Construction Supervisor, Kilkenny

ESB; Kilkenny; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Pension

Staff well-being programmes

Hybrid work arrangement

Parental leave entitlements

Diversity and inclusion culture

Job summary

ESB in Kilkenny is seeking a Construction Supervisor for the Kilkenny Central Region to oversee line and electrical construction maintenance and faults, delivering work on time, to quality and within budget.

The role includes planning work, coordinating with contractors, ensuring SLAs, maintaining records, and developing staff. Smart Working is available with hybrid arrangements, requiring in-person collaboration at least two days per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of Network Assets and Standards.
• Project management experience.
• Understands and applies the relevant Quality Management Standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge of ESB Networks Safety Rules.

Responsibilities

• Plan work and set priorities in line with policy and rules.
• Receive construction work for Kilkenny Central Region including new supplies and improvements.
• Ensure work is executed to agreed SLAs and standards.
• Monitor progress and quality of work by External Contractors.
• Ensure team members are scheduled efficiently and safety is maintained.
• Maintain Asset Management Register and related records.
• Develop staff and manage customer relations.
• Carry out quality and safety audits and provide feedback.

Skills

5+ years experience

Network assets

Project management

Quality management standards

ESB safety rules

Tools

MS Office

ESB IT systems

Job description

Position Description

Applications are invited for the position of Construction Supervisor, Kilkenny Central Region.

The Construction Supervisor is responsible for managing all line and electrical construction maintenance and faults activities assigned to him/her. All of this work to be done to time, quality and budget requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan work and set priorities in line with Distribution & Customer Services policy and Business Rules.
• Receive all Construction work for the specified geographical area, including all commercial, industrial and larger domestic new supplies, line diversions, response system improvement work, Capital Program Work for LV to 38kV and work on behalf of Eirgrid where appropriate.
• Ensure that all work is executed to agreed SLAs and standards.
• Monitor on-going progress and quality of work let to External Contractors.
• Ensure that all team members are scheduled using IWM system in the most efficient manner possible, minimising disruptive influences.
• Ensure that direct reports complete all work safely, on time and to standard.
• Ensure that all support systems necessary to complete the work are in place and operating effectively.
• Ensure that all work is recorded as necessary for Asset Management Register.
• Manage and develop staff.
• Manage customer relations.
• Carry out quality and safety audits - staff and contractors – as per agreed audit schedule. Give feedback on performance to staff and contractors.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Experience And Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum 5 years relevant work experience required
• Knowledge of Network Assets and Standards
• Project Management
• Understands and applies the relevant Quality Management Standards
• Demonstrates knowledge of ESB Networks Safety Rules

Desirable

• Knowledge of ESB’s IT systems
• Knowledge of Microsoft Offices applications
• Understanding of ESB's Group policies in all dealings with staff, customers, contractors, general public etc.

Location

This position will be based in Kilkenny

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

Area Manager Portlaoise/ Kilkenny, Central Region

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

€59,795 - €70,348

Closing Date

07th October 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.