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OSW Transport & Installation Specialist Lead

 
Vacancy Number:  27479
Category:  Engineering - Other
Job Type:  Full-time
 
 

We are looking for a professional with a minimum of seven years’ experience, with at least three years in a Transport and Installation related role. The role involves leading, coordinating, and supporting the development and assessment of project T&I engineering, including T&I input to foundation designs and consenting activities. The successful candidate will develop individual project’s Transport & Installation strategy, including design, planning, and cost definition, and prepare technical scope of work documents for Transport & Installation activities. 

 
In support of ESB’s strategic objectives of decarbonising electricity, building resilient infrastructure, and empowering clients, you will lead the development and assessment of project T&I engineering, develop Transport & Installation strategies, and provide technical support for offshore installation campaign planning. 

 

Key Responsibilities  

  • Lead, coordinate, and support the development of ESBs T&I engineering team. 

  • Develop individual project’s Transport & Installation strategy, including design, planning, and cost definition. 

  • Prepare technical scope of work documents for Transport & Installation activities. 

  • Evaluate technical proposals for port facilities, offshore contractors, and associated specialist equipment and installation methodologies. 

  • Provide technical support for offshore installation campaign planning. 

  • Highlight key T&I project risks and design issues, and support risk mitigation implementation and monitoring. 

  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver and optimize the Transport & Installation strategic vision. 

 

Experience and Qualifications  

Essential  

  • Minimum of seven years’ professional experience, with at least three years in a Transport and Installation related role. 

  • Formal qualification in Engineering or a related field with demonstrable experience in Transport and Installation engineering. 

  • Thorough understanding of offshore windfarm construction and logistics activities. 

  • A pro-active attitude with proven experience of interfacing and collaborating effectively across multi-disciplinary teams, in a solution-focused manner, to support decision making. 

  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills. 

  • Able to travel as required with a valid driving license and passport. 

 

Desirable  

  • Level 9 Masters Degree in Engineering. 

  • Chartered status of a recognized professional institution. 

  • Project Management qualification. 

  • Experience in the delivery of subsea cable installation projects. 

 

Location  

This position will be based in either E&MP Dublin/Cork offices with travel to project locations across Ireland and the UK as required. 

 

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 

The successful candidate will report to the OSW T&I Engineering Lead. 

 

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 

 €69,000 to €81,000 per annum 

 
Closing Date 

20th November 2025

 

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.
 

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