Electrical Crew Lead/UG MV-LV PICW

TLI Group Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Pathway Programme

Sick pay after probation

Training & career development

Annual leave 23 days

Health Insurance Discount

Job summary

TLI Group Ltd is seeking an Electrical Crew Lead/UG MV-LV PICW to join our Underground Networks - New Connections team in Dublin and surrounding regions. This senior role offers the chance to work on large-scale housing and commercial ESB projects with a focus on safety and quality.

You will lead crews, coordinate with project engineers, and ensure efficient delivery while maintaining high standards of workmanship and safety.

Qualifications

• Level 6 electrical qualification required or equivalent.
• Prefer UG MV/LV ESB PICW approval or 2 years on ESB UG Network.
• Valid Safepass and full Irish driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise electrical crews on New Connections works.
• Ensure safety, ESB standards, procedures and permits are followed.
• Coordinate daily activities with project engineers and ESB personnel.
• Verify materials, permits, drawings and traffic management before works.
• Conduct daily briefings and ensure scope and risks are understood.
• Record LV/MV terminations and labelling in ArcGIS daily.
• Monitor quality and keep works within specifications.
• Maintain reinstatement and housekeeping on site.
• Identify issues affecting programme, safety or ESB operations.
• Liaise with customers, builders, subcontractors and ESB reps.
• Mentor newer operatives and support planning of upcoming works.

Skills

Electrical leadership

LV/MV works

Reading drawings

IT basics (Excel/Word)

Safepass

Education

Level 6 Electrical Qualification

UG MV/LV ESB PICW Approval or 2 years ESB UG Network

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

TLI Group is seeking a Electrical Crew Lead/UG MV-LV PICW to join our Underground Networks - New Connections team, supporting the delivery of large-scale New Housing Estate/Apartment Blocks - Commercial Building ESB projects in the Dublin & surrounding regions. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated Senior Electrician/Electrical Foreman to work within a fast-paced, growing organisation, working alongside experienced UG Project Teams.

Package:
Competitive rates of pay.
23 Days annual leave.
Sick pay after completion of probation.
Take part in our "Career Pathway Programme", where there is an emphasis on training & career development.
Opportunity to progress your career within a growing company.
Supports to achieve chartered status.
Voluntary Pension available on completion of probation.
Employee membership for our LAYA EAP Programme - 24/7 Mental Wellbeing Support & Employee Assistance Programme.
Health Insurance Discount.
Life Assurance
Standard industry training provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise electrical crews carrying out New Connections works.
• Ensure all works are completed safely and in line with ESB standards, procedures, and permits.
• Coordinate daily activities with Project Engineers, Supervisors, Electrical Crews, and ESB personnel.
• Ensure crews have correct materials, plant, drawings, permits, and traffic management in place before works commence.
• Carry out daily briefings/toolbox talks and ensure crews understand the scope of works and associated risks.
• Ensure all LV/MV terminations, cut-outs, jointing support works, testing, and cable identification are completed correctly and uploaded onto Arc GIS System daily.
• Verify all labelling and phasing is accurate before energisation or handover.
• Monitor work quality and ensure no works are completed "half done" or outside specification.
• Ensure all reinstatement and housekeeping standards are maintained on site.
• Identify and elevate issues that may impact programme, safety, outages, customer connections, or ESB operations.
• Liaise professionally with customers, builders, subcontractors, and ESB representatives when required.
• Ensure crews maintain high standards of driving, van care, site awareness, and professionalism.
• Track daily progress and provide updates to management.
• Ensure all works are recorded accurately on ArcGIS or relevant tracking systems where applicable.
• Assist with planning upcoming works and identifying resource requirements.
• Mentor and support newer operatives coming into the business.

Qualifications & Skills

Education & Qualifications

• Level 6 Electrical Qualification
• Preferred, but not essential (UG MV/LV ESB PICW Approval or 2 years experience working on the ESB UG Network)
• Safepass
• Full Irish Drivers Licence

Skills & Experience

• Experience in electrical utility works/New Connections environment.
• Strong understanding of LV/MV works and ESB procedures.
• Good leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage crews and coordinate multiple activities.
• Strong awareness of safety and site risks.
• Ability to read drawings and work packs.
• Organised and capable of working to programme deadlines.
• Competent in basic IT skills such as a basic level of Excel & Microsoft Word

Personal Attributes

• Eager to learn and develop within a commercial environment
• Professional, reliable, and proactive
• Able to manage workload and prioritise tasks effectively
• Positive attitude with a strong work ethic

What TLI Group Offers

• Structured training, mentoring and guidance
• Exposure to large-scale utility infrastructure projects
• Career progression within a growing organisation
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative team environment