Senior Project Manager – Refinery Capital Projects

About the role

The Senior Project Manager will lead the delivery of growth and sustaining capital projects at a refinery in Ireland. Reporting to the onsite leader and supported by a home‑office portfolio team, the role ensures safe, reliable, and on‑time execution of capital programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Lead execution of emerging and in‑flight growth projects, taking over responsibility after a two‑week transition.
• Ensure projects meet safety, reliability, cost, schedule, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Front End Engineering to develop robust business cases and guide projects through stage‑gate approvals.
• Manage engineering, procurement, and construction resources, securing onsite or contract expertise as needed.
• Oversee the Sustaining Capital End‑of‑Life Equipment Program, maintaining a rolling six‑year business plan and coordinating with Operations.
• Provide monthly reporting, vendor oversight, and expert support to other portfolio projects.

Required profile

• Proven senior‑level project management experience in capital delivery.
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders across engineering, supply chain, construction, and operations.
• Strong understanding of stage‑gate governance, business case development, and capital planning.
• Commitment to safety, operational reliability, and performance excellence.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Pension and medical insurance
• 20 days of annual leave