Role Description

We currently have a vacancy for a QS / Estimator team member in our Dublin based Costing Unit. This unit supports the cost-effective delivery of capital and revenue work programmes within ESB Networks.

The team’s role is to ensure that appropriate standardised costing units are developed and maintained to allow planned work to be costed and financed realistically, across for the full range Transmission projects & programmes in PR6.

It supports short, medium and long term costing of projects; review the costings for all major projects prior to their receiving capital approval; provides standardised costing information for use by ESBN/EirGrid on cost planning of capital projects.

Develops and maintains Unit Costs for use by Allowance Owners & Network Planners in Price Review submission to CRU, support to Finance and Regulation team when agreeing standard customer charges CRU. The role features considerable interaction with the Programme Team, Asset Managers, Designers, Project Leaders and Network Planners.

The current vacancy requires someone with a strong understanding of unit cost estimating; and developing & reviewing unit costs for construction, civils and electrical works. The potential candidates should have a proven track as a QS/Estimator, with a commercial background and strong analytical skillset - ideally with a good general knowledge and understanding of electrical system.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the Transmission costing functions within the team and be responsible for reporting on Transmission related project costs
Maintain the cost accuracy of the suite of Transmission Standard Development Costs (TSDC’s), to ensure correct costs inform delivery decision options at planning & development stage.
Update and develop additional unit cost estimates to assure alignment with delivery strategy
Working closely with the Transmission Project Delivery Team, to ensure that projects are costed and processed through the CA process to meet the key milestone delivery dates
Liaising with key stakeholders in EirGrid to provide accurate unit / project costs estimates for use on all project types; and support the development of project specific estimates, and non-standard cost requests and bespoke hi-level estimates.
Co-ordinate and review the project cost inputs on all Transmission project Capital Approvals; liaising with multiple stakeholders across design, civils, electrical, telecoms and commissioning to ensure the full project scope has been captured in the final Capital Approval estimates.
Mange the inputs of costs into SAP IWM / FMIS System for financial management, material ordering and post-CA project delivery
On completion of the final CA costs, carry out a variance analysis, identify main cost variances, reasons and type etc. in comparison to the previous costs estimates (based on TSDC’s); provide summary overview and findings as part of CA cost sign-off; and feedback to provide updates to continually inform accuracy and appropriateness of current set of Transmission unit costs
Support the Transmission Programme team on reporting, forecasting and monitoring of overall portfolio project costs over the course of the current PR6 (Price Review period), in accordance with CRU regulatory requirements.
Creation and maintenance on strategic corporate systems (IWM) of all costing units – CUs and BPOs.
Liaise with project team to get feedback / lessons-learned etc. on final project out-turn costs, and use learnings to improve the accuracy of future project costs estimates.
Monitor programme delivery and cost to ensure that ESB networks meets funding availability

Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential

A level 8 degree in Quantity Surveying / Engineering or equivalent, with a minimum of 5 years (Post Qualification) relevant work experience is essential.
Demonstrated ability as a QS / Estimator – delivering accurate project & unit costs to a high quality and standard, fully supported with detailed logic, assumptions and key source data.
A commercial mind set with strong analytical and interpersonal skills and report writing
Knowledge and experience in unit cost estimating, project cost development and budgetary planning
Ability to manage and maintain detailed cost datasets across a large range of programmes & project works, recording of source information to support same
A logical and systematic approach to data analytics and problem solving
Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, with the ability to leverage relationships to influence solutions, communication, presentation, interpersonal and analytical skills
Ability to understand and make decisions based on the relationships between, financial, safety, and technical risks
Strong leadership skills, with significant experience of working from own initiative and taking ownership of work
The ability to deliver high quality work to tight deadlines
Good understanding of the ESB business, and financial & regulatory control
Strong IT skills with proficiency in Word, PowerPoint & more specifically Excel
A full driving licence, and the flexibility to travel is essential

Desirable

• Understanding of Electrical Transmission Network

• Experience in estimating Electrical / Civil Engineering / Utility projects

• Experience with IWM / FMIS SAP systems, and experience in SharePoint

• Advanced Excel skills and familiarisation with Power BI / Data Analysis

Location

Dublin – Finglas – ESBN Networks St. Margaret’s Road.

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

Technical Costing Team Manager

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

€59,000 - €70,000 per annum

Closing Date

05th of August, 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.

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