Energy Business Lead
Job Summary
AtkinsRéalis Ireland is seeking a senior Energy professional to lead the growth of our HV Grid and wider power business across Ireland. This is a growthfocused 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 highperforming power team in a fastexpanding market.
The role is central to our delivery and growth across:
- TSO and DSO national transmission and distribution networks (up to 400kV).
- HV (GIS & AIS) substations and grid connections.
- Private wire and large energy user connections.
- Data centre and missioncritical energisation.
- Offshore sub-stations HVDC & offshore wind export.
This is a permanent senior role within our Power & Energy business offering significant scope to shape both capability and career. You will:
- 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 AtkinsRéalis 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 400kV.
- Provide technical leadership across TSO and DSO projects including substations grid development and connection schemes.
- Play a key role in building and growing the HV and wider Power team developing depth capability and succession.
- Develop and expand our grid connection private wire and large energy user workstreams.
- Work closely with EirGrid ESB Networks and other regulated network operators as well as private developers and global clients.
- Support major bids and pursuits converting framework opportunities and pipeline into sustainable delivery.
- Chartered Electrical Engineer.
- Relevant years of industry experience.
- Strong experience in HV transmission and distribution systems including substations and grid connections.
- Demonstrable knowledge of EirGrid and ESB Networks standards and practices.
- Knowledge and experience in energisation of large energy users and grid connections.
- Comfortable working on national TSO/DSO networks up to 400kV.
- Confident operating at senior technical and clientfacing level.
- Motivated by team building growth and market development.
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries and a brilliant range of health wellbeing financial and lifestyle benefits. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture international remote working opportunities and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So we offer a range of family friendly inclusive employment policies flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer we value applications from all backgrounds cultures and ability.
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