Property Construction Project Manager

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.
 
The Property Construction Team, part of Group Property and Security in Engineering & Major Projects (E&MP), is responsible for delivering major property projects.

We are seeking an experienced project manager with significant expertise in project management office functions to manage projects and provide critical support to project directors and other project 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 and 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 Project Management Office to apply best practice project management methodologies (e.g., Project Management Methodology ) to projects.

Experience and Qualifications 

Essential 

• Level 7/8 degree qualification in architecture, architectural technology, quantity surveying, civil/structural engineering, or a construction-related discipline.
• At least 7 years post graduate experience
• Project management 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 .
This position will be based in 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 Construction 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 per annum

Closing Date
15th May 2025