Contracting & Operations Team Lead, Sustainable Rivers

Vacancy Number:

28722

Category:

Craft/Technical - Other

Job Type:

Full-time

Position Description

At the ESB, we own and operate several hydroelectric power plants on the Shannon, Lee, Liffey, Erne, and Clady rivers. As a responsible company, we are committed to sustainable practices and minimizing the environmental impact of our operations. ESB Sustainable River Strategy (SRS) aims to improve fish passage infrastructure, enhance river connectivity, increase fish abundance in our hydro rivers, and adopt a Nature Positive Approach (NPA) on owned riversides and lakesides.

The successful candidate will assume a first line management role within the Operations team in Sustainable Rivers organisation within Generation & Trading. The team lead is responsible for the safe, efficient, reliable operation of all fisheries conservation efforts as defined in the Sustainable Rivers Strategy and for other duties as may be assigned by the Sustainable Rivers Operations Manager.

They will be a team player and self-starter with the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and manage, develop and motivate team members. They will also have a demonstrable ability to communicate and relate effectively with staff at all levels in the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

T he key responsibilities of this role will include but not be limited to the following:

Ensuring the safe and efficient operation and delivery of elver and eel programmes across ESB’s catchments.

Ensuring the safety of all personnel under their control.

Leading and directing the team in their day-to-day activities, assessing training needs, developing staff and managing individual performance plans.

Managing contractors in each of our catchments, to deliver operations within ESB’s Sustainable Rivers Strategy.

As Work Controller, they will manage, administer and ensure compliance with the Safety Rules.

Compliance with safety and environmental obligations across all our sites.

Assisting in the development and implementation of procedures and systems for all Sustainable Rivers and habitat work, including agreeing protocols between various stakeholders e.g. ESB Biologist, ESB Hydro stations, IFI, Contractors, ESB Ecology, etc.

Engagement and coordination of various external stakeholders.

Manage sustainable rivers upgrade projects as required on GT sites.

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

Minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience.

Contracts Management degree or equivalent work experience.

Relevant qualification or experience on ESG

Relevant experience in operations, maintenance, technology, systems and procedures

Experience of managing teams.

Good IT skills

Location

The successful person will initially be based in Belmont (or similar suitable Sustainable River Locations). The successful person will be expected to travel across all locations.

Reporting To

Operations Manager, Sustainable Rivers

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

€49,980 - €58,622 per annum

Closing Date

22nd 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 commenc

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.