Energy Lead
A long-established multidisciplinary engineering and environmental consultancy is seeking an experienced Energy Lead to develop and grow its Energy team. Reporting to Executive Leadership at Associate Director level, this is a strategic leadership opportunity to shape and expand the organisation's energy offering across Ireland's rapidly evolving energy and utilities sector.
Qualifications:
- Level 8 Honours Degree (or equivalent), preferably in Electrical Engineering.
- Chartered status with a recognised professional institution (e.g. Engineers Ireland) is desirable.
Experience:
- Minimum of 15 years' post-qualification experience.
- Proven senior leadership experience within the energy or utilities sector.
- Strong project management background delivering major energy infrastructure projects, such as:
- High-voltage transmission and distribution.
- Wind energy developments.
- Grid infrastructure.
- Strong understanding of Irish energy regulation and high-voltage grid infrastructure.
- Experience working with utilities, transmission or distribution system operators, or major energy developers is highly desirable.
- Consultancy design or design management experience is advantageous.
- International project experience is welcomed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead client relationships and oversee projects from initial engagement through to commissioning.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including environmental, planning and engineering specialists.
- Drive business growth across renewable energy and energy infrastructure sectors, including: Wind energy, Solar energy, Hydrogen, Hydropower, Biogas, Grid transformation, Decarbonisation, Transmission interconnectors
- Champion the highest standards of health, safety and professional integrity.
- Build, mentor and develop high-performing technical teams.
- Ensure excellence in technical delivery, project performance and client satisfaction.
- Promote innovation, continuous improvement and professional development across the business.
- Support the organisation's commitment to sustainability, quality and continuous professional development.
Location & Working Arrangements:
- Hybrid working model with up to three days per week working remotely.
- Flexible working hours available.
- Multiple office locations available across Ireland.
- Some travel between offices, project sites and client meetings will be required.
Opportunity:
This is an opportunity to take a leading role in developing and growing an established Energy Practice within a respected multidisciplinary consultancy. The successful candidate will play a key part in delivering major energy infrastructure projects while helping shape the future of Ireland's energy transition.
