About this role
<div> <div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">ESB is a purpose led company striving to create a brighter future for the customers and communities we serve, leading the transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy. </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Generation Engineering is the group within ESB Engineering and Major Projects whose contribution is to efficiently support the delivery of renewables projects such as onshore and offshore wind, solar, long duration energy storage, hydrogen production, as well as flexible thermal generation stations, site remediation and demolition projects. </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The Generation Engineering Safety Specialist Lead will work in conjunction with Generation Projects (GP) teams to ensure that the business is fully compliant with safety legislation and ESB requirements and that contractors are operating to the highest standards to ensure the safe delivery of our projects, with an emphasis on the discharge of the PSDP and Principle Designer ( UK) roles. </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The successful candidate will be highly motivated and have a track record of successfully undertaking the role of PSDP/PD on a diverse range of large infrastructure projects and to provide strategic safety leadership. </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to develop their career in this innovative area of construction which will assist in tackling climate change. </span></p> </div> <div> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong> </span></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Provide health and safety direction and support to EMP Generation Engineering (GE) & Generation Projects (GP) multidisciplinary teams at various stages of the project development cycle. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Develop and monitor health and safety strategy in liaison with the Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) team through auditing and quality assurance of documentation for the PSDP (Project Supervisor Design Process), Principal Designer (PD) roles across GE & GP, ensuring these are aligned with all relevant legislative and ESB requirements. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Monitor review and improve the process by which the Project Supervisor Design Stage (PSDP) role and the Principal Designer role is carried out in GE and GPD. Review design risk assessments (DRAs) and preliminary H&S plans for design & construction teams and provide feedback and training to improve the quality of both the assessments and plans. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Identify and develop in house training on Safety in Design and the PSDP/PD role using external stakeholders or subject matter experts within EMP to build staff competency. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Work closely with GE design teams and/or external designers to ensure safety design coordination is carried out effectively </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Identify hazards arising from the design or from the technical, organisational, planning or time related aspects of projects. Where possible, eliminate the hazards or reduce the risks. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Carrying out contractor competency evaluations and advising on any recommendations. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Work closely with management and other safety specialists in leading and promoting a health and safety culture among staff and on sites. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">To be an expert in the role as a point of contact for staff on any safety related issues to include but not limited to the role of PSDP and PD. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Experience and Qualifications </strong></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> Essential </span></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Level 8 Qualification in Health and Safety. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Minimum of 7 years Health & Safety experience within the construction industry on large scale projects and have proven track record of implementing safety programs including minimum 2 years undertaking the PSDP/PD role. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">In-depth knowledge of Safety and Health legislation, codes of practice and standards. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Excellent influencing, leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to work on one’s own initiative. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Desirable </strong></span></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience of Generation Utility Construction to include Solar farm projects, Thermal projects, Onshore & Offshore Wind Farm Projects or Demolition projects </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Principal Designer (PD) experience </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Location </strong></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">This position will be based in Engineering and Major Projects Offices in the Sidings Building, Dublin 2, or Eastgate, cork. Travel to site project locations is a feature of the role. </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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 on at least two anchor days per week. 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> </div> <div> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Reporting To </strong></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Generation Engineering Capability Assurance Manager </span></p> </div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Why Work with Us? </strong></span></p> </div> <div> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Progressive, hybrid working model</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Career development through mentoring and training </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Sports and Social Clubs</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Networking opportunities</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Credit Union</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Generous Pension</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Access to staff well-being programmes</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Generous parental leave entitlements</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong values-based and inclusive culture</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted </span></li> </ul> </div> <div> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Salary </strong></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">€71,000 to €84,000 per annum </span></p> </div> <div> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Closing Date </strong></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">8th July 2026 </span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p> </p> <div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Interview </strong> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Accountable and Ethical </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Collaborative </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Growing and Adaptive </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proactive </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Respectful and Supportive </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Notes:</strong> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role. </span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div>