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Project Development Senior Engineer 1

 
 
Vacancy Number:  26028
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 in Networks Projects, we manage the delivery of major projects including design services and pre-capital allocation deliverables to the Networks business. Networks Projects supports Network Assets in the development of project scope and costs based on Technical Approvals (TAs) or Committed Project Parameters (CPPs).  

 

Networks Project Development concentrate on developing the scope to approval which involves working closely with the Centre of Engineering (CoE) and ESB Networks along with supporting the Technical Costing Unit (TCU) in developing project costs for Capital Approval (CA).  This group is responsible for collating the technical input to the scope along with reviewing potential options and agreeing these with the Owners Engineer (OE) within Networks Assets (NA).

  

We have a permanent position for a Project Development Senior Engineer to join the Project Development Team to deliver the processes and systems required to meet ESBN’s Capital Approval process.

 

 

Key Responsibilities

 

The Project Development Senior Engineer will provide leadership and technical guidance to Project Development team members in all aspects of the project conception including; technical scoping, technical costing, commercial, design, project programming, design review, training, development, mentoring and interfacing with clients. 

The role will also include some/all the following work:

 

  • Owning the end project deliverables during the Project Development phase, in particular business case success measures including time, cost, scope & quality whilst acting as the PSDP for this phase of the project.  
  • Developing the Project Brief as set out by Network Assets and/or EirGrid into a viable Project Management Plan ready to transition from Project Development to Project Delivery stage.  
  • Delivering for approval the Conceptual Physical Designs, Scope of Works, Project Costs and Project Management Plans to agreed target timelines.  
  • For EPC and D&B projects, aid the development of the In & Out Of Scope, Interface Schedule and other relevant documents, in conjunction with the Project Delivery team and support the procurement process for the project.  
  • Manage the overall project deliverables for all stakeholders, coordinating inputs with the relevant stakeholders at project development stage.   

 

 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

 

Essential

 

  • A minimum of five years’ experience in substation design.
  • A good understanding of all elements of substation scoping, planning, design, costing, construction and commissioning.
  • A strong work ethic with a clear focus on delivery to EMPs safety, time, quality and cost objectives.
  • Effective commercial and project management capability.
  • The demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent communication and report writing skills.
  • A proven track record of success contributing to the training and development of technical professionals.
  • A flexible approach to work, especially where necessary to meet agreed KPIs.

 

Desirable

 

  • Full drivers' licence and relevant competencies to visit ESBN substations and sites on their own.   

 

 

Qualifications

 

Essential

 

  • Third level qualification or appropriate experience

 

Desirable

 

It is preferred that the candidate has achieved the following:

  • PSDP Competency or CDMC equivalent.
  • Site Working Competencies.

 

 

Location

 

This role is based in either EMP's office OneDac Dublin Airport or Little Island Cork offices but travel to project locations as required is a key requirement of the role.

 

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.

 

 

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

 

 

Reporting to

 

Reporting to the Senior Team Leader, Network Projects Development

 

 

Salary

 

€57,000 to €68,000 per annum

 

 

Closing date

 

4th of December 2024 

 

 

Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable adjustments for any part of the application 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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