About the role

Contracts Manager Team Lead managing civil works during the construction phase of Networks Engineering projects in Ireland. Ensuring the successful delivery of projects with a focus on quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of Project Managers, Resident Engineers, Site Inspectors and Construction Specialists, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of Project requirements for all project owners on Networks infrastructure.
Mentoring and training of less experienced team members.
Developing and delivering improvements to current Project Manager, Resident Engineer and Site Inspector QMS procedures.
Act as the subject matter expert on civil engineering construction contracts, techniques and processes.
Set team objectives, manage performance, and ensure accountability for results.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across ESB to ensure quality and safety considerations are integrated into project planning and execution.
Act as the primary point of contact for all Project Manager, Resident Engineer and Site Inspector advice on ESB Networks Engineering projects.
Promote and lead the safety and quality management culture by taking ownership and demonstrating visible commitment.
Liaise with other teams and managers to both identify, develop and manage the resource requirements of the team.
Strategically identify any additional resource requirements within the team and/or the identification and development of any specific external supports in the form of Framework Agreements with consultants or contractors.

Minimum of seven years post-graduate experience
Strong understanding on the scoping, planning, design and construction phases of project work, including Contract Administration
The demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
A flexible approach to work, especially where necessary to deliver excellent Stakeholder Management service
Experience in successfully managing contractors in their delivery of construction projects
Ability to make quality decisions and judgements
Self-motivation and ability to project-manage own work and coordinate with those working alongside
A logical, yet imaginative approach to problem solving
Ability to work and share knowledge and competencies to develop junior staff
A clear focus on delivery of high-quality work
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Full drivers’ licence valid for use in Republic of Ireland.
Experience in Civil Engineering / Utility project contracts in excess of €10m in contract value would be advantageous
Chartered status in a recognised professional institution
Recent experience in managing a team.

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