Energy Business Lead
Location: Flexible across Ireland (Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Louth and other office locations).
Working Model: Hybrid (3 days in office).

About the Opportunity
We are partnering with a growing and ambitious infrastructure construction company based in Ireland. They are seeking a highly motivated and exceptional senior Energy professional to lead the continued growth of their HV Grid and wider Power business across Ireland.
This is a growth‑focused leadership role for someone with strong HV technical capability and deep knowledge of EirGrid and ESB Networks standards, who wants to build and scale a high‑performing power team in a fast‑expanding market.
Rewards & benefits

Competitive salary package.
Hybrid working culture.
Training and professional development.
Employee recognition program.
Employee wellbeing program.
Share schemes.
Work remotely from another country for up to 20 days each year.

Key Responsibilities

Leading the strategic growth of the HV Grid and wider Power business across Ireland
Identify, shape and convert strategic opportunities across TSO/DSO, large energy users and emerging energy transition markets, building a robust pipeline aligned to our growth ambitions.
Develop and maintain senior client relationships with EirGrid, ESB Networks and key private sector clients, positioning the company as a trusted partner for complex grid and energy transition programmes.
Act as a senior technical authority for HV transmission and distribution projects delivered under EirGrid and ESB Networks frameworks, including networks up to 400 kV.
Supporting major bids, framework opportunities, and strategic pursuits while helping convert opportunities into long-term business.
Developing and expanding our grid connection, private wire, offshore energy, and large energy user workstreams.
Leading, mentoring, and growing a multidisciplinary Power & Energy team, developing future capability and succession planning.
Representing the company within the Irish energy market and strengthening our reputation as a trusted engineering partner.

Qualifications & Requirements

Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
Chartered Engineer status is preferred, although exceptional candidates with significant relevant experience will also be considered.
Extensive experience within the Power & Energy sector.
Strong experience in HV transmission and distribution systems, including substations and grid connections.
Demonstrable knowledge of EirGrid and ESB Networks standards and practices.
Comfortable working on national TSO/DSO networks up to 400 kV.
Proven experience managing senior client relationships and developing strategic accounts.
Demonstrated success in business development, winning consultancy work, and growing market presence.
Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the confidence to engage at Executive, Managing Director, and regulatory level.

The role is central to their delivery and growth across:

TSO and DSO national transmission and distribution networks (up to 400 kV).
HV (GIS & AIS) substations and grid connections.
Private wire and large energy user connections.
Data centre and mission critical energisation.
Offshore sub-stations, HVDC & offshore wind export.

They seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. They strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

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