Area Manager - Dublin Central

Position Description 

The Area Manager is responsible for the successful design, construction, maintenance and operation of the function. This involves managing the performance of staff, contractors, networks and equipment. Ensuring the safety of the staff and the public is also a key objective. The job requires the maintenance of good relationships with key stakeholders. The Area Manager must take a broad business view which addresses cross functional issues and optimises day to day management of the team’s performance. A key objective is to ensure that the function consistently achieves KPIs and standards in a challenging commercial environment. The Area Manager will manage change management initiatives that affect the business. 

Key Responsibilities  

• Manage Customer driven work and maintain customer services levels 
• Deliver work programmes 
• Develop and maintain close working relationship with Project Delivery, Infrastructure Engagement Manager, Contracting, AM, E&MP and Sustainability & Systems. 
• Develop a Safety and Quality culture 
• Motivate, lead and develop a productivity-focused team to efficiently deliver PR6. 
• Manage Opex, Capex and OH costs 
• Manage Stakeholders  

Experience and Qualifications 

Essential

• Either 3rd Level qualification or equivalent work experience is essential. 
• Minimum 10 years relevant experience
• Knowledge of the Electrical Safety Rules 
• Knowledge of ESB Networks Operation and Construction Standards 
• Delivery of work programmes 
• Stakeholder Management Experience 
• Managing Performance Through People Experience 
• Ability to motivate, lead and develop team to raise performance levels 
• Manage Opex, Capex and OH costs 
• Full clean driving licence and access to a car

Desirable 

• Knowledge of LV, MV, HV network operations 
• Knowledge of Network Assets and Standards; Sub-stations, Cables, Lines, Protection and Metering 
• Understanding of ESB's Group policies in all dealings with staff, customers, contractors, general public etc. 

Location 

South Lotts Road 

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 

Regional Manager South East

Salary

€86,000 to €101,000 per annum

Closing Date

16th July 2026