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Safety Manager Networks Project

 
Vacancy Number:  26828
Category:  Safety / Health / Environment
Job Type:  Full-time
 

 

 

Position Description  

 

ESB is committed to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2040 and the successful delivery of new Networks projects by Engineering and Major Projects (EMP) will play a key part in achieving this goal. Project success will depend upon safe delivery and on maintaining high safety and health standards on these important projects.  

 

Reporting to the SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) Manager, Engineering and Major Projects, the Networks Projects Safety Manager will lead the safety and health planning and delivery of ESB’s Networks Project portfolio. This will include ensuring that the business has a clear safety strategy, robust processes, is fully compliant with legislation and ESB requirements and has adequate competent resources to ensure the safe delivery of our Networks projects.   

 

This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to develop their career in this innovative area of construction. 

 

 

Key Responsibilities 

 

  • Strategy Development: Creating health and safety strategies, procedures, plans and specifications for projects 

  • Support and Direction: Providing guidance, support and direction to project teams and assistance in development of Safety Improvement Plans 

  • Contractor Assurance: Development and implementation of safety measures such as mobilisation audits, ongoing review to ensure the highest Safety & Health standards on EMP Projects. 

  • Training and Culture: Identification of safety training requirements, ensuring training is available to staff and embedding a positive safety & health culture 

  • Incident Management: Reporting and investigating staff and contractor incidents and accidents to determine causes and implement corrective actions 

  • Documentation and Compliance: Developing and reviewing safety and health documentation, ensuring regulatory compliance. Ensuring work is completed in compliance with legislative requirements and ESB Policies and Procedure 

  • Team Development & Representation: Developing NP SHE team that can provide effective SHE supports to Networks Projects and Represent EMP SHE on cross business forums 

 

 

Experience and Qualifications 

 

Essential 

 

  • A Third level qualification in safety, environment, engineering, or equivalent experience is essential 

  • Minimum 7+ years’ previous health and safety experience or relevant industry experience 

  • Strong understanding of safety regulations, risk assessment, and hazard prevention 

  • Practical experience in safety management or a related field is crucial 

  • Excellent skills in communication, problem-solving, and leadership 

 

 Desirable  

  • Previous experience as a health and safety manager 

  • Level 8 Qualification with certifications in safety, health & environment 

  • Previous 5+ years’ experience as a Safety Officer or Safety Engineer 

  • A senior safety role in a utilities related work organisation operating at middle manager level safety management, experience in construction projects/utilities is highly valuable 

 

 

Location  

 

This position will be based in One Dublin Airport Central, but some flexible working arrangements may be agreed. The role will also require some travel. 

 

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. 

 

 

Reporting To 

 

The role will report to the Senior Manager, Safety Health and Environment, Engineering and Major Projects. 

 

 

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 

 

€83,000 - €98,000 depending on experience.

 

 

Closing Date 

 

10th June 2025 

 

 

Note: Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview 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. 

 

 

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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