Civils Construction Lead, Customer Projects and Delivery Dublin

ESB; Ireland; On-site; EUR 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Pension

Staff well-being programmes

Generous parental leave entitlements

Sports and Social Clubs

Credit Union

Networking opportunities

Job summary

ESB Networks is seeking a Civils Construction Lead to drive civil works across the Dublin region. You will manage costs, governance, licensing, and safety while coordinating with contractors and Local Authorities to deliver PR6 programmes.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in trenching/ducting, Purple Book expertise, SAP/SharePoint familiarity, and a Level 8 Quantity Surveying degree. Based in Dublin with national travel as required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years delivering trenching and ducting in the utility sector.
• Established relationships with Local Authorities in Dublin region.
• Proven track record delivering large trenching/ducting projects.
• Governance models to deliver cost management.
• Able to manage multiple project sites across a wide region.
• Chapter 8 Traffic Management qualification, Purple Book expert.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil construction programme across region with Contractors.
• Oversee cost governance, budgets and variation approvals.
• Coordinate with Local Authorities on licences and road open statuses.
• Ensure safety and quality procedures across projects.
• Report writing and stakeholder communications.
• Mentor staff and support professional development.

Skills

Trenching

Ducting

Cost management

Governance

Stakeholder management

Traffic management

Purple Book

MRL system

SAP

SharePoint

Driving license

Education

Level 8 Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

SAP

SharePoint

Job description

Position Description

The Civils Construction Lead role within the Customer Projects and Delivery Team of ESB Networks (ESBN) will encompass the main milestone deliverables of all aspects of civil construction work on the MV & LV network across the Dublin Region for Customer Delivery Team. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in cost management, quality assurance, financial governance, contract management, Local Authority relationship management, Road Management Office (RMO) management and Map Road Licencing (MRL) compliance. Working with all relevant stakeholders internally and externally to ensure delivery of PR6 programmes of work and continued customer centric network performance.

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Cost management function throughout all stages of a project including: Supporting and liaising with Engineer Officers on accurate civil costing & bills of quantities
• Work with Local Authorities Road Engineers on optimised licence conditions
• Develop existing relationships with Local Authorities to ensure quality of service and delivery
• Be the lead point of contact for civil works programme for the Customer Projects and Delivery Construction Supervisors across the region, coordinate with Contract Partner for effective and timely delivery
• Oversee and govern the cost variation request approvals process
• Be an ESB Civils Site Safety Champion - Carry out regular Site Safety Audits in line with ESB policy
• Be a Purple Book expert - Guidelines for the Opening, Backfilling and Reinstatement of Openings in Public Roads, provide expert opinion to the business of optimised delivery options
• Manage Contractor performance in Trenching and Ducting Quality Assurance and Compliance with the Purple Book
• Manage Civil Work Budgets - implement governance to ensure all civil work adjustments are approved and associated budgets are in place
• Provide required support to Construction Supervisors at Invoice Stage Forecasting and monitoring of OPEX and CAPEX programmes
• Promoting the safety management culture across all activities demonstrating visible commitment to safety
• Ensure that Quality Procedures are implemented on all projects
• Report writing and interpretation
• Assist with mentoring and professional development of staff

Experience and Qualifications

• 10+ Years experience in delivery of Trenching and Ducting in the utility sector
• Established working relationships with Local Authorities in the Dublin, Meath, Wicklow and Kildare regions
• Proven track record in high scale project delivery in Trenching and Ducting civil works
• Demonstrate implementation of governance models to deliver cost management
• Ability to manage multiple project sites across a wide region
• Chapter 8 Traffic Management qualification
• Expert in Purple Book
• Strong knowledge of MRL system
• Strong problem solving and organisational skills
• Fullclean EU Driving License and access to a car
• Desirable Level 8 Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience is building and delivering presentations to 3rd Party entities
• Ability to work and share knowledge and competencies within a team structure
• Excellent report writing skills
• Experience with SAP and Sharepoint

Location

The successful candidate will be based in the Dublin region and may be required to travel nationally on occasion in line with business requirements. Reporting to Dublin South Construction Area Manager

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland's transition tonet zero carbon future
• Career developmentthrough mentoring andtraining
• 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 to €70,000 per annum

Closing Date 02nd of September,2026

Interview

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 requiredtoevidencetheir right to work in theRepublic of Ireland 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, .

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.