Job Description

The electricity transmission system is undergoing significant transformation driven by Ireland’s decarbonisation targets, the increasing complexity of capital infrastructure delivery, and strengthened regulatory oversight under PR6. Within this evolving context, the Transmission Team plays a central role in supporting ESB Networks’ obligations as Transmission Asset Owner (TAO). The relationship between TAO and EirGrid as Transmission System Operator (TSO) is governed by the Infrastructure Agreement supported by various interface committees and business processes. The Transmission team play a key stakeholder management role across the business to ensure necessary and agreed structures and processes are in place to manage the strategic relationship between TAO and TSO to meet statutory and regulatory performance and reporting requirements.

This is an exciting opportunity and challenging role within the Transmission team and the wider Strategy and Network Development function. It requires an individual that is highly motivated with strong stakeholder and analytical skills and a programme, performance and reporting background who can work well with others both inside and outside the organisation.

The Transmission team member will support performance management, monitoring and reporting across a range of TAO/TSO processes including, but not limited to, the areas of investment planning & delivery, transmission outage management and delivery of incentive income. The role involves preparing multiannual plans, supporting external audits, responding to public consultations, supporting the business to deliver, quarterly reports and preparation of annual transmission performance reports and plans for CRU.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and build relationships with EirGrid and key internal stakeholders by ensuring a culture of proactive and open communication.
• Collaborate closely with other teams across ESB (e.g. Regulation, Programme, Finance, E&MP, and Regions) to ensure TAO requirements are delivered.
• Monitor and report on delivery of transmission requirements in PR5 with a particular emphasis on securing incentive income.
• Develop and manage initiatives for improvements in internal TAO processes and in joint TAO/TSO processes with particular emphasis on the Transmission Outage Programme and capital works delivery.
• Support and contribute to the Transmission team in developing and leading innovative plans and solutions to improve TAO/TSO collaboration and information exchange to meet the PR5 challenges and emerging needs.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• 5 years’ relevant experience with particular emphasis on performance monitoring and reporting.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder skills.
• A demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Highly motivated – able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Strong communications skills

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of ESB Networks Transmission business

Qualifications

Essential

• Either 3rd Level qualification or equivalent work experience.

Location

Base location is flexible and will be agreed following the appointment of the successful candidate. This is a national role and there will be a requirement to attend meetings with stakeholders from time to time, in various locations nationwide but primarily Dublin & Midlands.

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

This position will report to the Transmission Manager, Strategy & Network Development

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

€59,000 to €70,000 per anum

Closing Date

6th October 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.