Senior Team Lead, Climate, Water & Geospatial

The Networks & Civil, Environmental Engineering Department (NCEE) within Engineering and Major Projects provides a range of planning, design, construction, operation & maintenance, and management services required for electricity industry infrastructure projects in Ireland.  

The Senior Team Leader – Water Climate and Geospatial role in the Civil Geotechnical & Water Group includes the delivery of engineering services from feasibility through construction stage of Network projects for ESB. The Team Lead will also provide mentoring and professional development of junior staff across department.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities will cover the items below:

Project Delivery & Compliance

Fulfil PSDP roles as required under agreed procedures.

Manage and co-ordinate NCEE inputs to deliver projects to approved scope, budget, and programme. Lead appraisals of existing infrastructure to ensure compliance with regulations.

Technical Expertise & Design

Act as subject matter expert on hydrology and drainage technical services.

Undertake drainage/hydraulic designs and calculations across various materials and structures. Critically review design submissions by others.

Team Leadership & Development

Set team objectives, manage performance, and ensure accountability for results.

Prioritise workload within the team and balance partner expectations with resources and deadlines. Support technical development through tutoring and knowledge sharing.

Quality Assurance & Governance

Be accountable for quality assurance and auditing of team deliverables, including external consultants’ work. Provide guidance on implementing Quality Procedures across NCEE, E&MP, and ESB.

Strategic Resource Management

Identify and develop external support through Framework Agreements for consultants or contractors to deliver NCEE services.

Sustainability Advocacy

Promote ESB’s sustainability objectives by fostering sustainable solutions in all projects.

Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing

Drive continuous improvement through technical development processes, tutoring, and sharing expertise across teams.

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum 7 years relevant post qualification experience. 
• A demonstrated track record in the delivery of significant water/ drainage projects and/or related engineering works packages. Strong communications skills and report writing skills   
• A track record in leading multi-disciplinary teams, with proven ability in management of internal and external stakeholders
• Strong commercial awareness with clear understanding of their project work impacts on the business case. Strong knowledge and experience of PSDP role and requirements.      
• Critical thinking skills and judgement required to ensure significant civil risks are identified and managed on how projects  
• A strong ability to identify project work requirements and to initiate necessary work with limited oversight. . 
• Level 8 Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification and chartered status in a recognised professional engineering institution

Desirable

• Team management experience  
• Experience of the management of surface and/or ground water contamination will be an advantage.
• Experience in the use of FIDIC Conditions of Contract, including EPC, D&B Contracting 
• Level 9 Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification. 
• Full driving licence and access to a car. 

Location

This role is based in EMP Dublin or Cork office but travel to project locations as required, is a key requirement of the role.

ESB is committed to offering flexibility in ways of working and we call that Smart Working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible and remote ways of working.

The successful candidate may combine working from home within the Republic of Ireland, with attendance at base for in-person collaboration, the frequency of which is agreed with the manager and may change in line with company policy.  Site visits is also a feature of this role which will require a certain amount of travel.

General

It is not anticipated that a staff member still on probation (either new entrant probation or a probation from a previous promotion) will be eligible to apply for a promotional vacancy.

Typically, an individual must have completed their probation and should have at least two years’ experience in their current role before being eligible to apply for a promotion.

An application from a staff member who does not meet the above criteria must have the approval of both the senior line manager and the HRM within the BU before progressing to application

Note: For staff currently on non-monthly pay frequency, any promotion to Bands 5 and above will result in a change in pay frequency to monthly.  

Reporting to

Civil Geotechnical & Water Group Manager 

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

€71,000 to €84,000 per annum

Closing Date

10th February 2026