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New Connections Supervisor - National Delivery

 
Vacancy Number:  28548
Category:  Engineering - Other
Job Type:  Full-time
 

Position Description 

The National Delivery New Connections Supervisor is responsible for managing all line/cable and electrical construction maintenance and faults activities assigned to him/her. All this work to be done to time, quality and budget requirements.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan work and set priorities in line with National Delivery policy and Business Rules.
  • Management and safe delivery of construction work for the specified geographical area, including all commercial, industrial, and larger domestic new supplies, line diversions, response system improvement work, Capital Program Work for LV and MV.
  • Ensure that all work is executed to agreed SLAs and standards.
  • Ensure that all team members are scheduled using IWM system in the most efficient manner possible, minimising disruptive influences.
  • Ensure that direct reports complete all work safely, on time and to standard.
  • Ensure that all support systems necessary to complete the work are in place and operating effectively.
  • Ensure that all work is recorded as necessary for Asset Management Register.
  • Manage and develop staff.
  • Manage customer relations.
  • Monitor on-going progress and quality of work carried out by External Contractors.
  • Carry out quality and safety audits - staff and contractors – as per agreed audit schedule and give feedback on performance to staff and contractors.
  • Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 

 

Experience and Qualifications 

Essential

  • Advanced Level 6 Electrical Craft Certificate/A suitable Level 7 or higher qualification in Electrical, Electrical Services, Electronics, Mechanical or other suitable alternative qualification with a sizeable electrical theory content
  • Knowledge of LV, MV, HV network operations
  • Knowledge of Network Assets and Standards; Sub-stations, Cables, Lines, Protection and Metering
  • Understanding of ESB's Group policies in all dealings with staff, customers, contractors, public etc
  • Knowledge of ESB Networks Safety Rules
  • Experience of managing staff, customers, and stakeholders

Desirable

  • Project Management skills
  • ESBN IT systems knowledge

 

Location 

Flexibility around work location – NPD are a national delivery organisation and deliver work across all regions with ~400 contractors. It is expected that the travel throughout the country will be required to meet with NPD and Contracting teams. You will be asked during the selection process about your location preference.

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

 NPD Project Leader

 

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 

€55,000 to €70,000 per annum

 
Closing Date 

15th June 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.    

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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