Civil & Structural Specialist Lead

Electricity Supply Board; Dublin, Cork; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Career development through mentoring &

Corporate social responsibility

Staff well-being programmes

Generous parental leave entitlements

Job summary

The Electricity Supply Board (ESB) invites applications for a Civil and Structural Specialist Lead based in Dublin, with hybrid working and occasional travel to project sites. You will lead civil/structural engineering across the project lifecycle, mentor engineers, and manage large contracts while coordinating with multiple stakeholders.

Role requires a Level 8 Engineering Degree (or equivalent), Chartered status, and at least 7 years of post-qualification experience, with strong communication

Qualifications

• Level 8 Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 7 years post qualification experience.
• Chartered status with a recognised professional engineering institution.
• Strong communication and report writing skills with stakeholders.
• Experience with FIDIC Conditions of Contract including EPC, D&B and Multi Direct contracting.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil and structural engineering services through full lifecycle from feasibility to handover.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary site investigations and related assessments.
• Act as SME and reviewer of contractor/submission designs.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Lead tender enquiries, evaluation, and contract management of large civil contracts.
• Manage interfaces within ESB and external stakeholders to deliver projects on scope, budget and programme.
• Promote safety culture across all activities.

Skills

Leadership

Technical leadership

Stakeholder management

Critical thinking

Team mentoring

Site coordination

Education

Level 8 Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification

Chartered status

Tools

FIDIC Contracts knowledge

Job description

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Category: Engineering - Civil / Structural

Job Type: Full-time

The Generation Engineering Delivery department within ESB Engineering and Major Projects leads project engineering support to ESB’s generation business. The Civil and Structural team delivers specialist civil and structural engineering services across a wide range of electricity infrastructure projects, supporting ESB’s Net Zero by 2040 strategy through the decarbonisation of electricity, the delivery of resilient electricity infrastructure, and the empowerment of customers and broader society to live more sustainably.

The portfolio of work associated with this role includes renewable-enabling projects such as long-duration energy storage and hydrogen production facilities, flexible thermal generation stations, and the redevelopment of existing brownfield generation sites, including associated enabling works and demolition-related activities where required.

The projects are located across new development sites, existing operational sites and redundant brownfield generation sites, requiring strong technical leadership, effective interface management and practical engineering judgement in complex project environments.

The Civil and Structural Specialist Lead roles will provide professional services and technical input to project works packages, leading the development and delivery of civil and structural engineering solutions from feasibility through to construction and handover. The roles will also provide technical leadership across the team and may include line management of engineers.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the provision of civil and structural engineering services and expertise through the full project lifecycle, including feasibility, concept and site layout development, tender and detailed design, construction, and handover.

Lead the coordination of multidisciplinary site investigations, specialist surveys and related assessments required to inform the development and delivery of civil and structural engineering solutions.

Act as a subject matter expert and key influencer in the provision of civil and structural engineering technical services, including technical review of contractor and specialist designs, proposals and submissions.

Provide technical leadership, mentoring and support to junior engineers and other team members, contributing to the development of capability across the team.

Lead the preparation of tender enquiry packages, manage tender evaluation and negotiation, and lead the contract management of large civil engineering contracts.

Manage and co-ordinate all relevant interfaces, both within ESB and with external stakeholders, required to successfully deliver projects to approved scope, budget and programme.

Ensure a consistent high standard of output which meets all technical, commercial, safety, programme and customer requirements.

Promote and lead the safety management culture across all activities by taking ownership and demonstrating visible commitment to safety.

Note: One successful candidate may be assigned line management responsibility for a team of engineers and will be expected to support performance, development and workload management within the team

Experience and Qualifications

Level 8 Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification.

Minimum 7 yearsrelevantpost qualification experience.

Chartered status with a recognised professional engineering institution.

A high level of specialist expertise, including strong technical capability across the civil and structural engineering services sector, with a proven track record in delivering significant projects.

Strong communication and report writing skills, with proven ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Strong critical thinking, decision-making and judgement, with the ability to identify and successfully manage significant civil engineering risks on projects.

Strong ability to identify project work requirements and priorities, define scopes of service and required resources, manage specialist and consultant inputs, and take a proactive, solution-focused approach to initiating, planning and implementing required work packages with limited oversight.

Full driving licence and access to a car for travel to project locations as required.

Demonstrable technical expertise in civil and structural engineering design of significant and complex structures, structural condition assessment, repair and reinstatement.

Experience in the use of FIDIC Conditions of Contract, including EPC, D&B Contracting and Multi Direct Contracting of large projects.

Experience in managing site investigations, specialist surveys and related assessments, and in supporting brownfield redevelopment, enabling works or demolition-related activities.

Experience in the management of a team of professionals and consultants.

Location

This position will be based in EMP Dublin or Cork offices but travel to project locations as required is a key requirement of the role.

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

Team Leader/Section Manager within Generation Engineering Delivery

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to a net zero carbon future
• Progressive, hybrid working model
• Career developmentthrough mentoring andtraining
• 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

Closing Date

11th November 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:

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 / UK prior to commencement of employment.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.

Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].

About ESB

Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.