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Site Supervisor

 
Vacancy Number:  27167
Category:  Craft/Technical - Other
Job Type:  Full-time
 

  

We are looking for a Site Supervisor with at least 5 years’ experience facilitating the delivery of HV projects, working in the Midlands / Munster. 

 

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:  

  • 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 Substation Projects 
  • Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills 
  • Working knowledge of HV Substation construction 
  • Experience of Quality Management 
  • Experience in Project Delivery  

 

 

Location 

This role will be working on projects located in the Midlands /Munster.

The role may require a significant amount of travel (often at short notice) throughout Ireland

 

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.

 

Reporting To

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

€57,750 to €71,250

 

Closing Date

25 08 2025

 

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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