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Senior Team Leader, Substations

 
Vacancy Number:  27575
Category:  Engineering - Electrical
Job Type:  Full-time
 

The HV Substations Delivery and Design Contracting departments in Networks Engineering, ESB Engineering & Major Projects are responsible for the design of high voltage transmission and distribution substations assets for ESB Networks. This includes both conceptual and detailed engineering design, design safety management, project programming and commercial management. Collaboration with a range stakeholders is a key function of this role including Networks Project Delivery and other external delivery services and contingent labour providers.  

 

The STL is responsible for the forecasting, resourcing, work integration, quality assurance and auditing of the team deliverables. The STL will co-ordinate the implementation of current and new standards with all the relevant stakeholders in ESB Networks and Networks Project Delivery. The STL is responsible for the day-to-day management of the substation design team to carry out role of Lead Engineer and all relevant activities required by the team to successfully deliver the portfolio of projects. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

The Senior Team Leader – Electrical will lead a team of specialists and engineers to provide specialist design solutions for our substation projects. Responsibilities include:   

  • Managing a multidisciplinary team of engineers and specialists to deliver the PR6 work programme in accordance with ESB’s Brighter Future Strategy.  

  • Managing and co-ordinating all relevant activities by the team required to successfully deliver projects to the approved scope, budget and programme. 

  • Providing leadership and technical guidance to team members in all aspects of design, project programming, commercial management, design review, training, development, mentoring and interfacing with stakeholders . 

  • Providing the day-to-day management of specialist work streams and the approval of all the key work outputs. 

  • Managing the technical capability retention of the team by developing technical capability development road maps aligned with the group’s Strategic Resource Plans.   

  • Providing Health and Safety Leadership to the team and ensuring safety management in line with Construction Regulations.  

  • Managing technical and non-technical stakeholders across E&MP and Contractors.  

 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience 

Essential 

  • A minimum of Seven years’ experience in substation design. 

  • Proven ability to work in a team to a high level of performance. 

  • A strong understanding of all elements of substation tendering and tender evaluations, scoping, planning, design, costing, construction and commissioning. 

  • A strong work ethic with a clear focus on delivery to ESB’s safety, time, quality and cost objectives. 

  • Strong commercial and project management capability. 

  • The demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.  

  • A flexible approach to work, especially where necessary to delivery excellent customer service. 

  • Excellent communication and report writing skills.  

  • A proven track record of success contributing to the training and development of technical professionals.  

  • Strong stakeholder management skills  

  • PSDP competency HV1  

  • Site Working Competency DS-1 & DS-2 

 

Desirable 

  • PSDP Competency HV2 

 

Qualifications 

Essential 

Either 3rd Level Electrical Engineering qualification or equivalent work experience is essential 

 

Location 

This role is based in EMP Dublin or Cork Offices but travel to project locations as required, is a key requirement of the role 

 

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

220/110 KV AIS Stations Manager  

 

 

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

1st December 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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