Frameworks Specialist, Smart Energy Services

Vacancy Number:

28837

Category:

Commercial

Job Type:

Full-time

Position Description

Smart Energy Services (SES) partners with large industrial and commercial businesses, helping them decarbonise their operations, thereby reducing their emissions, lowering energy consumption, and reducing costs. The services delivered by SES to industrial and commercial customers include renewable onsite generation, energy monitoring and management, low energy lighting, electric vehicle charging solutions and the design and delivery of electric heating solutions at industrial scale.

We are seeking a suitably qualified Frameworks Specialist, to support commercial & contractual aspects of energy efficiency projects and energy centres from tender and/or development to completion and handover.

The successful candidate will be responsible for safeguarding the financial and commercial interests of SES by assisting the Frameworks Manager in managing and controlling commercial, procurement and legal risk, income and expenditure. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with our Sales, Commercial, Engineering, Delivery and Asset Management Teams both on behalf of ESB and with external customers.

The successful candidate will also contribute to the delivery of projects in a timely, efficient, sustainable, and safe manner whilst achieving these commercial targets.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Frameworks Manager in ensuring all Framework Agreements for the suite of products currently in place in SES are in line with business objectives and that all relevant approvals are in place and are kept up to date.

Work with the Frameworks Manager and commercial team to develop innovative procurement solutions that maximise flexibility for the business within the regulatory constraints in each jurisdiction.

Develop new Framework Agreements or other procurement strategies for emerging technologies, with the support of ESB Procurement, and identify optimum procurement strategies as appropriate to meet the needs of the Business.

Ensure tenders managed by SES are conducted in compliance with ESB Procurement Policies and Procedures.

Assist with ensuring close collaboration between SES and Procurement to integrate CSRD and Green Procurement requirements and relevant environmental strategies into the frameworks.

Undertake industry / market analysis and risk management activities with respect to each technology in the SES Strategy.

Using procurement and market knowledge, provide leadership and direction for the SES suite of technologies.

Produce feedback / lessons learnt to the SES business for future frameworks.

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

Minimum 5 years relevant work experience in a procurement, commercial, technical, financial, or other relevant role.

High level knowledge of relevant procurement procedures and processes.

Ability to prioritise and work on multiple projects to meet challenging deadlines.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Advanced knowledge and experience of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Desirable

Experience working in the Energy Service Sector.

Knowledge of EU and Government policies and legislation in relation to procurement.

A high level of commitment, commercial acumen, business understanding and excellent interpersonal skills.

Location

This position will be based in Swift Square, Santry, Dublin

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

Commercial Manager, Smart Energy Services

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 - €70,500 per annum (depending on experience)

Closing Date

6th August 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, 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.