Senior Professional, Civil Site Engineer

Electricity Supply Board; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Credit Union

Staff well-being programmes

Generous parental leave

Job summary

Electricity Supply Board (ESB) is seeking a Senior Site Civil Engineer to oversee on-site activities, manage contractors, and ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations on large-scale generation projects in Ireland. The role requires a Level 8 Civil Engineering degree, at least five years of site management experience, and strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

It is a full-time, on-site position with travel across Irish projects and potential

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher civil engineering degree (Level 8).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in civil engineering with site management on energy infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with FIDIC contracts and contract administration.
• Experience engaging with stakeholders; ability to deliver high-quality work.
• Proven track record of delivering work to high professional standards; flexible and decisive.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise on-site activities of contractors on generation projects and demolition/construct phase activities.
• Assist with contract administration for main contractors and corresponding site issues.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental regulations and planning requirements on power plant construction.
• Act as on-site point of contact for project team and report progress to senior management.
• Coordinate with project managers, design engineers, safety and environmental specialists to ensure seamless contract execution.
• Maintain detailed logs, inspections and incident reports; support with contractor claims and commercial risks.

Skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Driving licence

Education

Level 8 Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

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Senior Professional, Civil Site Engineer

Vacancy Number: 28699

Category: Engineering - Civil / Structural

Job Type: Full-time

The Senior Site Civil Engineer / Site Manager role involves overseeing the day-to-day operations and management of Contractors undertaking civil works contracts on largescale generation projects as it delivers on its Net Zero 2040 strategy.

The successful candidate will initially be assigned to a renewablesolarproject construction site located intheSoutheastof Irelandfor an expected duration of6months and thereafter willwork on further largescale generation construction sites, with opportunities including but not limited to Thermal OCGT, Solar Projects and Demolition/Controlled Dismantling of existing Generation Power Station assets. The projects in Ireland arelocatedthroughout the country.

The successful candidate willbe responsible forensuring project contracts are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality, safety, environmental and planning compliance as well as commercial and contract adherence. The role also involvesassisting with the mentoring and professional development of junior staff.

The role will involve full-time assignment to the particular project site.

Key Responsibilities

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

• Manage,monitorand supervise all on-site activities of our Contractors, specifically for generationprojectsconstruction and/or demolition contractsduringenabling works, mainconstructionand commissioning activities.
• Assistwith the administration ofthe Contracts for main Contractors on site, including corresponding with the Contractor in relation to all site issues.
• Ensure strong compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations, and planning compliance, with a strong emphasis on the specific challenges of electricity generating power plant construction.
• Act as the point of contact for the project team, on site for the specified project.
• Monitor project progress and prepare regular reports for the overall project team and senior management.
• Coordinate with project managers, design engineers, safety specialists, environmentalspecialistsand other stakeholders to ensure seamless Contract execution.
• Undertake Quality Assurance documentation and Site Inspection Test Plan reviews,auditsand checks of the civil works on the site throughout the construction period.
• Resolve any issues or conflicts that arise on-site promptly and effectively in collaboration with other project team members.
• Maintain detailed andaccuraterecords of site activities, including daily logs, inspections, and incident reports.
• Support the assessment and resolution of Contractor’s claims and commercial risks.
• Support the project team with Third Party Stakeholder Management including Landowners interactions.

Experience and Qualifications

• Level 8 Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent third level qualification in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum5years’ experience in civil engineering withdemonstratedexperience of construction site management for energy infrastructure projects, delivered to the highest professional standards.
• Goodworking knowledge of FIDIC Contracts and the administration of Contracts inthis form.
• Experienceof stakeholder engagements with internal and external relevant parties and authorities.
• Proventrack recordwithdemonstratedabilityto deliver own work tothe highest professional standards.
• A flexible approach to work, to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines to deliver excellent client service.
• Ability to make quality decisions and judgements.
• Abilityto work and share knowledge and competencies within a team structure.
• Excellent communication, report writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Full driving license with access to a car.
• Acted in the position of Site Resident Civil Engineer and/or Site Manager inpreviousenergy utility infrastructure projects.
• Chartered status of arecognisedprofessional institution.

Location

This is a full-time onsite role based inIreland. The successful candidate will belocatedata generation project siteon a full-time basis though travel to otherIrishbasedgenerationprojects may berequiredfrom time to time. Travel to EMP Head Office in Dublin may also berequiredfrom time to time.

The base location associated with this role for the successful candidate will be EMP Offices at The Sidings Building, Dublin 2 or Eastgate, Little Island, Cork.

ReportingTo

The successful candidate will report to the Manager, Construction, Commercial, and Contracts Group within Generation Engineering Delivery.

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
• Access to staff well-beingprogrammes
• Generous parental leave entitlements
• Strong values-based and inclusive culture
• Strong commitment to diversity,equityand inclusion
• Great teamenvironment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

Closing Date

2nd 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:

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.

The successful candidate willbe requiredtoevidencetheir right to work in theRepublic of Ireland/ UKprior 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.