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Project Manager Transmission & Distribution

 
Vacancy Number:  26565
Category:  Engineering - Project Management
Job Type:  Full-time
 

Are you looking for a new challenge?

 

A Brighter, zero carbon future awaits!

 

Become a part of our committed Transmission & Distribution team, where we provide comprehensive transmission and distribution engineering services for high voltage (HV) infrastructure projects. Our expertise spans project management, engineering design support, technical grid feasibility, project planning, tendering, procurement, and construction monitoring.

 

The team specialises in:

  • High Voltage (HV) Transmission Substation Design: The team has extensive expertise in designing HV transmission substations, including primary plant, cables, and SCADA systems, ensuring robust and reliable infrastructure.
  • Project Management: The team excels in managing complex HV infrastructural projects, from initial feasibility studies and planning to execution and construction monitoring, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
  • Technical and Commercial Proposals: The team is skilled in developing high-quality technical and commercial proposals, negotiating contracts, and managing the procurement process, ensuring successful project bids and client satisfaction.

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Project Manager to join us on our journey to a Brighter Future.

 

Key Responsibilities

The T&D team at ESB International provides a comprehensive range of transmission and distribution engineering services for high voltage (HV) infrastructural projects. Their services include:

  • Project Management: Overseeing the entire lifecycle of HV projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
  • Engineering Design Support: Offering technical expertise in the design of HV transmission substations, including primary plant, cables, and SCADA systems.
  • Technical Grid Feasibility: Conducting studies to assess the feasibility of integrating new projects into the existing grid infrastructure.
  • Project Planning: Developing detailed plans for the execution of HV projects, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk management.
  • Tendering and Procurement: Managing the procurement process, from preparing technical specifications to evaluating tenders and selecting contractors.
  • Construction Monitoring: Supervising the construction phase to ensure compliance with design specifications, safety standards, and project timelines.
  • Commercial Performance: Ensuring the financial aspects of projects are managed effectively, including budgeting, cost control, and performance reporting

 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

 

Essential

  • Project Management: Proven ability to manage medium and large HV transmission projects safely, to the right quality, on budget, and on schedule.
  • Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of high voltage transmission substation design, including primary plant, cables, SCADA, technical specifications, tender evaluation, and construction monitoring.
  • Client Relationship Management: Demonstrable experience in managing client relationships, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction, and resolving issues promptly.
  • Team Leadership: Experience in managing a multidisciplinary team, including performance management, training, and promoting a safety and quality management culture.
  • Commercial Acumen: Knowledge of commercial contracts, budgeting, cost control, and managing the commercial performance of projects.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal, written, presentation, report writing, and negotiation skills to effectively engage with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
  • Driving License: Hold a full driving license and have own car.

 

These skills are crucial for successfully managing complex HV infrastructural projects and maintaining strong client relationships.

 

Desirable

  • Experience in Extra High Voltage (EHV): Familiarity with EHV systems, particularly 220KV and 400KV, is advantageous.
  • FIDIC Conditions of Contract: Knowledge and experience with FIDIC conditions of contract can be beneficial for managing project contracts.
  • Feasibility Studies: Experience in conducting feasibility studies for HV transmission projects.
  • Procurement Management: Expertise in managing procurement processes, including tender evaluation and contract negotiation.
  • Multi-Contract or EPC Projects: Experience in project management and/or programme management of multi-contract or Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) infrastructure projects.

 

Qualifications

 

Essential

  • Engineering Degree: NFQ Level 8 Engineering Degree qualification or equivalent work experience.

Desirable

  • Chartered Engineer Status: Having a recognized Chartered Engineer status.
  • Project Management Qualification: Possessing a formal project management qualification.

 

Location

This role is based in  E&MP Dublin office 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

Manager - Networks Consultancy

 

Salary

€69,000 to €81,000 per annum

 

Closing Date

15th April 2025

Inclusion and Diversity 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.

Our inclusive culture fosters innovation and connection among our 9,000 employees. At ESB, we support you to be your best so that you can truly make a difference.
 

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