About this role
<p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Join our dedicated group where we provide a range of planning, design, construction, operation & maintenance, and management services required for electricity industry infrastructure projects in Ireland. Our work directly strengthens Ireland’s electricity infrastructure and directly supports ESB’s Net Zero 2040 strategy, enabling a more resilient and sustainable energy future.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">A Brighter, zero carbon future awaits!</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 4.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">The <strong>Building Compliance and Standards Professional </strong>will play a key role in the delivery of civil and structural engineering services from feasibility through to construction stage of projects for ESB. This role involves close collaboration with design teams, ESB partners, and Contractors to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.</span></p> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">This role will provide independent compliance assurance, safeguarding ESB against statutory, safety and reputational risk, while supporting the efficient delivery of projects.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Lead the design development, review, and delivery of small to medium</span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'Cambria Math', serif;color:black">‑</span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">scale capital projects.</span></span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Act as the technical authority for compliance with Building Regulations, fire safety, accessibility, health and safety, and environmental requirements, including performing the role of Assigned Certifier in accordance with the Building Control (Amendment) Regulations (BCAR).</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Ensure full compliance with all relevant Irish legislation and standards, including the Building Control Acts, Building Regulations, and Fire Services Acts.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Review and evaluate design documentation, statutory compliance submissions, and certification records.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Support and participate in inspections, audits, and condition assessments of ESB buildings and facilities.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Liaise effectively with designers, contractors, Ancillary Certifiers, and regulatory authorities throughout the project lifecycle.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Contribute to the development, continuous improvement, and governance of ESB building compliance standards and procedures.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Participate in risk identification, mitigation, and assurance processes.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Prepare clear, concise technical reports and provide evidence</span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'Cambria Math', serif;color:black">‑</span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">based recommendations to internal stakeholders.</span></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 4.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Experience and Qualifications</strong><strong> </strong></span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Essential </strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 41.7pt;text-indent:-18.05pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong> </strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:12.65pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Minimum 5 years relevant post-graduate consultancy experience.</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">A recognizable Degree (Level 8 or higher) in Civil and Structural Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline</span></li> <li style="line-height:12.65pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Chartered status with Engineers Ireland or equivalent</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Strong knowledge of Irish building regulations and statutory compliance frameworks</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Experience working on building projects in a regulated environment</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and compliance documentation</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills with both internal teams and external regulatory authorities</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Full driving licence and access to a car</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 5.65pt;line-height:12.65pt;text-indent:-18.05pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Desirable</strong></span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:12.65pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="color:black">A recognizable Level 9 degree in Civil and Structural Engineering</span><span style="color:black"> </span></span></li> <li style="line-height:12.65pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Experience in public sector, utilities or infrastructure environments</span></li> <li style="line-height:12.65pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Knowledge of fire engineering, assigned certifier processes, or building control management systems</span></li> <li style="line-height:12.65pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Experience supporting audits or regulatory inspection</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-indent:0.0cm;line-height:12.65pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="color:black">Location</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:8.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:120%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:120%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">This role is based in either E&MP Dublin/ Cork offices but travel to project locations as required is a key requirement of the role.</span></p> <p style="margin:8.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:120%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration at agreed frequencies weekly. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual.</span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Reporting to</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.45pt 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Senior Team Leader in Networks Civil & Environmental Engineering</span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">, Networks Engineering</span></span></p> <p style="margin:0.45pt 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;border:medium none currentcolor"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;border:medium none currentcolor">Why Work with Us?</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;border:medium none currentcolor"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;border:medium none currentcolor"> </span></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;line-height:normal;border-width:medium;border-color:currentcolor;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;border:medium none currentcolor">Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;line-height:normal;border-width:medium;border-color:currentcolor;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;border:medium none currentcolor">Career development through mentoring and training </span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;line-height:normal;border-width:medium;border-color:currentcolor;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;border:medium none currentcolor">Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;line-height:normal;border-width:medium;border-color:currentcolor;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;border:medium none currentcolor">Sports and Social Clubs</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;line-height:normal;border-width:medium;border-color:currentcolor;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;border:medium none currentcolor">Networking opportunities</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;line-height:normal;border-width:medium;border-color:currentcolor;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;border:medium none currentcolor">Credit Union</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;line-height:normal;border-width:medium;border-color:currentcolor;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;border:medium none currentcolor">Generous Pension</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;line-height:normal;border-width:medium;border-color:currentcolor;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;border:medium none currentcolor">Access to staff well-being programmes</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;line-height:normal;border-width:medium;border-color:currentcolor;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;border:medium none currentcolor">Generous parental leave entitlements</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;line-height:normal;border-width:medium;border-color:currentcolor;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;border:medium none currentcolor">Strong values-based and inclusive culture </span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;line-height:normal;border-width:medium;border-color:currentcolor;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;border:medium none currentcolor">Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion </span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;line-height:normal;border-width:medium;border-color:currentcolor;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;border:medium none currentcolor">Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 18.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;border:medium none currentcolor"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;border:medium none currentcolor"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;border:medium none currentcolor">Salary</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;border:medium none currentcolor"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">€49,000 - €58,000 per annum</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;border:medium none currentcolor"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;border:medium none currentcolor"><br></span><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;border:medium none currentcolor">Closing Date</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;border:medium none currentcolor"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;border:medium none currentcolor">16th July 2026</span></p> <div> <div> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Interview </span></strong></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Candidates who are 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: </span></p> </div> <div> <p> </p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Accountable and Ethical </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Collaborative </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Growing and Adaptive </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Proactive </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Respectful and Supportive </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">More information available on <a href="https://esb.ie/careers/our-people-promise" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Our People Promise</a> </span></p> </div> <div> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Notes </span></strong></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role. </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The successful candidate will be required to evidence their right to work in the Republic of Ireland / UK prior to commencement of employment. </span> </span></p> </div> </div>