Project Manager

Generation Projects within Engineering & Major Projects (EMP) has been established to develop all generation projects, both renewable and thermal projects, as well as managing overhauls and construction projects. Our projects range from extensive Thermal OCGT/CCGT and Hydro plant overhauls to major utility scale offshore and onshore wind farms, to solar PV and battery projects (BESS), to flexible generation gas turbines and synchronous condenser projects.  
This involves working in partnership with ESB’s Asset Development team to develop projects as the business case evolves and progress projects based on risks and opportunities. Projects are expected to be developed from several sources, including thermal power plant and Hydro plant overhaul. Given the differing requirements, EMP will develop flexible solutions to meet these requirements and is required to adapt to the changing environment of project development. 

Due to an increase in the volume of work associated with this programme of projects a vacancy has arisen for  Project Managers in EMP, Generation Projects. The Project Managers will be tasked with managing and delivering power plant overhaul projects in line with the defined processes and procedures.  There are a number of significant Thermal and Hydro overhauls scheduled to be completed in 2027 and two Project Managers are being sought to oversee key ESB overhaul projects in the Leinster area.  These roles are being sought immediately to enable the successful candidates to engage as soon as possible to support the development and planning phases of these works and subsequently oversee the respective overhaul projects through to their successful completion.

Key Responsibilities 
While the Project Managers may be rotated within Generation Projects to work across multiple projects and a variety of technologies, initially the Project Managers will be responsible for delivering overhaul projects.

Key responsibilities include the following but not limited to: 

• Single Point of Contact within EMP for the project(s) - Manage delivery of projects, incl. safety management, schedule management, cost management, contractor management.
• Take responsibility for project lifecycle. Taking ownership of safety and project team design safety from early-stage development, through to project approval and then through execution phase and successful completion and hand over to station management.
• Lead technical feasibility and assessment of overhaul scope and delivery
• Lead the tender process including evaluation and negotiations for the purpose of selecting preferred bidder(s) in line with the agreed contracting and procurement strategy for the project(s)
• Take responsibility for managing the preparation of necessary project technical deliverables required for financial / board approval. Prepare detailed progress reports, including key performance indicators and project status updates.
• Coordinate with various stakeholders, including plant O&M teams, technical specialists, finance, consultants, and contractors, to ensure project milestones are met.
• Provide regular project updates and recommendations to the Programme Manager, identifying and addressing project risks. Improve and standardise processes by implementing feedback and lessons learned from completed projects.

Experience and Qualifications 

Essential

• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in an sector or a closely related field is required.
• Primary engineering level 8 degree in a relevant discipline and/or relevant work experience
• Demonstrated expertise in commercial focus and stakeholder management
• Proficiency in applying project management delivery methodology or alternate project management process
• Established record record of delivering infrastructure projects on time and to budget
• Extensive experience in leading and managing the procurement of services and equipment e.g. the preparation of technical specifications, ITTs, tender evaluation processes
• Comprehensive understanding of the commercial and technical aspects of project design and construction
• Excellent communication and report writing skills  
• Proven capability to lead a project team to a high level of performance

Desirable 

• Knowledge of the business case of the relevant technologies; Thermal (with particular emphasis); BESS & Synchronous Compensators
• Understanding of the PSDP and/or CDMC processes
• Experience with commercial contracts, including management of same.
• Familiarity with power plant overhauls

Location 

This position will be based in Engineering and Major Projects, Dublin office. However flexibility to travel to the respective sites and support the respective works, as and when required is important.
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 two days 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 Generations Projects Delivery

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