Project Engineer [18 Month Maternity Cover]

Position Description

Electrification of transport is a key pillar of ESB’s Net Zero 2040 Strategy – reducing the carbon impact from transport and improving air-quality while growing our business.  ESB owns and operates the publicly available Electric Vehicle (EV) charging network on the island of Ireland and are currently upgrading and expanding the ROI network and the NI infrastructure.

ESB is also expanding our EV charging network in Britain – with rapid-charging sites deployed to date in London, Birmingham and Coventry and a project pipeline for future city-wide projects and an anticipated portfolio of privately owned sites across the UK.  ESB ecars’ strategy, consistent with our role as a pioneer in Electromobility and our ambition to capture value from the global trend in electrification of transport, is to continue to expand our EV charging infrastructure network.  ecars 2030 strategy in line with ESB’s Net Zero 2040 strategy calls for increasing our EV charger numbers across ROI and GB.

ESB ecars Infrastructure Delivery team is responsible for all aspects of the delivery of new EV charging infrastructure from design to commissioning and handover to the ecars Asset Management.

The Project Manager will lead the delivery of EV charging infrastructure projects across multiple client sites. This includes managing site assessments, coordinating contractors, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and delivering projects on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning, scheduling, and execution of EV charging projects, including enabling works, feasibility assessments, and pre-commissioning.
• Monitor cost, schedule, KPIs, and ensure compliance with technical standards, regulations, safety and environmental requirements.
• Prepare site designs, risk assessments, and mitigation plans to support safe and efficient delivery.
• Manage contractors and liaise with local authorities, clients, and internal teams to maintain strong working relationships.
• Develop and enforce Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental documentation; conduct audits, ensure safe work practices, and drive sustainability.
• Provide regular updates and progress reports; support procurement activities and collaborate with ESB’s procurement team.
• Capture lessons learned and implementation of process improvements to enhance future project delivery.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• 7 - 10 years' experience in design and construction is essential.
• Level 8 Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of project management processes and frameworks (e.g. PMBOK, Prince2).
• Strong customer relations focus allied to robust understanding and awareness of commercial implications of project timelines, costing and works scheduling.
• Strong understanding of EV charging technologies and safety regulations.
• Project Management & Delivery experience including contractor management.
• Full clean driving licence.

Desirable

• Excellent customer relationship management, effective communication skills and ability to implement suitable business processes.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and other Customer Solutions businesses such as Smart Energy Services, to deliver overall company objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• A proven ability to develop and manage the implementation of technical projects.

Location

The position will be based in Swift Square, Santry.

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 two anchor days 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.  

Report to 

The successful candidate will be reporting into the Infrastructure Delivery Manager, e-cars, Customer Solutions.

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
€69,500 - €81,800 per annum (depending on experience)

Closing Date

9th September 2025

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