Site Supervisor
We are looking for Site Supervisors with at least 5 years’ experience facilitating the delivery of HV projects, working in the Munster area.
In support of ESB’s strategic objectives of decarbonising electricity, building resilient infrastructure and empowering clients, you will be responsible for delivery of projects from 38kV to 400kV. This may involve some elements of substation work, underground cable works, overhead line work and/or other work streams as required
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the below:
- Facilitating the delivery of several projects, including planning, organizing, directing and controlling the projects
- Interfacing with local network controllers, delivery teams, materials/stores, and other suppliers/stakeholders
- Managing landowners and other local stakeholders to ensure delivery of projects
- Scheduling project work and tracking and reporting on progress and performance
- Managing productivity and performance of resources tasked with delivery of the projects
- Assisting with and reporting on project costs
- Ensuring a safe working environment for staff, contractors and the public and assessing and reporting on quality of tasks and work during construction
- Managing contractors (subcontractors including interfaces with internal teams)
Experience and Qualifications
Essential
- Advanced Level 6 Electrical Craft Certificate or a suitable Level 7 or higher qualification in Electrical, Electrical Services, Electronics, Mechanical or other suitable alternative qualification, (with a sizeable electrical theory content)
- At least 5 years relevant experience, preferably in the delivery of HV substations projects
- Knowledge of network assets and standards
- Working knowledge of HV substation construction
- Project Management Experience
- Experience of Quality Management
- Knowledge of ESB Networks Safety Rules, structure and operation experience in working and delivering on the transmission and distribution networks
Location
This position will be working on projects in the Munster Region. The role may require a significant amount of travel (often at short notice) throughout Ireland.
Smart Working at ESB is designed to make ‘in-person’ time together as purposeful as possible while also enabling the effective use of digital tools and hybrid arrangements to preserve our commitment to flexibility. The successful candidate may work flexibly within the jurisdiction where they have been employed, with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration at least two days per week. All Smart Working arrangements are subject to regular review based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the business.
Reporting To
Network Projects Project Manager
Why Work with Us?
- Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
- 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
€60,000 to €70,000
Closing Date
26 08 2026
Interview
Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will complete a Behavioural Interview based on each of the following Behaviours, which underpin how we work at ESB and are critical to delivering our strategy:
- Accountable and Ethical
- Collaborative
- Growing and Adaptive
- Proactive
- Respectful and Supportive
More information available on Our People Promise
Notes
Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.
The successful candidate will be required to evidence their right to work in the Republic of Ireland prior to commencement of employment.