Vacancy Number:
28652
Category:
Engineering - Other
Job Type:
Full-time
Position Description
The role of the Networks Programme area is to manage the delivery of work programmes within Regulatory funding. Ensuring that work programmes are prioritised to reflect business strategy, policies, plans, and procedures for the safe and cost-effective delivery of business goals. This requires communication with stakeholders to ensure that all stakeholders are aware of their regulatory obligations, while ensuring that the regulatory tracking process is maintained and conforms to requirements.
The Owner Engineer is the Project Manager for the Project Development Phase and is responsible for delivering capital approval for large scale, high value projects and continual oversight of same during project lifetime. The Owner Engineer in the Transmission Development Team will manage Transmission projects and will report to the Transmission Projects Development Manager within the Transmission 2030 team in ESB Networks.
The Transmission 2030 Team supports the delivery of the Transmission Development Plan to meet the targets in the Government’s Climate Action Plan (CAP23), in line with ESB Networks for Net Zero Strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Project manage transmission capital projects through the project development phase
Development and issue of Capital Approvals and Project Agreements for Transmission capital projects
Responsible for the overall development of scope of works, engineering designs, schedules, risk logs and costs for individual projects.
Manage and coordinate stakeholders with wide range of teams across the ESB business including Network Assets, Networks Project & Customer Delivery, Operations, Engineering and Major Projects and EirGrid to ensure delivery of programmes.
Presenting to the monthly Governance Boards, as required
Monitor the achievement of targets, budgets & controls and report on these as required.
Contribute to development of annual work plans and budgets
Support Delivery Organisation in terms of Project Change Requests and AEA’s throughout project lifetime
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
3 to 5 years relevant experience is essential
Strong Stakeholder Management skills and commercial acumen
High level of commitment and excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to act independently and take initiative.
Full clean driving licence
Desirable
Knowledge of the Regulatory Framework
Broad understanding of the Transmission Network
Qualifications
Essential
Level 8 Engineering Degree or equivelant is essential.
Desirable
Chartered Engineer status
Project Management qualification
Location
This position is based in either ESB Networks, Sarsfield Road, Wilton, Cork or ESB Networks Leopardstown, Co,Dublin. Occasional travel will be required.
Smart Working at ESB is designed to make ‘in-person’ time together as purposeful as possible while also enabling the effective use of digital tools and hybrid arrangements to preserve our commitment to flexibility. The successful candidate may work flexibly within the jurisdiction where they have been employed, with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration at least two days per week. All Smart Working arrangements are subject to regular review based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the business.
Reporting to
ESB Networks Transmission Projects Development Manager
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
€49,000 to €56,000 per annum
Closing Date
31st 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
Notes
Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.
The successful candidate will be required to evidence their right to work in the Republic of Ireland 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.
