Stations Supervisor - North East

Electricity Supply Board; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous parental leave entitlements

Staff well-being programmes

CSR opportunities

Sports and social clubs

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Electricity Supply Board (ESB) seeks a Station Supervisor to lead delivery of work in the National Programme Delivery area. You will ensure contractor safety, manage schedules, and drive cost efficiency while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

The role requires 5+ years of relevant experience, strong project management, and knowledge of MV/HV networks. Hybrid working in the Northeast region with two days in the workplace per week is offered.

Qualifications

• Advanced Level 6 Electrical Craft Certificate or Level 7+ qualification with electrical theory content.
• A minimum of 5+ years relevant work experience is essential.
• Knowledge of Network Assets and Standards in particular – HV Stations, Cables, Lines & Protection.
• Understanding of ESB Group policies in dealings with staff, customers, contractors, etc.
• Demonstrates knowledge of ESB Networks Safety Rules.
• Full clean EU driving licence.
• Good knowledge of MV & HV Network Operations.
• Project Management capability.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of ESB Procurement systems.
• Familiarity with Business Systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that contractor personnel complete work safely, on time and to required standards.
• Ensure a safe working environment for staff, contractors and the public.
• Carry out safety and quality audits as per agreed audit schedule and provide feedback on performance.
• Use Safety Management System and Local Safety Plans.
• Organising, planning and prioritising for the delivery of work programmes.
• Scheduling work and tracking and reporting on performance.
• Managing contractor productivity to replace aging network assets and install new assets.
• Ensure that work schedules are organised efficiently to minimise disruption.
• Managing costs to minimise risk of over-expenditure on approvals or work programmes.
• Financial management, liaising with QS, management files, processing invoices.
• Managing Contractors and interface with internal delivery teams.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with ESB.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Safety compliance

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Level 7 electrical/related technical qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

ESB Procurement systems

Business systems

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

Position Description

The role of the Station Supervisor includes responsibility for delivery of work as assigned in the areas of National Programme Delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that contractor personnel complete work safely, on time and to required standards.
• Ensure a safe working environment for staff, contractors and the public.
• Carry out safety and quality audits as per agreed audit schedule and provide feedback on performance.
• Use Safety Management System and Local Safety Plans.
• Organising, planning and prioritising for the delivery of work programmes.
• Scheduling work and tracking and reporting on performance.
• Managing contractor productivity to replace aging network assets as well as installing new assets.
• Ensure that work schedules are organised in the most efficient manner possible, minimising disruptive influences.
• Managing costs to minimise/eliminate the risk of over-expenditure on Project Capital Approvals or work programmes.
• Financial management, i.e. liaison with QS, management files, processing of invoices, etc.
• Managing Contractors and the interface with internal delivery teams.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with BBC.

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Advanced Level 6 Electrical Craft Certificate/A suitable Level 7 or higher qualificationin Electrical, Electrical Services, Electronics, Mechanical or other suitable alternative qualification with a sizeable electrical theory content
• A minimum of 5+ years relevant work experience is essential.
• Knowledge of Network Assets and Standards in Particular – HV Stations, Cables, Lines & Protection.
• An understanding of ESB's Group policies in all dealings with staff, customers, contractors, general public etc.
• Demonstrates knowledge of ESB Networks Safety Rules.
• Full clean EU driving licence.
• Good knowledge of MV & HV Network Operations.
• Project Management capability.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Offices applications.
• Knowledge of ESB Procurement systems.
• Familiarity with Business Systems.

Location

Flexible within the Northeast Region.

Smart Working at ESB is designed to make ‘in-person’ time together as purposeful as possible while also enabling the effective useofdigital 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

Project Leader, Stations Delivery North, NPD.

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
• 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

€59,000 to €70,000 per annum

Closing Date

23rd October 2026

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

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.