The Networks & Civil, Environmental Engineering Department (NCEE) within Engineering and Major Projects provides a range of planning, design, construction, operation & maintenance, and management services required for electricity industry infrastructure projects in Ireland

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Contracts Manager Team Lead to join our Pre-CA and Construction Group within Networks Civil & Environmental Engineering (NCEE). This role is critical to ensuring the successful delivery of civil works during the Construction phase of Networks Engineering projects.

The Team Lead will manage a group of Civil Site Inspectors and Specialists, providing leadership, technical guidance, and quality assurance across multiple projects. You will play a key role in maintaining safety standards, driving efficiency, and ensuring compliance with ESB’s engineering and environmental requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Lead a team of Project Managers, Resident Engineers, Site Inspectors and Construction Specialists, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of Project requirements for all project owners on Networks infrastructure.
Mentoring and training of less experienced team members.
Developing and delivering improvements to current Project Manager, Resident Engineer and Site Inspector QMS procedures.
Act as the subject matter expert on civil engineering construction contracts, techniques and processes.
Set team objectives, manage performance, and ensure accountability for results.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across ESB to ensure quality and safety considerations are integrated into project planning and execution.
Act as the primary point of contact for all Project Manager, Resident Engineer and Site Inspector advice on ESB Networks Engineering projects.
Promote and lead the safety and quality management culture by taking ownership and demonstrating visible commitment.

Liaise with other teams and managers to both identify, develop and manage the resource requirements of the team.
Strategically identify any additional resource requirements within the team and/or the identification and development of any specific external supports in the form of Framework Agreements with consultants or contractors.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

Minimum of seven years post-graduate experience.
Strong understanding on the scoping, planning, design and construction phases of project work, including Contract Administration
The demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
A flexible approach to work, especially where necessary to deliver excellent Stakeholder Management service.
Experience in successfully managing contractors in their delivery of construction projects.
Ability to make quality decisions and judgements.
Self-motivation and ability to project-manage own work and coordinate with those working alongside.
A logical, yet imaginative approach to problem solving.
Ability to work and share knowledge and competencies to develop junior staff.
A clear focus on delivery of high-quality work.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Full drivers’ licence valid for use in Republic of Ireland.

Desirable

Experience in Civil Engineering / Utility project contracts in excess of €10m in contract value would be advantageous.
Chartered status in a recognised professional institution.
Recent experience in managing a team.

Qualifications

Essential

A recognised level 8 degree in civil/structural Engineering or equivalent work experience.

Location

This role is based in EMP Dublin or Cork office but travel to project locations as required, is a key requirement of the role.

ESB is committed to offering flexibility in ways of working and we call that Smart Working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible and remote ways of working.

The successful candidate may combine working from home within the Republic of Ireland, with attendance at base for in-person collaboration, the frequency of which is agreed with the manager and may change as we learn about hybrid working. Site visits is also a feature of this role which will require a certain amount of travel within Ireland.

Reporting to

Pre-CA and Construction Manager in Networks Civil & Environmental Engineering

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

€71,000 to €84,000 per annum

Closing Date

12th March 2026

Team Lead Contracts Manager

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