Fingleton White provide multidiscipline engineering services for the energy industry. We provide a full range of design, construction and commissioning services and are active across many sectors including Renewables, Gas Networks, Water, Energy & Utilities, and Asset Management. The company is responsible for planning and development of some of the most significant projects in the energy sector in Ireland. We have 8 offices across Ireland, Northern Ireland and England with over 200 staff.
Who We Are….
We have a proven track record of delivering lasting solutions which we design based on a first principles approach. Our priority is to get the engineering fundamentals right.
Fingleton White is a company that has been built on sustainability. Our very first project was a hydroelectric power station. Over our 40-year history, we have developed our own projects which have delivered CO2 emissions savings of well over 2 million tonnes. We are focussed on reducing our carbon footprint and having a positive impact on our environment and communities through our biodiversity initiatives, our energy efficiency programmes and implementing sustainable development targets.
Our Projects….
Achieving zero carbon will require a diverse range of solutions and approaches. Our clients require individualised pathways to ensure they can achieve CO reductions in a cost-effective manner that reflects their specific business needs and goals. Fingleton White is a key solution provider in this complex journey. We are delivering renewables projects, carbon reduction projects, energy efficiency upgrades and improvements for our clients.
We understand that natural gas, biomethane and hydrogen all have a key role in transitioning to low carbon and achieving zero carbon. Greening of gas networks will be fundamental for supporting intermittent renewable energy sources such as Wind and Solar. Our Gas Networks design team are delivering projects in areas such as Biogas from Anaerobic Digestion, Carbon Capture, Hydrogen and Biomethane for grid injection and transport. Expertise in these areas will be key for the future as they provide unique and complex challenges that requires highly technical and specialised engineering solutions.
Our People….
Our people are our only asset and are our USP. Our people are key to everything we do.
Business and client requirements are constantly changing, it is essential that we provide the tools to allow our team to develop their skills and expertise to match these demands. We challenge our engineers to develop and progress within the organisation. Our Development and Progression Framework details how people can develop within their roles and progress their career within the organisation.
Fingleton White is an Engineers Ireland's CPD Accredited Employer and we have systems in place to provide employees with targeted training and experience relevant to their grade. We will provide you with all the training you need, exposure to projects, responsibility and real engineering experience to maximise your talents.
The Role….
Project Coordinator – REF: 2624
The Project Coordinator will work with Fingleton White’s project delivery teams across the Infrastructure and Energy & Utilities sectors of our business.
The Project Coordinator supports Project Managers and Engineering Leads by coordinating administrative, planning, and communication activities to ensure projects run efficiently and in line with Project Management standards and process.
Some of the responsibilities for the role are as follows:
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Assist Project Managers in the delivery of projects in Ireland and UK from conceptual phase through to project completion in the Gas network sector in areas such as:
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Design of upgrade works across gas distribution networks
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New build AGI and PRI and Capacity Upgrades
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Renewable Gas (Biogas, Biomethane and Hydrogen)
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Tx Pipelines and pipeline Diversions
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Assist in project administration tasks including:
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Project Planning and scheduling using MS Project
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Assists in the development and management of project schedules and project controls tools.
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Organise and coordinate project meetings and workshops. Prepare agendas, documentation and minutes. Track actions and follow up with stakeholders. Develop schedules to include design work, required resources, timelines, and the costs involved.
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Provide performance updates / reports views identification of variances and corrective action.
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Developing Design, Pre-Construction, Construction and Commissioning Program’s as part of the project team.
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Monitoring original versus actual budgets for scope growth/changes
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Work collaboratively with engineering leads to ensure timely submission of invoices, programmes and progress reports to client.
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Support Project Manager with project financial tracking and reporting. Maintain cost trackers and assist with invoice preparation. Assist in co-ordinating resources across the project portfolio
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Maintain project data in systems and ensure accuracy and quality of project data
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Manage, track and report KPIs for clients and internal stakeholders
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Support contract administration activities (e.g. document control, tracking submissions, maintaining registers) in particular New Engineering Contract (NEC) 4 Professional Service Contracts (PSC) to ensure the successful commercial completion of assigned projects.
The location for this role will be in our Antrim office.
The Candidate….
The ideal candidate will have:
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A relevant qualification in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering or commensurate industry experience with an alternative qualification.
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2 years’ experience in similar role would be beneficial but not essential
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Excellent IT skills and relevant knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Planning software including MS Project and use of cost loaded programs and reporting functions
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Experience working on projects from a project controls perspective
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Fluent written and spoken English is essential.
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Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team.
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Experience in assigning tasks and tracking programs.
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Experience in managing NEC 4 PSCs.
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Member of Association for Project Management (APM) or working towards membership or equivalent, i.e. Project Management Institute (PMI).
What we offer….
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An attractive remuneration package.
- Paid overtime
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Bonus scheme
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Career progression in line with published plan and educational support
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Year on year salary reviews
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Paid Paternity & Maternity Leave
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Continuous Professional Development & Pathway to Chartership.
- Life Assurance
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Hybrid Working (remote and office) & Flexible Working Policy
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Group pension scheme with employer contribution
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Professional Certifications, pathways to become a Chartered Project Professional
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Staff wellness programmes
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Participation in ESG activities such as sustainability initiatives, biodiversity committee, STEPS to Engineering, Women in Engineering initiative
- Staff social outings
How to apply….
Please provide us with a CV which includes all relevant information including education details. A cover letter should also be included as part of your application detailing why the role and location are of interest to you.
