Project Manager

Vacancy Number:

28661

Category:

Engineering - Project Management

Job Type:

Full-time

We are seeking a number of experienced Project Managers to support the development, construction, commissioning and delivery of engineering projects. The successful candidate will have at least 10 years’ relevant project management experience, ideally within the electricity industry.

In support of ESB’s strategic objectives of decarbonising electricity, building resilient infrastructure and empowering clients, you will lead the effective delivery of major electricity infrastructure projects from capital approval through to asset handover.

The Project Manager will help ensure projects are delivered safely, consistently and to the required standards, including oversight of contractor performance, contestable project delivery and successful connection to the national grid, programme milestones, resourcing, quality and commercial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of major projects through a multi-disciplinary team, applying ESB’s Project Management Methodology.

Manage the transition of projects from development stage through to full construction and completion.

Provide regular progress updates, recommendations and key actions to the Network Project Delivery Manager.

Manage the business case throughout project development and construction, ensuring alignment with time, cost, scope and quality objectives.

Coordinate project deliverables and stakeholder inputs across internal teams, external partners and relevant delivery stakeholders.

Maintain effective relationships with delivery partners and manage contractor performance, including through contestable delivery models.

Oversee project quality, including design review and due diligence for Contestable Delivered Projects and asset handover to ensure completed assets meet required standards.

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

Ten or more years’ relevant experience, including at least six years in project management or project delivery, ideally within the electricity industry.

A Level 8 degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.

Strong understanding of electricity infrastructure construction and commissioning.

Demonstrated ability to deliver safely and effectively against time, cost, quality and scope objectives.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a complex project environment.

Effective communication, stakeholder engagement and report writing skills.

Flexible and customer-focused approach to work.

Desirable

Experience delivering large-scale or complex infrastructure projects or programmes.

Experience in HV cable, substation or overhead line construction and commissioning.

Experience managing contractors and/or contract delivery partners.

PSDP/PSCS competency, or equivalent construction design and management competency.

Experience in electricity infrastructure construction management.

Project management qualification and/or relevant business management qualification.

Location

This position will be based in our Sidings office in Dublin 2 or in our Eastgate office in Cork. Travel to site nationwide will be an important part of this role.

ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least two anchor days per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual.

Reporting To

Network Projects Delivery Manager

Roles Available:

Delivery Project Manager (Substation, HV cables & Overhead Line projects)

Delivery Project Manager (Contestable projects focus)

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

Closing Date

03 07 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, recruitment@esb.ie.

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.