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Cork
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Market related
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Permanent
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206371
Posted
over 2 years ago

My client is looking for a Project Developer to manage to successful conclusion all projects to which assigned, from initial concept to the point of handing over of the 'shovel-ready' project to the Project Delivery team, with support beyond that through to Commercial Operation. A key aspect of this role will include the project management of the due diligence and completion processes for acquisition projects.

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