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Planning & Scheduling Professional

 
Vacancy Number:  27703
Category:  Business
Job Type:  Full-time
 

We’re seeking a proactive and skilled scheduler to support a wide range of 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 independently on minor capital projects, developing and analysing schedules, collaborating with project teams, and contributing to schedule governance.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain project schedules for minor capital projects up to €10M.
  • Collaborate with Project Managers and Engineers to ensure schedule accuracy.
  • Identify schedule risks and assist in mitigation planning.
  • Generate schedule reports and perform basic schedule analysis. Support integration of schedules across multiple projects.
  • Drive team meetings with project stakeholders and carry out schedule updates.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of scheduling practices.
  • Conduct site visits to monitor progress and ensure alignment with project timelines.

 

Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

  • 3-5 years of relevant experience in project scheduling.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Project (MSP); working knowledge of Primavera.
  • Strong understanding of project management principles.
  • Experience working on infrastructure or energy-related projects.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Third-level qualification in Engineering, Business, Data Analytics, Statistics, or other numerate disciplines

 

Desirable:

  • Experience in utilities or heavy industry.
  • Familiarity with Power BI and SharePoint.
  • Formal project management training or certification.
  • Demonstrated curiosity and initiative through side projects, certifications, or contributions to process improvements in previous roles.

 

Location

EMP Dublin Office

 

Reporting To

Planning & Scheduling Senior Team Lead

 

Why Work with Us?

  • Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
  • Progressive, hybrid working model
  • 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

€48,000 to €56,000 per annum

 

Closing Date

9th January 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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