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Planning & Scheduling Business Support

 
Vacancy Number:  27720
Category:  Business
Job Type:  Full-time
 

About the Role

ESB is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to support the scheduling of domestic and international projects across ESB Networks and Generation & Trading. As the demand for skilled project planners continues to rise across infrastructure and energy sectors, this role offers a unique opportunity to build a future-proof career in planning and scheduling—an increasingly indispensable discipline in modern project delivery. You will work closely with experienced schedulers and project teams to build foundational skills in project planning and scheduling.

This entry-level role is designed as a foundational step toward more advanced planning roles, including Band 4 and professional scheduling positions.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules under guidance.
  • Support Project Managers and Engineers in schedule updates and reporting.
  • Help prepare basic schedule reports (e.g., look-ahead reports, dashboards).
  • Learn and apply scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project (MSP) & P6.
  • Participate in team meetings and contribute to schedule reviews.
  • Support data entry, document control, and schedule change tracking.
  • Assist Project planners in their day-to-day tasks.
  • Conduct site visits to monitor progress and ensure alignment with project timelines.

 

Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

  • 0–3 years of relevant experience.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
  • Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
  • Good communication and organisational skills.
  • Third-level qualification in Engineering, Business, Data Analytics, Statistics, or other numerate disciplines

 

Desirable:

  • Exposure to project environments
  • Interest in renewable energy or infrastructure projects.
  • Demonstrated curiosity and initiative through side projects, certifications, or contributions to process improvements in previous roles.
  • Knowledge of MSP or Primavera would be an advantage.

 

Location

Dublin City Centre. Smart working options available.

 

Reporting To

Planning & Scheduling Senior Team 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

€41,000 - €48,000 Per Annum 


Closing Date

10th Janurary 2026

 

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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