Interconnection Commercial Specialist

Interconnection Commercial Specialist (E2025307)

We are the people behind Ireland's electricity grid. We operate the power system with world leading levels of variable asynchronous 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. And 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 Opportunity

We are seeking a Commercial Specialist to join our Interconnection team. The Interconnector Commercial Specialist will advance the financial and commercial workstreams for the optimal use of the HVDC assets linking the all-island Single Electricity Market with neighbouring markets across Great Britain and Europe. This will include management of large programmes of work, participating at internal and external project boards and coordinating a number of resources and activities across multiple jurisdictions. In this role you will lead the development of associated operational policies and procedures, risk mitigations and reporting as well as play a key role in driving the technical inputs to arrangements for the expanding portfolio of regulated and commercial interconnectors connected to the Irish power system. The Interconnector Commercial Specialist will advance the financial and commercial workstreams for the optimal use of the HVDC assets linking the all-island Single Electricity Market with neighbouring markets across Great Britain and Europe. This will include management of large programmes of work, participating at internal and external project boards and coordinating a number of resources and activities across multiple jurisdictions. The role holder will lead the development of associated operational policies and procedures, risk mitigations and reporting as well as play a key role in driving the technical inputs to arrangements for the expanding portfolio of regulated and commercial interconnectors connected to the Irish power system.

The Team

The Operations & Asset Management Directorate comprises highly skilled professionals with backgrounds in engineering and business/commerce - together they manage the operation of the power system and market, ensuring that the lights stay on in a secure, reliable, sustainable and economic way. The Directorate is also responsible for the implementation of transmission system and market transformation in order to meet the future needs of all users of electricity. This includes the optimal use of interconnectors to enhance security of supply and to reduce Ireland's reliance on high carbon producing machines and replacing them with renewable generation in line with the government's National Policy Statement on Electricity Interconnection 2023.

The Interconnection function is responsible for the operational activities associated with managing the 500 MW High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) East West interconnector (EWIC) to Wales on a 24 x 7 basis and the readiness activities associated with the proposed 700 MW Celtic Interconnector HVDC link between Ireland and France. This includes leading the delivery of transformational change in cross border markets, operational development and asset management, as well as identifying and supporting future Interconnector opportunities for the benefit of consumers.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about the delivery of the strategic aims and objectives of EirGrid Group; particularly for interconnection, and the role will allow leading and influencing the integration and transformation of the power system for future generations.

About you

Successful candidates will have the following:

• Masters level qualification in Financial and/or Commercial Management, typically with 10+ years relevant experience.
• Ability to lead a team of subject matter experts to deliver transformative change across an organisation.
• Excellent understanding of the financial aspects for safe, secure and reliable operation of regulated infrastructure.
• Strong organisational and operational planning skills with the ability to plan, deliver and lead projects while managing operational risk.
• Ability to provide leadership and work within a business critical environment while meeting strict deadlines.
• Ability to successfully guide, persuade and influence others towards a common vision or goal, through developed skills of communication and diplomacy, including negotiation and conflict resolution when required.
• Exceptional communicator, able to articulate technical concepts and analysis to non-technical audiences and senior business leaders, and can influence and inspire others to deliver interconnection objectives.
• Change oriented, resilient, innovative and comfortable with ambiguity
• Track record of conceiving and introducing innovative ideas, solutions or new ways of doing things to solve business problems, collaborating with experts along the way.
• Proven strong experience of the design and integration of financial and technical processes into operational businesses.
• A tenacity to drive excellence and quality in all areas of responsibility in line with the company vision and strategy, identifying and embracing best practice.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuous professional development.

Job Relationships

Reporting to the Head of Interconnection, supported by a Team Lead.

Closing date for applications

3rd October 2025

If you believe you have the skills and experience relevant for this position, please upload your CV and a cover letter (in one document).

EirGrid is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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