainability initiatives and process improvements that enhance operational performance.
– Demonstrate the Glennon Brothers values by fostering collaboration, building trust, delivering commitments, driving improvement and supporting sustainable business growth.
Essential Competencies
– Project Management – Ability to plan, organise, deliver and close out complex engineering, construction or manufacturing projects while managing scope, cost, time, quality, risk and stakeholder expectations.
– Technical and Engineering Judgement – Ability to understand engineering specifications, assess technical options, challenge assumptions and support practical, safe and reliable solutions in an industrial manufacturing environment.
– Safety Leadership – Demonstrates a proactive commitment to health, safety and environmental standards, ensuring project work is planned and delivered safely and responsibly.
– Contractor and Supplier Management – Ability to manage contractors, suppliers and external specialists effectively, ensuring clear expectations, strong coordination, safe working practices and high-quality delivery.
– Commercial and Budget Management – Ability to develop, monitor and manage budgets, forecasts, costs, purchase requirements and financial risks throughout the project lifecycle.
– Communication and Stakeholder Engagement – Communicates clearly and professionally with site teams, senior leaders, contractors and cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring decisions, risks and progress are understood.
– Planning and Prioritisation – Manages multiple projects, deadlines and competing priorities in a structured and disciplined way, ensuring focus is maintained on critical deliverables.
– Problem Solving and Decision Making – Identifies issues early, analyses options and implements practical solutions that balance safety, quality, cost, time and operational impact.
– Continuous Improvement – Looks for ways to improve project delivery, engineering reliability, process efficiency, standardisation and long-term operational performance.
– Collaboration and Teamwork – Works effectively across sites, teams and functions, building positive relationships and supporting the Glennon Brothers value of We Stand Together.
Key Performance Measures
– Safety & Compliance Performance – Zero serious incidents, contractor safety performance, SHEQ audit outcomes and compliance with all statutory, environmental and project governance requirements.
– Project Delivery Performance – Delivery of projects against agreed milestones, commissioning dates, handover targets and project specifications.
– Financial Performance – Delivery of approved project budgets, capital expenditure control, cost forecasting accuracy and achievement of approved business case returns.
– Quality & Technical Performance – Achievement of project performance guarantees, engineering standards, operational readiness requirements and successful project handovers.
– Stakeholder & Customer Performance – Satisfaction of internal stakeholders through effective communication, project coordination, issue resolution and delivery of agreed outcomes.
– Continuous Improvement & Sustainability – Successful implementation of operational improvements, standardisation initiatives, automation projects, energy efficiency improvements and sustainability objectives.
– Leadership & Collaboration – Effective management of project teams, contractors and suppliers, demonstration of Glennon Brothers values, and contribution to a high-performance, collaborative culture.
Key Relationships
– Project team – Project direction, technical alignment, governance, escalation and performance reporting.
– Site Managers and Plant Managers – Project planning, operational coordination, site priorities and handover readiness.
– Engineering and Maintenance Teams – Technical input, installation support, commissioning, maintainability and long-term reliability.
– Production and Operations Teams – Operational requirements, production continuity, training, handover and performance feedback.
– Health, Safety and Environmental Teams – Safety planning, contractor controls, compliance, permits, environmental requirements and risk management.
– Finance Team – Budget tracking, forecasts, purchase approvals, cost reporting and financial governance.
– Procurement and Commercial Teams – Tendering, supplier engagement, contract support and commercial evaluation.
– Contractors, Suppliers and Consultants – Project delivery, technical support, installation, commissioning, documentation and issue resolution.
– Senior Leadership Team – Strategic alignment, investment updates, project performance and key decision support.
– Cross-Site Teams in Ireland and Scotland – Standardisation, shared learning, project scheduling and implementation support.
Sponsorship may be avaialalbe to the right candidate
