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Project Manager

 
 
Vacancy Number:  25911
Commercial
Job Type:  Full-time
 

ESB is a purpose led company striving to create a brighter future for the customers and communities we serve, leading the transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy.  Today, we operate one of the most progressive electricity systems in the world, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission, distribution and supply in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, and an international energy consulting business.

With almost 8,000 employees we invested €1bn in infrastructure last year, contributed over €2bn to the economies we operate in and distributed over €2m across a range of community initiatives. This requires us to bring the best of our capabilities together to deliver innovative and value-driven solutions that enable our customers to live low-carbon lives. ESB strives to foster an effective and inclusive culture where people engage, challenge and feel connected to our purpose, colleagues, customers and community.

Group Property and Security is responsible for property strategy and development, planning, security, and estates management of ESB’s commercial properties. We are currently examining several significant office and depot developments to replace older buildings and modernise work environments, delivering low-energy, agile, sustainable accommodation solutions.

 
We are seeking an experienced project manager with significant expertise in project management office functions to manage projects and provide critical support to other project and client managers in project management, governance, and program management.

 

Key Responsibilities


•    Manage and coordinate all relevant activities of property-related projects from inception to completion.
•    Ensure adherence to required safety standards on all projects, including the appointment of competent persons in statutory roles.
•    Lead multidisciplinary consultant teams responsible for the design and delivery of projects.
•    Develop contract and procurement strategies in collaboration with Procurement.
•    Develop Professional Services and Construction Contracts in collaboration with Legal.
•    Manage procurement processes for appointing design team consultants and contractors in collaboration with Procurement.
•    Oversee project budgets, including contractors, consultants, and other costs, in collaboration with the Finance Business Partner. This includes establishing Project Expenditure Approvals and relevant Purchase Approvals.
•    Ensure project compliance with BCAR, Building Regulations, ESB Policy, and Planning Compliance, including environmental standards and regulations.
•    Collaborate with PMMO to apply best practice project management methodologies (e.g., PMM) to projects.
•    Manage access requirements to development sites, including security, inspections, and site investigation work.
•    Support the Group Property & Security Senior Management Team (SMT) in non-project-related activities such as staff briefings, business planning, and training.

 

 

Experience and Qualifications 

 

Essential 

•    Level 7/8 degree qualification in civil/structural engineering, architecture, chartered surveying, or a construction-related discipline.
•    At least 7 years post graduate experience
•    Project management/Project management office experience
•    Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
•    Flexible approach, able to understand complexity and able to adapt as required
•    Key influencer & excellent stakeholder management
•    Excellent problem solver & decision maker
•    Experience of co-ordinating multiple projects and advantage 

 

Desirable

  •  Experience of project managing and reporting on diverse projects
  •  Experience of presenting project plans and outputs to senior management groups and project boards.

 

 

Location 
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This position will be based in Head Office, 27 Lower Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin 2.

 

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

Manager of Property Design within Group Property & Security

 

 

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

€69,000 to €81,000



Closing Date 

18th December 2024

 

 

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.


 

 

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