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Civil Planning Engineer

 
Vacancy Number:  27326
Category:  Engineering - Planning / Environmental
Job Type:  Full-time
 

Join our dedicated team providing specialist civil engineering services in the planning and development of high voltage transmission and distribution assets for the Networks Business. The team specialises in: 

  • Development stage design 
  • Management of sub-contractor and sub-consultants 
  • Consultation with planning authorities and state bodies 
  • Design Safety Management  
  • Project Scoping, Programming and Commercial Management  

As a Civil Planning Engineer, you will deliver civil engineering services and coordinate technical specialists from project inception through planning stage design and submission for electricity infrastructure projects at ESB. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Undertake planning stage designs for HV substation projects, including developing planning drawings and coordinating specialist inputs such as hydrology, ecology, and geotechnical. 
  • Provide technical civil engineering expertise during the development phase of HV substation projects to facilitate planning consent and capital approval. 
  • Undertake the Lead Engineer role for projects, coordinating multi-disciplinary designs, interfacing with clients and stakeholders, and managing fees and programmes. Relevant training will be provided. 
  • Specify, manage and be accountable for sub-contractor and sub-consultant inputs for all necessary stages of the projects. 
  • Coordinate with various stakeholders, including local authorities, customers, consultants, and landowners, to ensure project milestones are met. 
  • Promote and actively participate in the safety management culture across all activities by taking ownership and demonstrating a visible commitment to safety. 
  • Improve and standardize processes by implementing feedback and lessons learned from completed projects. 
  • Support the technical and professional development of junior staff. 

 

Experience and Qualifications 

Essential 

  • Level 8 Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification. 
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience in civil engineering or planning stage design. 
  • Strong technical skills in civil engineering and/or planning stage design. 
  • Proven ability to deliver results for significant projects and manage key aspects of projects. 
  • Clear commercial focus and excellent communication skills. 
  • Strong safety awareness, communication and technical report writing skills. 
  • Valid full driver’s licence for use in the ROI, access to a car, and the flexibility to travel nationwide. 

Desirable 

  • Experience in delivering civil engineering / utility projects. 
  • Experience in planning stage design and submission within the jurisdiction. 
  • Experience in performing Lead Engineer and/or PSDP role on projects. 
  • Chartered status or working towards chartered status in a recognized professional institution. 

 

Location 

This position will be based in one of ESB E&MP’s Offices at Dublin Airport or Eastgate, Cork. 

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 

Team Leader of the Planning Team, Site Acquisition and Planning, EMP  

 

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  

€57,000 - €68,000 per annum.  

  

Closing Date  

13th October 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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