Gas Networks Ireland operates and maintains Ireland’s €3 billion, 14,758km national gas network, supplying reliable energy to more than 720,000 homes and businesses. The network delivers more than 30% of the country’s total energy and 40% of its electricity generation.
We are dedicated to achieving net zero and advancing the energy transition through integrated planning and collaboration with the energy industry. To realise our vision and to be at the heart of Ireland’s energy future, we are committed to transforming our network to achieve net zero carbon emissions onboarding biomethane and green hydrogen.
We have a proud legacy, and our values guide how we work every day - drawing on our experience, doing what’s right for each other and our communities, and staying energised for the change ahead.
When you join Gas Networks Ireland, you become part of an organisation that invests in its people. We are committed to supporting your growth and wellbeing in a workplace where everyone can contribute and thrive.
The closing date for receipt of applications for this vacancy is 24th April 2026, and applications submitted after this closing date will not be accepted.
The Role
The Asset Delivery function within Gas Networks Ireland is responsible for the end to endplanning, designing and delivery of GNI’s portfolio of asset development programmes. TheAsset Delivery function brings together all the technical and project support capabilitiesneeded to take high-level projects and programmes from the Portfolio Office and translate thesethroughfrom detaileddesignandproject planning,toconstructiondelivery andhandoverto Asset Operations.
Reporting to the Digital Design Services Manager, the Design Interface and Assurance Lead will be responsible for managing design interfaces and coordinating deliverables with key internal and external stakeholders. This role will support the enabling of the design process for materials, engineering service providers, and other framework competitions that support end‑to‑end design delivery.
The role will also lead and manage a team that consolidates technical inputs from engineering and technical support functions into high‑quality, pre‑formatted documentation. The Design Interface and Assurance Lead will ensure that all technical scope, evaluation criteria, and requirements are accurately captured fully aligning design requirements prior to handover to Supply Chain for sourcing activities.
This role requires a highly organised, results driven individual who can coordinate activities, drive outputs, problem solve, energetic through taking ownership to support engineering teams, the candidate will need strong communication and relationship management skills
Duties and Responsibilities
Manage a team that acts as a critical interface between Engineering and Supply Chain and other key internal and external stakeholders enabling efficient, compliant and high-quality end-to-end deliverables supporting the delivery of the design process e.g. materials etc.
• Manage and coordinate technical scope from engineering disciplines, clarify assumptions and technical requirements, ensure engineering intent, evaluation criteria is accurately reflected in pre-procurement documentation prior to engagement with Supply Chain.
• Manage and coordinate technical input requirements to frameworks, mini-competitions and call-off contracts to meet programme timelines, support premarket engagements e.g. develop appendices, centralise data sheets and specifications etc.
• Manage alignment across engineering pillars, standards and quality management inputs, identify gaps, inconsistencies, or risks and drive resolutions prior to interface handovers.
• Manage and coordinate timely scoring of technical input across engineering teams, ensure consistency and alignment meeting internal governance compliance.
• Manage and coordinate the day-to-day interface with engineering service providers on cost time resource sheets, materials inspection costs, reconciliations ensuring the progress of compliant purchase requisitions, development of KPI dashboards and reporting, clear ownership of interface status of activities between Design Delivery and other key internal or external stakeholders.
• Manage and update risk management systems, ensure robust process and governance in place in the management of external designers and access to system platforms, support document updates in iQMS, design improvement initiatives across Design Delivery.
• Mange and develop an audit schedule for third parties to ensure alignment of outsourced engineering partners adherence to the Engineering Design Manual and Technical Competency Framework, identify gaps and implement corrective actions.
• Manage and coordinate justification and approvals within Design Delivery for material justifications etc. in line with internal policies.
• Manage and continuously support materials intelligence capability, development of approved‑suppliers, AI‑assisted ways of working to enhance Design Interface and Assurance ways of working within Design Delivery.
• Performing other duties as assigned from time to time.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in project based or capital procurement environments.
Highly motivated self-starter with strong attention to detail, quality assurance mindset holding oneself to account.
Ability to build strong relationships with the aim of optimising cooperation and maximising efficiency delivering shared goals.
Ability to operate with minimal supervision, delivering complete decision ready outputs.
Ability to exercise sound judgement based on available information, document, record and progress, taking feedback on board as required in the interest of achieving shared objectives.
Equal Opportunities Employer
Gas Networks Ireland is an equal opportunities employer, committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace. Through our ibelong framework, we work to ensure that everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute.
We welcome applications from all suitably experienced candidates, regardless of gender, age, racial or ethnic origin, membership of the Traveller community, religion or beliefs, family or civil status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or disability.
We also value diverse career journeys and warmly welcome candidates returning to the workforce or bringing non-linear experience, including transferable skills gained through life and professional pathways.
If you require any reasonable accommodations at any stage, please contact us at recruit@gasnetworks.ie and we will support you to ensure a positive and equitable candidate experience.
We offer hybrid working arrangements to help you balance work and life, and to support you in bringing your best to the organisation.
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