Engineering Project Manager

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Asset Development is tasked withidentifying,developingandbringing toconstructionnew investment opportunities on behalf of ESB Group.TheRenewablesand Dispatchable Energy teams within Asset Development have successfullydevelopedandarein the process of developinga number ofprojects in the UK andIreland andare activelyseekingtoacquireor develop further projects in both Ireland and abroad. Development activitiescompriseidentifyingand developing opportunities to enhance and expand the generation portfolio to achieve the ESB growth targets – bringing the projects from Concept Stage through to Financial Investment Decision.

The successful candidates willbe responsible forleading the development of Assets in FlexibleGeneration, BatteryEnergyStorageSystemsand System Services portfolios, working closely with team members across the various business units in ESB. The successful candidates will be highly motivated, innovative, commercially driven and havea track recordof successfully delivering projects.

Provide leadership and direction to assigned project teams in the development of projects from Concept phase through to Final Investment Decision followed by handover to the construction team.

Oversee the assessment and development of new business opportunities such as brownfield/greenfield sites, application ofnew technologiesand on occasions potential acquisitions.

Champion Safety across the projects by leading implementation of the safety management strategy across all projects.

Development,managementand responsibility for the business case for assigned projects.

Promote and fostera strong teamculture and open and transparent communication within the project team and throughout the ESB AD business unit.

Ensure effective project delivery in line with ESB’s internal rigorous project management methodologies, achieving a consistent high standard of output from the project team which meets all technical, commercial, legal procurement and programme requirements.

Ensure commercial focus and rigour is brought to each project.

Oversee the development and implementation of the procurement and contract strategy for each of the projects and co-ordinate the various contractsrequiredfor each project.

Manage stakeholder relationships, both internally and externally, including interfacing with the power and gas grid System Operators and supporting the acquisition of necessary permits, authorisations,planningand connection agreements.

Ensuring that all project risks are continually assessed,reportedand managed in line with ESB’s governance systems.

Regular reporting to ESB AD management team and the relevant Project Boards, ensuring that the Board Members are informed of relevant risks and issues across the programme and that required decisions are taken in the necessarytimeframe.

Be fully informed of industry issues which mayimpacton the choice of technology and ensure that this information feeds into the decision-making process.

7 years relevant experience.

A track recordin delivering projects and new business development initiatives, with relevant experience in managing the development of energy generation/storage projects.

Experience of working from own initiative, taking ownership of work / projects and motivating team members to deliver teamobjectivesor projects.

Analytical skills to assess projects and the ability to summarise the key parameters of a project.

Ability to clearly plan and communicate the requirements to progress specific projects or new initiatives in the project development area.

3rd level qualification in engineering or equivalent.

Experience of negotiations and commercial ability.

Knowledge of energystorage andgeneration technologiesand experience of working with these technologies.

Knowledge of the energy market and regulatory supports in Ireland and UK

Knowledge of procurement procedures.

Financial skill to appraise project returns and profitability.

Understanding of power generation business.

A primary Engineering degree or equivalent.

Project management qualification and/or other business management qualifications that may compliment the essential/desirable knowledge, skills and experience listed above.

ESB is committed to offering flexibility in ways of working and we call that Smart Working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible and remote ways of working.

Based on the operational requirements of the role, smart working arrangements will be agreed between the Line Manager and the successful candidate based on the needs of the specific role, the individual and the team.

The Flexiable Generation Manager, Asset Development.

Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition tonet zero carbon future

Progressive, hybrid working model

Career developmentthrough mentoring andtraining

Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities

Sports and Social Clubs

Networking opportunities

Credit Union

Access to staff well-beingprogrammes

Generous parental leave entitlements

Strong values-based and inclusive culture

Strong commitment to diversity,equityand inclusion

Great teamenvironment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

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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. xcfaprz 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.