Quantity Surveying Graduate Development Programme 2026
Are you looking for a career as a Quantity Surveyor or related professional in the energy sector? Do you have, or are you about to get, a degree in Quantity Surveying? If you do, why not join ESB, Ireland's foremost energy company, where we are driven to make a difference and achieve Net Zero by 2040! With over 1000 engineers and related professionals, ESB is dedicated to investing in engineering expertise and developing critical skills to support Ireland's future growth and development. We see investing in our people, the current and future drivers of our organisation, as a central pillar of our strategy. Our Technical Graduates' Programme, known as our Early Career Technical Talent Programme, is aimed at STEM professionals with less than two years post-graduation experience. The objective of our Programme is to launch you on a track to career success. You will grow professionally, develop key skills, and actively contribute to ESB's Net Zero by 2040 strategy.
Programme Opportunities
In Customer Solutions you work to help customers optimise their energy production and usage and find their own sustainable energy solutions in our eCars and Smart Energy Services teams.
In Generation you work in power station and head office roles operating, maintaining, and optimising existing, and developing and building new thermal and renewable energy sources.
In Networks you work to ensure the provision of secure and reliable electricity transmission and distribution while facilitating the renewable energy transition for electricity, transport, and heat.
In Telecoms you work to build, operate, and maintain Ireland's largest private telecoms network facilitating operation of ESB, the electricity networks and many renewable generation facilities.
In our Centre of Engineering you join multi-disciplinary teams providing the essential technical inputs to enable delivery of ESB's Net Zero by 2040 strategy across Generation and Networks.
Early Career Technical Talent Programme Includes
Structured and timely learning and development through formal and on-the-job opportunities.
Work assignments giving appropriate breath of learning to facilitate career progression.
Performance targets set to challenge and develop you while you contribute to ESB's strategy.
Mentoring and career support to enable you to find the right career in the company.
Social networking to develop peer supports and relationships across the whole of ESB.
In addition: As an employee on our Early Career Technical Talent Programme, you will enjoy our many benefits including a competitive salary and bonus, performance-related promotions and a comprehensive benefits package built on the four pillars of reward, career, community, and wellbeing.
Location
Nationwide
What We Look For
You should have (or be working towards) a degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
Proven ability to deliver results in a fast-paced team environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent analytical skills combined with the ability to learn quickly.
Flexibility regarding work location (for your development you may need to change work location during the programme).
Graduates who are up for a Challenge!
Your CV Should Be No Longer Than 2 Pages and Clearly Outline the Following
Details of all your qualifications including titles, institutions, years of commencement and projected completion, and results to date.
Your relevant modules and projects.
All work experience (not just engineering / related experience).
Any relevant external interests / pursuits.
A contact telephone number (please ensure a voicemail function is activated on your phone).
Email address to reach you on.
Closing Date: Sunday 19th of October 2025
Closing Date: Sunday 19th of October 2025
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 us in confidence.
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.
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