Hybrid Network Development Manager

at ESB

• Job title: Network Development Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: €86,000 - €101,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Ireland

About the role

• Network Development Manager leading Northwest, Central and Northeast regional teams for ESB Networks. Responsible for network planning and strategic alignment with the Climate Action Plan goals.

Responsibilities

• Leading Northwest, Central and Northeast (excluding Dublin North) regional Network Development teams.
• Development of Price Review submissions outlining high and medium voltage reinforcements in the North regions including 20 kV conversion.
• Implementation of Price Review projects to handover to delivery including preparation and/or approval of Investment Appraisals and Technical Approvals and engagements with EirGrid on Connection Agreements.
• Timely delivery of large customer connection offers according to the connection policy.
• Completion of all renewable generation connection studies according to CRU requirements.
• Engagements with Local Authorities and large customers in the North regions to establish future growth of demand, discuss site requirements for new substations, provide support for any technical queries from customers and stakeholders in the region.
• Engagements with renewable industry bodies (WEI, ISEA, ESA), CRU and DCEE on the implantation of the ECP-GSS connection policy and Renewable Energy Directives.
• Collaboration with Delivery Organisation on timing of various projects, specific project related challenges and solutions for Limited Capacity Areas.
• Supporting the digitalisation of Distribution System Planning processes and increasing efficiency within the department to facilitate energy transformation and significant increase in the volume of connection applications to the distribution system.
• Reporting and regular updates on customer connections and reinforcement projects for the three North regions.
• Proactively look for ways to use data analytics solution to help the business move to a data driven approach to decision making.
• Work closely with Network Assets (overhead lines, underground cables, and MV substations), Commercial section, and DMSO, in support of introducing changes to business processes.
• Engaging with the business on the Networks for Net Zero Strategy, Network Development strategic targets and actions to deliver on them.
• Engaging across the business on the new initiatives and policy directions within the Network Development to ensure they are delivered and embedded within the business.

Requirements

• 10 plus years relevant work experience is essential.
• Strong leader who will be able to work with senior stakeholders and with the planning teams to implement the required change processes.
• Good understanding of the key business challenges and opportunities for ESB Networks, our customers and our stakeholders as we transition to a lower carbon energy system in Ireland.
• Self-motivated with ability to plan and communicate requirements to progress new initiatives, and a track record of delivering of work/and or projects, with the ability to delegate and assign work to others to ensure on time completion of work in line with priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, experience leading cross functional initiatives, to solve problems and get the job done.
• An inquisitive mind and willingness to challenge conventional models.
• Comprehensive stakeholder management and communications skills, both external and internal, proficient across the range up to and including at a senior stakeholder level.
• Ability to effectively communicate with business, technical and IT stakeholders.
• Ability to act independently and take initiative.
• Strong technical background and understanding of distribution system planning, capable of informed judgements / contributing to alternatives discussions and decision making, to support and facilitate the prioritised projects progressing.
• Proven track record of success contributing to the training and development of technical professionals.
• Proven ability to work with other functions, including cross-divisional and external stakeholders to achieve business objectives.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage a number of conflicting and frequently changing priorities.

Benefits

• 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.