Energy Lead

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.