Project Manager, Capital Works

Position description

Facilities Management (FM) manage and maintain in excess of 90 properties in the ESB Property portfolio, to over 9000 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) upgrades to whole building upgrades. A key factor in working with existing buildings is familiarity with building regulations and their applicability to existing circumstances. 

The candidate will ideally have experience as an Architect / Architectural Technologist and is interested in developing their project management skills.

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 stakeholders 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

Essential 

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ relevant experience delivering building, construction or capital works projects relating to offices, stores, depots and protected structures.

• Relevant third-level qualification in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience with an architectural background.

• Proven ability to independently deliver construction projects up to €2 million from concept and design through procurement, construction and handover, acting as Project Manager and/or Lead Designer with limited oversight.

• Experience managing and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams, including architectural, structural, mechanical & electrical, fire, security and telecommunications disciplines, together with proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.

• Strong knowledge of legislation relating to planning, construction, health and safety, energy and conservation in buildings, including statutory Health and Safety obligations and the review of risk assessments, method statements and permit-to-work systems.

• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to plan work to deadlines, manage internal and external stakeholders, control project costs and motivate project teams. Full clean driving licence and SafePass required.

 

Desirable 

• Experience in construction project management, permit to work systems, risk assessments/method statements, cost management, and delivery of M&E projects; IOSH Managing Safety in Construction or project management qualifications would be an advantage.

Location

This position will be based in ESB’s Head Office at Fitzwilliam 27, Dublin 2. However, travel will be required as part of the role.

Smart Working at ESB is designed to make ‘in-person’ time together as purposeful as possible while also enabling the effective use of digital tools and hybrid arrangements to preserve our commitment to flexibility. The successful candidate may work flexibly within the jurisdiction where they have been employed, with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration at least two days per week. All Smart Working arrangements are subject to regular review based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the business.

Reporting To

Capital Projects Senior Project Manager

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future

• Career development through mentoring and training

• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities

• Sports and Social Clubs

• Networking opportunities

• Credit Union

• Generous Pension

• 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

Salary

€49,800 - €58,600 per annum (depending on experience)

Closing Date

25th September 2026

Interview

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:

• Accountable and Ethical

• Collaborative

• Growing and Adaptive

• Proactive

• Respectful and Supportive

More information available on Our People Promise

Notes

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

The successful candidate will be required to evidence their right to work in the Republic of Ireland prior to commencement of employment.