Associate Director / Energy Practice Lead (Ireland)
Our clienthas a hybrid working policy with up to 3 days per week remote. The role location can be based on a choice of their offices in Dublin, Castlebar, Galway, Limerick or Sligo. As a Team Leader, some travel across their office network will be expected. Travel related to project/s and client meetings will also be required. Flexible working hours also available.
In partnership, our client have a strong and enduring reputation for excellence as a Consultant in Environmental and Planning Consents, Engineering Design and Project Management across critical infrastructure sectors in Ireland for over 70 years. They portfolio includes Power Networks and Renewable Energy Projects with System Operators and Developers.
Our client is recruiting for a leader to develop their Energy Practice. Reporting to their Executive at Associate Director level the Energy Practice Lead will have:
Experience:
- Previous Senior Leadership duties with a minimum of 15 years post qualification experience
- Project Management experience in major Energy Infrastructure such as Wind Farms and High Voltage Power Grid
- Knowledge of Energy Regulation and High Voltage Grid Infrastructure in Ireland
- Preference for previous experience working with Electricity Network’s Transmission System Operator (TSO) and the Distribution System Operator (DSO) or equivalent
- Technical Awareness and team leadership experience
- Design or Design Management experience as a Consultant preferred
- Relevant international experience welcome
Duties:
- Interface for existing partners and clients leading projects through to commissioning
- Collaborate with other divisions such as Environmental and Planning
- Pursue new opportunities in Renewable Energy (Wind, Solar, Hydrogen, Hydro, Biogas), Grid Transformation and Decarbonisation and Transmission System Interconnectors.
- Demonstrate the highest levels of safety and integrity
- Develop and mentor specialist teams seeking innovation and Continuous Improvement
- Be accountable for Project Performance and excellence in Technical Delivery
- Live the company values including sustainability, safety and CPD
This role provides a unique opportunity to develop a team within a long-established consultancy and be at the forefront of Irelands Energy Transition.
Other benefits include: Remote Working Abroad, Company Pension Plan, Generous Annual Leave Allowance, Continuing Professional Development, Support for Professional Association Membership and many more.