Vacancy Number:
28728
Category:
Commercial
Job Type:
Full-time
Position Description
The Area Manager is responsible for the successful design, construction, maintenance and operation of the function. This involves managing the performance of staff, contractors, networks and equipment. Ensuring the safety of the staff and the public is also a key objective. The job requires the maintenance of good relationships with key stakeholders. The Area Manager must take a broad business view which addresses cross functional issues and optimises day to day management of the team’s performance. A key objective is to ensure that the function consistently achieves KPIs and standards in a challenging commercial environment. The Area Manager will manage change management initiatives that affect the business.
Key Responsibilities
Manage Customer driven work and maintain customer services levels
Deliver work programmes
Develop and maintain close working relationship with Project Delivery, Infrastructure Engagement Manager, Contracting, AM, E&MP and Sustainability & Systems.
Develop a Safety and Quality culture
Motivate, lead and develop a productivity-focused team to efficiently deliver PR6.
Manage Opex, Capex and OH costs
Manage Stakeholders
Experience and Qualifications
Essential
Either 3rd Level qualification or equivalent work experience is essential.
Minimum 10 years relevant experience
Knowledge of the Electrical Safety Rules
Knowledge of ESB Networks Operation and Construction Standards
Delivery of work programmes
Stakeholder Management Experience
Managing Performance Through People Experience
Ability to motivate, lead and develop team to raise performance levels
Manage Opex, Capex and OH costs
Full clean driving licence and access to a car
Desirable
Knowledge of LV, MV, HV network operations
Knowledge of Network Assets and Standards; Sub-stations, Cables, Lines, Protection and Metering
Understanding of ESB's Group policies in all dealings with staff, customers, contractors, general public etc.
Location
South Lotts Road, Dublin
Reporting to
Regional Manager South East
Why Work with Us?
Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
Career development through mentoring and training
Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
Sports and Social Clubs
Networking opportunities
Credit Union
Generous Pension
Access to staff well-being programmes
Generous parental leave entitlements
Strong values-based and inclusive culture
Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted
Salary
€86,000 to €101,000 per annum
Closing Date
16th July 2026
Interview
Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will complete a Behavioural Interview based on each of the following Behaviours, which underpin how we work at ESB and are critical to delivering our strategy:
Accountable and Ethical
Collaborative
Growing and Adaptive
Proactive
Respectful and Supportive
More information available on Our People Promise
The successful candidate will be required to evidence their right to work in the Republic of Ireland / UK prior to commencement of employment.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement
ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.
Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence,
[email protected].
About ESB
Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.
