Position Description

The role of the Lead Project Manager (LPM) in the National Capacity Deployment team, entails leading restricted capacity projects from conception through to construction hand-over to the delivery team. To successfully accelerate restricted capacity projects through to delivery the successful candidate will be responsible for identifying solutions to release capacity in constraint areas of the network. Once the solution is agreed the LPM will be responsible for leading the development of TA’s, Technical Costing, Pre-CA design, CA, detailed design and ordering of material; utilising key stakeholders in each respective area (i.e. Network Planning Team, OE’s, EMP Pre-CA Design, External Design Contractors etc).

Limited Capacity projects due to their nature have ambitious delivery timelines and it will be the responsibility of the LPM to ensure that project KPI’s and critical path items are being achieved throughout the project lifecycle.

The LPM will be the single point of contact for all issues relating to capacity restricted projects to ensure appropriate plans are put in place to lift capacity restrictions, allowing for customers to connect to a secure and reliable system.

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of the role will include:

Report to Network Capacity Deployment Manager, Strategy and Network Development.
Develop and implement innovative solutions to release capacity in restricted areas of the network
Plan and set priorities for the delivery of capacity work programmes
Project manage individual restricted capacity projects from conception through to construction hand-over with respective delivery org, ensuring all KPI’s and critical path items are achieved
Liaise closely with all project stakeholders throughout the early lifecycle of the project ensuring accelerated development from technical approval through to detailed design
Where required review the change request process for capacity projects for all changes to technical, cost, outage, or time aspects of a project
Identify and mitigate against project risks, and where necessary escalate project risks in a timely fashion to relevant stakeholders

Adhere to all network standards ensuring that network investment will lead to safe, secure and reliable system
Implement PMO Project Management Methodology
Manage customers and stakeholders e.g. large high profile demand customers, EirGrid, local authorities etc

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Understands and applies project management PMO principles
A proven track record in project managing the delivery of HV substation engineering projects (38 – 220 kV) including:

HV station safety policy and procedures
Pre CA cost estimation
HV station design
Distribution and transmission outage planning
Station Protection
Commissioning
HV Cables
Civil works
Energisation instructions

Understands the relevant approved Quality Management standards in ESB Networks i.e. Quality Control, Quality Planning and Quality Assurance
ESB Networks business knowledge
Knowledge of Network Assets
Knowledge of commercial implications of project delivery
7+ years relevant experience required

Qualifications

Either a 3rd Level qualification or equivalent work experience is essential.

Location

Various Locations.

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

Network Capacity Deployment Manager, Strategy and Network Development

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

€71,000 to €84,000 per annum

Closing Date

15th April 2026

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