Senior Lead Policy Specialist

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We are the people behind Ireland’s electricity grid. We operate the power system with world leading levels of variable non-synchronous renewable generation, ensuring that everyone has power when they need it. But that’s not all, we are now transforming the power system for future generations.

That’s just the beginning of our story. We have a critical purpose. That purpose is to transform the power system to enable our society to reduce our carbon emissions and meet our climate change and net zero ambitions.

Be part of the transformation!

The Team
The infrastructure office within EirGrid comprises highly skilled professionals with backgrounds in engineering and business/commerce. The Infrastructure Office is responsible for leading the development and delivery of the power system and interconnection investment programmes, in collaboration with partners, customers & communities.

The Customers & Connections function prepares and manages contracts for connection and use of the transmission system in Ireland and develops related connection policy as the industry evolves. The team also leads the close collaboration with industry customers and related stakeholders who are key for the achievement of renewable targets, the continuation of sustainable economic growth, supporting security of supply and the transition of decarbonise the Irish power system. The team continually seek opportunities to develop collaborative ways of working with industry to drive better outcomes for all.

Job Purpose

The Senior Lead Policy Specialist is responsible for the review and implementation of regulated policy to support the management of contracts and offers for large scale generators, energy consumers and suppliers connecting to and/or using the transmission system in Ireland and for supporting the development of associated regulated policy and contractual terms.
The role will also include developing and embedding new processes and procedures to support the delivery of offers for connection to and use of the transmission system and the management of the resulting agreements.

The role holder will undertake a range of expert level analysis and will work within a multi-disciplinary team in Customers & Connections, which deals with a range of commercial and technical projects in a rapidly changing business and regulatory environment.
The role holder will be a key interface with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) in Ireland and will support the management of offshore related programmes with the CRU and consultants.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation of associated regulated policy and contractual terms, in accordance with EU directives.
• Ensure contractual obligations are met in accordance with approved regulatory connection policy and with an appropriate level of corporate governance.
• Input into the consultation, review, co-ordination and implementation of terms and conditions of connection and use of system agreements.
• Assist with the development and implementation of connection policy.
• Support the C&C team in working effectively with EirGrid technical, financial, legal and regulatory teams to ensure delivery of cross-functional objectives.
• Allocate projects and tasks to respective team to ensure delivery against targets and deadlines.
• Lead the development of robust operational business processes, procedures and methodologies for C&C delivery.
• Liaise closely with and maintain good working relationships with other parts of EirGrid Group, the Regulatory Authorities, the Distribution System Operator (DSO), customers and other stakeholders.
• Provide support on strategic change to effectively adapt to meet the changing needs of customers, industry stakeholders and company strategy by exploring industry best practice and identifying innovate solutions to ensure greater visibility and support for business objectives.

Essential skills/experience

• Relevant engineering / technical degree or equivalent qualification with 6+ years relevant experience working in a regulated environment, ideally the energy sector.
• Experience working with strong understanding of the technical, commercial and legal aspects of EU policy.
• Experience supporting policy implementation across a regulated industry.
• Experience in dealing with customers/ third parties on a contractual basis.
• A strong track record of project management and delivery.
• Broad understanding of the complex technical and commercial aspects of the power industry, customers and key industry stakeholders.
• Proven experience of leading effective customer and stakeholder engagement in a complex environment with an ability to drive successful outcomes.
• Passionate and engaging with a drive and enthusiasm to deliver on the company Strategy with and through others.
• Strong ability to lead, persuade and influence others to move towards a common vision or goal and to work collaboratively with and through others through developed skills of communication and diplomacy.

If you believe you have the skills and experience relevant for this position, please upload your CV and a cover letter. We want to hear from you.

Closing date for applications
2nd January 2026

We're dedicated to diversity and inclusion at Eirgrid. We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and the importance of a supportive culture for all our people to achieve their potential. Our diversity and inclusion networks have been designed to create an inclusive culture that enables our people to feel a sense of belonging at work.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.