Job Description

The Generation Engineering Offshore Wind (OSW) Group, within Engineering and Major Projects (EMP), is seeking an experienced Offshore Wind Transport & Installation Manager to provide strategic and technical leadership across ESB’s offshore wind portfolio. The role will own the development and assurance of transport and installation strategies, contracting approaches, campaign planning and key interfaces for foundations, turbines, cables and offshore substations. The successful candidate will be a recognised T&I leader who can direct multidisciplinary teams, manage complex commercial and technical risks and influence project decisions at senior level.

In support of ESB’s strategic objectives of decarbonising electricity and building resilient infrastructure, you will lead the development of safe, executable and commercially optimised offshore construction solutions for major projects in Ireland and the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as ESB’s senior authority for offshore wind transport and installation, setting portfolio-level strategy and assuring project T&I plans, installation concepts and key technical decisions.
• Lead the development and implementation of project T&I strategies, including installation methodology, vessel and equipment selection, port and marshalling strategy, logistics, programme, cost and contracting approach.
• Direct T&I engineering and interface management across foundations, turbines, cables, offshore substations, consenting, design, fabrication, procurement, construction and operations.
• Lead the definition and procurement of major T&I scopes and contracts, including market engagement, tender documentation, technical evaluation, supplier selection, negotiations and management of specialist consultants and contractors.
• Own campaign planning and technical assurance, including environmental and metocean criteria, operability limits, installation analyses, logistics modelling, marine assurance and construction-readiness reviews.
• Identify, quantify and communicate critical T&I risks and opportunities, providing senior-level advice on safety, programme, cost, insurance, consenting, supply-chain and commercial implications and driving mitigation actions.
• Build organizational capability by leading and mentoring T&I resources, maintaining strategic relationships with ports, vessel providers and contractors, sharing market intelligence and representing ESB at relevant industry forums.

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Level 8 degree in Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering or a related discipline, or an equivalent qualification.
• Typically 10 years or more relevant professional experience, including substantial offshore transport and installation experience and experience leading major work packages, teams or technical functions.
• Deep understanding of offshore wind construction and logistics, including installation vessels, specialist equipment, ports, marshalling, offshore operations and weather-risk management.
• Proven track record developing and delivering T&I strategies and installation campaigns for major offshore wind, oil and gas or marine infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience in procurement and commercial management of high-value marine or installation contracts, including tendering, negotiation, cost development and contractor management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary interfaces and communicate complex technical, safety, programme and commercial risks to project teams and senior decision-makers.
• Strong leadership, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to travel internationally and hold a valid passport and driving licence.

Desirable

• Level 9 qualification in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered status with a recognised professional institution.
• Project management qualification.
• Experience across more than one major offshore wind package, such as foundations, turbines, cables or offshore substations, and experience of both fixed and floating offshore wind.

Location

This position will be based at an ESB Engineering & Major Projects office in Dublin or Cork, with regular travel to project, port, supplier, fabrication and offshore locations in Ireland, the UK and internationally as required.

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

Offshore Wind Engineering Manager, Generation Engineering Civil & Environmental Team.

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

€86,000 - €101,000 per annum

Closing Date

08th October 2026

Interview

Candidates 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 is 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.