Project Manager, Capital Projects

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Job Type: Full-time

Position Description

Facilities Management (FM) manage and maintain in excess of 90 properties in the ESB Property portfolio, to over 7000 staff. FM have responsibility for the delivery of a wide range of building related projects to ensure that the ESB Group can deliver its business in well maintained safe & sustainable workplace environments. Within FM the capital projects team is responsible for the delivery of the capital works programme across ESB through a multi-disciplinary professional team consisting of internal and external resources typically make up the delivery teams.

The role of the Capital Projects Project Manager is to work as part of the Capital Projects team in the role of designer and project manager in multidisciplinary teams delivering projects to ESB group.

The projects are typically construction projects on existing premises and vary from internal fitout with services upgrades to fabric (roof, windows, wall cladding, thermal, Mechanical Plant, Electrical Systems) upgrades to whole building upgrades. A key factor in working with existing buildings is familiarity with building regulations and their applicability to existing circumstances.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivering a series of projects of varying complexity annually as part of the overall Capital Works program in FM for a range of internal ESB customers, aligned to ESB Net Zero strategy
• Assemble and manage appropriate design teams, from professional and construction industry framework panels, to carry out the necessary work and provide the relevant services for projects. Manage these consultants on each project in line with ESB policies ensuring timely delivery and within budget.
• Competency to act in role as Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP) on relevant projects and advise on optimum design solutions for building projects.
• Managing stakeholder and providing timely reporting on projects progress and issues to stakeholders and Senior Capital PM Management
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with the planning and building regulatory framework and legislation on projects along with ESB policies and procedures in particular managing permit to work system on all projects.
• Inputting into a series of policies and procedures in line with ESB policies and Statutory legislation, to ensure projects are executed in a safe, cost effective, time efficient, professional and compliant manner.
• Working collaboratively with Facility Management team and delivering projects to ensure a full complete handover to the maintenance phase of the project by other members of the Facilities team including the Hard and Soft Services manager
• Producing sketch scheme proposals, tender information, construction information, as built information for projects including drawings, specifications, schedules and scope of works documents.

Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum of 4+ years relevant work experience is essential
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit
• SafePass
• Strong experience in construction Project Management.
• Experience in managing both internal and external stakeholders
• Experience in the delivery of building projects related to offices, stores, depots, and protected structures.
• Strong knowledge and understanding in relation to statutory obligations of Health and Safety legislation and its application in the workplace.
• Ability to plan work to deadlines
• Experience and knowledge of permit to work systems including assessment of risk assessment and method statements with emphasis on safety
• IOSH Managing Safety in Construction
• A sound knowledge of legislation relating to planning, construction, health & safety, energy and conservation in buildings
• Good interpersonal skills, commercial awareness and the ability to organise and motivate teams
• Have a good working knowledge of the legal, regulatory and governance framework within which the ESB operates and adhere to corporate policies, protocols and procedures
• Experience in cost management on construction projects
• Experience in delivery of M&E projects relating to offices, stores and vehicle garages

Location

This position will be based in ESB's Head Office at Fitzwilliam 27, Dublin 2

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 one anchor day 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.

Reporting To

Capital Projects Senior Project Manager

Why Work with Us ?

Opportunity to lead Ireland's transition to net zero carbon future

Progressive, hybrid working model

Career development through mentoring and training

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

17th September 2025.

Note: Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence,

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.

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, 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.