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eSmart Networks To Sponsor Industrial & Logistics Conference 2025

eSmart Networks To Sponsor Industrial & Logistics Conference 2025   eSmart Networks is delighted to sponsor Property Week’s Industrial & Logistics Conference for a third year running. The agenda will explore developing themes across the sector, as well as the opportunities and challenges that are set to define the industrial and logistics landscape for 2025…

Catching Up With Our Second Year Graduates

Catching Up With Our Second Year Graduates At eSmart Networks, we are committed to nurturing the next generation of electrical engineers through our graduate scheme. This scheme offers recent graduates hands-on experience through tailored training and mentorship to develop the skills required for a successful career. Our graduates are exposed to various activities, from civil design…

Capacity Crunch: GB Grid Connection Challenges

Capacity Crunch: GB Grid Connection Challenges By Damian McCabe With aging infrastructure and connection queues growing daily, the capacity crunch is a major hurdle affecting electrification schemes & grid connections across Great Britain. Developers know the challenges of obtaining land rights, navigating planning permission, and other barriers required to get “shovel ready.” However, developers may…

Introducing: Lynda Hart – People Partner

Introducing Lynda Hart – People Partner Lynda’s Journey at eSmart Networks: Lynda joined eSmart Networks in August 2020 on a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave as a People Partner. She was responsible for looking after eSmart Networks and TriConnex. In August 2021, Lynda was offered a permanent position as a People Partner, with this,…

eSmart Networks Announces Two New Promotions

Niamh Wilson (Pre-Construction Manager) & Oliver Voke (Electrical Supervisor) Our business success is built on its people. We believe that everyone matters because if we want to go further, we go together and that’s why we support each other to be our best. We seek continuous improvement, rather than pursuing perfection and that applies as…

Grid Podcast: Connection Reform Aug 24 Update

Connection Reform Aug 24 Update Brian Moorhead shares insights into the upcoming changes for grid connections in the UK, focusing on the ongoing reforms following NGESO’s formal consultation. With significant updates on the horizon, all those involved in new energy projects must prepare. For anyone with active or pending connection offers, it’s essential to understand…

Introducing: Daniel McNeill – Head of Pre-Construction (EHV)

Introducing Daniel McNeill – Head of Pre-Construction (EHV) Daniel’s Journey at eSmart Networks Daniel joined eSmart Networks in December 2022 as a Framework Manager, where he was responsible for leading and developing an operational programme of work for the rollout of EV charging infrastructure & grid connections. In December 2023, Daniel was promoted to Senior…

eSmart Networks Welcomes Two New Electrical Engineering Graduates

eSmart Networks Welcomes Two New Electrical Engineering Graduates eSmart Networks recently welcomed two new electrical engineering graduates into our Technical Hub, in Belfast. Kathryn McKay and Matthew Donaghy spent their first week learning about all aspects of eSmart Networks, from workshops on civil design to commercial & project management.   David McDonald, Managing Director, eSmart…

Introducing: Fiona De Freitas – Land Rights Manager

Introducing: Fiona De Freitas – Land Rights Manager Journey at eSmart Networks Before eSmart Networks, Fiona worked in a group of schools that teach special educational needs children, Fiona was head of the curriculum side of things, organising lessons, timetables and teaching the students on a one-to-one basis, Fiona was in this role from 2016…

Introducing: Marcel Okoro – Commercial Manager

Introducing: Marcel Okoro – Commercial Manager Marcel Okoro’s Journey at eSmart Networks Marcel Okoro joined eSmart Networks in May 2023, as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, and was recently promoted into the role of Commercial Manager. Before joining eSmart Networks, Marcel worked in the utility sector for four years, prior to that in Rail and Telecoms.…