About Us
At ESB, we strive to create a brighter future for our customers and communities by leading the transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy. With almost 8,000 employees, we have invested €1bn in infrastructure last year, contributed over €2bn to the economies we operate in, and distributed over €2m across various community initiatives.
We aim to foster an effective and inclusive culture where people engage, challenge, and feel connected to our purpose, colleagues, customers, and community.
Job Description
The Senior Civil/Structural Engineer will lead the delivery of civil engineering services from feasibility through construction stage across a wide range of electricity infrastructure projects supporting ESB's strategic objectives of decarbonising electricity, building resilient infrastructure, and empowering clients.
This role involves taking ownership of and demonstrating a visible commitment to safety and quality. The successful candidate will provide civil, structural engineering technical input from project concept to detailed design, manage all relevant civil/structural engineering and associated disciplines' input required to successfully deliver projects, and build and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Taking ownership of and demonstrating a visible commitment to safety and quality.
* Providing civil, structural engineering technical input from project concept to detailed design, in the delivery of engineering works.
* Managing all relevant civil/structural engineering and associated disciplines' input required to successfully deliver projects including the management of civil works contracts.
* Managing engineering works package(s) relating to the delivery of electricity infrastructure projects as required including scoping, procuring, technical assessment.
Requirements
* Minimum 5 years relevant design office or construction site experience.
* Strong technical capability, in civil and structural engineering design or relevant site experience and competence to deliver civil/structural engineering packages.
* A strong commercial and project management capability.
* Relevant experience in assessing, communicating and managing project critical technical risks.
* Demonstrated experience in successfully leading significant civil engineering projects or aspects of significant projects.
* Experience in leading the civil engineering design or significant on-site elements of projects.
* Full driving licence and access to a car.
* The demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
* Experience in the use of FIDIC Conditions of Contract, including EPC, D&B Contracting and Multi Direct Contracting of large projects.
* Experience in the use of Eurocodes.
* Drainage and utilities design experience.
* Experience in performing PSDP/PD role on projects.
Qualifications
* Level 8 Civil/Structural Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification.
* Level 9 Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification.
* Chartered status in a recognised professional engineering institution.
Location
This position will be based at our EMP office at Fitzwilliam 27, Dublin or Cork, 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 the employed jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least one anchor day per week.
Reporting to
Team Leader within Civil, Environmental & Renewable Engineering.
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.
* 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.