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Contestable Connections Support Manager

 
 
Vacancy Number:  25662
Engineering - Project Management
Job Type:  Full-time
 

ESB is a purpose led company striving to create a brighter future for the customers and communities we serve, leading the transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy.  Today, we operate one of the most progressive electricity systems in the world, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission, distribution and supply in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, and an international energy consulting business.

With almost 8,000 employees we invested €1bn in infrastructure last year, contributed over €2bn to the economies we operate in and distributed over €2m across a range of community initiatives. This requires us to bring the best of our capabilities together to deliver innovative and value-driven solutions that enable our customers to live low-carbon lives. ESB strives to foster an effective and inclusive culture where people engage, challenge and feel connected to our purpose, colleagues, customers and community.

Position Description 

 

Join our dedicated team where we support third party customers who are responsible for designing and building the electrical network required to connect their developments (renewables & load demand) to the Transmission or Distribution Network systems.

 

The team specialises in:

  • Providing safety, technical and quality assurance to ESB Networks Assets on all assets delivered by the Customer and ensuring the assets are delivered in accordance with relevant specifications and standards.
  • Supporting the Customer, ESB Networks and the Transmission System Operator at all stages of HV & MV projects that are delivered by the Customer, from project initiation to post-energisation.
  • Coordinating the design review and construction quality audits on all assets designed and constructed by the Customer i.e. substations, civils, cables, overhead lines, earthing & lightning & telecoms.

 

We are looking for a Contestable Connections Support Manager to join us on our journey to a Brighter Future.

 

 

Key Responsibilities

 

The key responsibilities include:

 

  • Manage the performance and approval of all of team deliverables to ensure safety and a consistent high level of quality to meet ESB’s requirements and delivery dates.
  • Oversee and lead the team's performance on the contestable connection support process for Customer delivered projects.  Such contestable connection support process to encompass scoping, cost estimation, design, construction, scheduling, training, development, mentoring, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Provide updates on project milestones and team achievements to management.
  • Oversee and assess the team's project portfolio commercial performance, cost management and input at project development phase.
  • Develop and implement plans to improve and standardise processes, specifications, and standards, incorporating feedback from project reviews and lessons learned

 

 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

 

Working as part of this dynamic team, you will always have new challenges and new problems to solve – working together is key.  You will have the autonomy to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems with the support of your colleagues.

 

Essential

  • Minimum 7 years' relevant experience.
  • Experience in delivering Medium/High Voltage connections with an understanding of all deliverables including scoping, planning, design, costing, construction, and commissioning.
  • Proven ability to lead a team to a high level of performance and contributing to the training and development of professionals.
  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple stakeholders and inputs.
  • A flexible approach to work especially where necessary to deliver excellent customer care.
  • Full Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.

 

Desirable

  • Experience in design and construction of Medium/High Voltage connections (substations, civils, cables and/or overhead lines), including experience as a team leader, managing work programmes or project delivery
  • Chartered engineering status or working towards

 

 

Qualifications

 

Essential

 

  • Either 3rd Level qualification or equivalent work experience is essential

Desirable

  • PSDP Competency
  • Site Working Competency

 

 

Location

 

Your base will be at one of EMP's offices situated at One Dublin Airport Central or East gate Cork.

 

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 one anchor day 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

 

Reporting to the Networks Projects Manager, ESB Engineering & Major Projects

 

 

Why ESB?

 

  • Opportunity to lead and operate on frontline of Ireland’s transition to net zero future​
  • Embracing & facilitating a Smart Working Future​ / Hybrid Working
  • Career development through mentoring, and training 
  • Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
  • Active Social & Sports Clubs
  • Networking opportunities
  • Credit Union
  • Generous Pension Contributions
  • Access to Staff Well Being programmes
  • Generous parents leave entitlements
  • Great team environment working to our Core Values – Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted
  • ESB has a comprehensive Diversity and Inclusion Programme

 

 

Salary

 

€66,800 -  €78,600 per annum.

 

 

Closing Date

 

16th September 2024

 

Note: Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie

 

If you have any queries in relation to this job, please contact recruitment@esb.ie

 

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.

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