Vacancy Number:
28618
Category:
Engineering - Civil / Structural
Job Type:
Full-time
The Senior Civil, Structural Engineer role involves leading the delivery of civil engineering inputs from feasibility through construction stage for variety of ESB’s infrastructure projects. This means leading the technical engineering services in the delivery of project works packages and advising on appropriate engineering solutions for various aspects of projects.
The role also involves assisting with the mentoring and professional development of junior staff. The role may involve full-time assignment to project sites or project teams depending on business requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Promote and take ownership by demonstrating visible commitment to safety and quality.
Provide civil, structural engineering technical services and design capability from concept to detailed design, in the delivery of engineering works.
Manage and co-ordinate all relevant civil/structural engineering and associated disciplines’ activities required to successfully deliver projects to approved scope, budget and programme including the management of civil works contracts.
Manage engineering works package(s) relating to the delivery of electricity infrastructure projects as required including scoping, procuring, technical assessment
Build and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Mentoring and training of junior staff.
Experience and Qualifications
Essential
Minimum 5 years relevant design or construction site experience
Strong technical capability, in civil and structural engineering design or relevant site experience and competence to deliver civil/structural engineering packages.
A strong commercial and project management capability.
Demonstrated experience in successfully leading significant civil engineering projects or aspects of significant projects.
Experience in the use of Eurocodes and British Standards
Full driving licence and access to a car.
Desirable
The demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
Proficiency in the use of Finite Element Analysis packages (ideally Strand7, Robot Structural Analysis or Tekla Structural Designer)
Experience in performing PSDP role on projects.
A strong ability to identify project work requirements and to initiate necessary work with limited oversight.
Location
This position will be based in EMP Dublin or Cork office but travel to project locations is a key requirement of the role.
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
Hydro Projects Senior Team Leader in Hydro & Climate Resilience, Generation Engineering Civil & Environmental.
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
€59,000 - €70,000 per annum
Closing Date
26th June 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 / 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.
