Construction Supervisor, Kilkenny

Position Description

Applications are invited for the position of Construction Supervisor, Kilkenny Central Region.

The Construction Supervisor is responsible for managing all line and electrical construction maintenance and faults activities assigned to him/her. All of this work to be done to time, quality and budget requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan work and set priorities in line with Distribution & Customer Services policy and Business Rules.
• Receive all Construction work for the specified geographical area, including all commercial, industrial and larger domestic new supplies, line diversions, response system improvement work, Capital Program Work for LV to MV.
• Ensure that all work is executed to agreed SLAs and standards.
• Monitor on-going progress and quality of work let to External Contractors.
• Ensure that all team members are scheduled using IWM system in the most efficient manner possible, minimising disruptive influences.
• Ensure that direct reports complete all work safely, on time and to standard.
• Ensure that all support systems necessary to complete the work are in place and operating effectively.
• Ensure that all work is recorded as necessary for Asset Management Register.
• Manage and develop staff.
• Manage customer relations.
• Carry out quality and safety audits - staff and contractors – as per agreed audit schedule. Give  feedback on performance to staff and contractors.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Minimum 5 years relevant work experience required 
• Project Management  
• Understands and applies the relevant Quality Management Standards 
• Advanced Level 6 Electrical Craft Certificate or Equivalent Work Experience.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Network Assets and Standards
• Demonstrates knowledge of ESB Networks Safety Rules 
• Knowledge of ESB’s IT systems 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Offices applications 
• Understanding of ESB's Group policies in all dealings with staff, customers, contractors, general public etc.

Qualifications

Either 3rd Level qualification or equivalent work experience is essential.

Location

Kilkenny

Reporting to

Area Manager Portlaoise / Kilkenny, Central Region

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

€55,000 - €70,000 per annum.

Closing Date

18th of June, 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.