Position Overview
The Strategic Land Access Governance & Support Manager role is a dynamic, engaging position within the Strategic Land Access Team. It requires a highly motivated individual with strong administrative, stakeholder and management capabilities, and proven ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and effectively manage a team, ensuring best practice support to all functions on the Strategic Land Access Team.
Build and maintain good relationships with other sections such as Legal departments, the E&MP conflicts & project teams, Eirgrid, valuers, etc to ensure effective execution of the role.
Develop and maintain processes to manage governance on PR6 allowances, monitor and report on spend.
Support, monitor and report on all aspects of claims management & land access issues, providing clear and timely updates as required to management team and legal.
Support all areas of strategic land access such as monitoring & supporting the implementation of agreements, policies, Site Acquisition & land access issues.
Manage & ensure due diligence is completed on files relating to claims, special order applications, settlement and compensation agreements etc.
Manage and monitor risk register for the strategic land access team.
Develop and manage KPIs and reports for the area including management report on specific infrastructure projects.
Ensure processes are developed, implemented and managed in relation to settlement & upfront agreements, landowner compensation payments etc.
Engage with and manage where appropriate and required external service providers such as valuers, legal teams and Agents to enable the team carry out its functions.
Contribute to overall business development strategy.
Other duties that may emerge in the Strategic Land Access area or as assigned by the Manager.
Essential Experience and Qualifications
Relevant 3rd Level qualification or equivalent work experience.
5 years’ relevant experience with particular emphasis on performance monitoring and reporting.
Strong interpersonal skills, with excellent written communication abilities, including report and letter writing.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a cross‑functional team and deliver results within agreed timelines.
Self‑motivated with ability to plan and communicate requirements to progress new initiatives, and a track record of delivering work and/or projects, prioritising own work and the work of others.
Desirable
A legal based qualification.
Location
The successful candidate will be based in one of the following locations: ESB Networks Leopardstown Road, Dublin 18; ESB Networks Wilton, Cork; or ESB Networks Rosbrien, Limerick. Other locations may be considered, and the base location will be agreed with the successful candidate. This is a national role and there will be a requirement to attend meetings with team and stakeholders nationwide but primarily Dublin & Midlands.
Reporting To
This position will report to the Stakeholder Relations Manager in the Strategic Land Access Team.
Benefits
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
€59,000 to €70,00 per annum.
Closing Date
8th June 2026.
Interview Process
Candidates 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.
Notes
Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role. The successful candidate will be required to evidence their right to work in the Republic of Ireland prior to commencement of employment.
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