Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer
Role Description
AZOROM has an ongoing contract with ESB and wishes to fill this present position.
ESB's team provide specialist civil engineering services in the planning and development of high voltage transmission and distribution assets for the Networks Business. The team specialises in:
* Development stage design
* Management of sub-contractor and sub-consultants
* Consultation with planning authorities and state bodies
* Design Safety Management
* Project Scoping, Programming and Commercial Management
* As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will deliver civil engineering services and coordinate technical specialists from project inception through planning stage design and submission for electricity infrastructure projects at ESB..
Key Responsibilities
* Undertake planning stage designs for HV substation projects, including developing planning drawings and coordinating specialist inputs such as hydrology, ecology, and geotechnical.
* Provide technical civil engineering expertise during the development phase of HV substation projects to facilitate planning consent and capital approval.
* Undertake the Lead Engineer role for projects, coordinating multi-disciplinary designs, interfacing with clients and stakeholders, and managing fees and programmes. Relevant training will be provided.
* Specify, manage and be accountable for sub-contractor and sub-consultant inputs for all necessary stages of the projects.
* Coordinate with various stakeholders, including local authorities, customers, consultants, and landowners, to ensure project milestones are met.
* Promote and actively participate in the safety management culture across all activities by taking ownership and demonstrating a visible commitment to safety.
* Improve and standardise processes by implementing feedback and lessons learned from completed projects.
* Support the technical and professional development of junior staff.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
* At least 5 years of relevant experience in civil engineering or planning stage design.
* Strong technical skills in civil engineering and/or planning stage design.
* Proven ability to deliver results for significant projects and manage key aspects of projects.
* Clear commercial focus and excellent communication skills.
* Strong safety awareness, communication and technical report writing skills.
* Valid full driver's license for use in the ROI; access to a car; and the flexibility to travel nationwide one to two times per month.
Desirable
* Experience in delivering civil engineering / utility projects.
* Experience in planning stage design and submission within the jurisdiction.
* Experience in performing Lead Engineer and/or PSDP role on projects.
Qualifications
Essential
* Level 8 Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification.
Desirable
* Chartered status or working towards chartered status in a recognized professional institution.
Base Location
ESB's Offices at Dublin Airport, moving to a new location in Dublin 2, April 2026.
Hybrid working will be a feature of this role, combining remote working with attendance at base for in-person collaboration 2 days per week, subject to ongoing review.
Work Input
8:30 – 16:45, Monday to Friday
Anticipated start date
January 2026
Duration
12 months