Planning and Reporting Specialist
The Planning and Reporting Specialist role is responsible for maintaining routine programme-level reporting, planning and coordination activities, ensuring accuracy and consistency of reporting data, adequate and timely resource planning, forecasting and work programming across the Networks Projects Portfolio.
In support of ESB's strategic objectives of decarbonising electricity, building resilient infrastructure, and empowering customers, you will:
Enable accurate, timely programme reporting and forecasting to support delivery of PR6 infrastructure investment
Strengthen governance, data integrity, and performance oversight across the Networks Projects PR6 and PR7 portfolio
Support efficient coordination across multiple delivery teams and workstreams, ensuring alignment and resource readiness
Contribute to continuous improvement and optimisation of reporting and planning processes to enhance delivery outcomes
Key Responsibilities
Routine programme coordination activities, ensuring dashboards, trackers, and reporting tools are accurate and up to date
Ensure consistency, quality, and timeliness of programme-level data and reporting outputs
Support project-level delivery assurance, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure resources and materials are available, including attendance and facilitation of work programme and resourcing meetings across the business.
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvement across the programme
Maintain department procedures, business continuity plans, and data governance standards
Experience and Qualifications
Experience in planning, reporting, programme coordination, or data analysis
Experience working in a complex project or infrastructure delivery environment
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret, validate, and present programme data
Proven ability to manage multiple data sources, trackers, and reporting tools
Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience with programme governance, forecasting, and performance reporting frameworks
Relevant degree or 5 years equivalent experience
Experience in utilities, energy, or large-scale infrastructure programmes
Experience supporting resource planning and delivery assurance activities
Experience in financial tracking, forecasting and cost monitoring at project and programme level.
Knowledge of process improvement or continuous improvement methodologies
Location
This position will be based in Engineering and Major Projects Offices in the Sidings, Dublin 2, or Eastgate, Cork.
Smart Working at ESB is designed to make 'in-person' time together as purposeful as possible while also enabling the effective use of digital 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.
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-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
Closing Date
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The successful candidate will be required to evidence their right to work in the Republic of Ireland prior 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.
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