Senior Analyst

Job Title: Senior Analyst (Water)-Networks & Economic Regulation

Starting Salary: *€60,680 (Salary scale: €60,680 - €76,523) *Please see below for further information.

Location: The Exchange, Belgard Square North, Tallaght, Dublin 24.

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Hybrid working: Up to 3 days per week

Closing Date: 12.00 pm, Monday, 20^th October 2025

Tenure: Appointment will be on a permanent basis subject to successful passing of the probationary period.

The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU)

The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) is Ireland's independent energy and water regulator. The work of the CRU impacts every Irish home and business ensuring safe, secure and sustainable energy and water supplies for the benefit of all customers.

About The Job

The CRU holds a pivotal role in Ireland’s journey towards Net Zero and you can play a key part in that. As Ireland accelerates its transition to a low-carbon future, network regulation is central to achieving national climate objectives and the efficient transformation of Ireland’s water and wastewater services.

The CRU’s Network and Economic Regulation teams play a key role in shaping the incentives and frameworks that support and drive innovation, decarbonisation, and long-term resilience in water and wastewater infrastructure. For those seeking a career with real impact and purpose, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to some of the most pressing policy, economic and environmental challenges of our time

We are now seeking candidates with experience in economics, finance, engineering, data science, public policy, legal or another relevant field to fill posts in the following area.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate(s) will be involved in a varied role, analysing complex data, providing insights to management, working to tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Leading and delivering on projects within the water sector as delegated by the manager;
- Researching and preparing information and decision papers for the Commission;
- Conducting complex qualitative and quantitative analysis for the sector specific role
- Develop and lead presentations for internal and external stakeholders
- Managing public consultations on regulatory policy issues;
- Engaging with government departments and related stakeholders to implement EU and Irish water legislation
- Procuring and managing external consultants to provide expert input to projects and decisions of the Commission.
- Maintaining an awareness of policy developments and best practice within the water industry and related industries both in Ireland and internationally.
- Dealing with internal and external stakeholders in a positive manner in order to further CRU objectives;
- Engaging with NI, GB or EU counterparts on water and wastewater developments, as required;
- Mentoring Analysts and Graduate Analysts within the Commission and conducting knowledge transfer sessions in order to share knowledge, expertise and learnings;
- Working as a member of a team and leading specific project teams, as required;
- Carrying out such other functions as may be required from time to time to fulfil the business objectives of the CRU and as appropriate to the grade.

The above list is not exhaustive. While the successful candidate will be assigned to a particular team within the CRU, they will also be expected to contribute to the work of the wider Division/CRU as requirements dictate.

The CRU may establish a shortlist of suitable candidates for potential future positions that may arise within the organisation.

Qualifications & Skills

Essential Requirements

Candidates must have on or before the closing date for applications the following:

1. An honours degree, NFQ Level 8 equivalent, in a relevant discipline (including but not limited to economics, finance, engineering, science, data science, regulatory/public policy, business, accountancy, law).
2. Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in, either:

- a regulatory, legal, economic policy making, financial; or
- technical analysis related to infrastructure; or
- another relevant role.

The Package

Salary

*Starting salary of €60,680

Salary scale: €60,680 - €76,523

- *Candidates should note that entry will be at the minimum point of the scale.
- The rate of remuneration may be adjusted in line with Government pay policy.
- Candidates should note that different pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is a serving civil or public servant.
- Salary increments will be awarded annually, subject to satisfactory performance.

Application Process

The CRU have engaged Cpl Ireland as a data processor to assist the CRU with this recruitment competition.

Cpl Ireland will collect application information and assess suitability on behalf of the CRU.

Information collected by Cpl Ireland will be kept for 12 months after the conclusion of the competition.

Should you have any queries surrounding the application process, please contact [email protected].

Application Procedure

- To apply for this full-time opportunity, candidates must submit an application from for this opportunity before the closing date for applications – (Monday, 20^thOctober 2025, 12 pm- to be received not later than 12 pm)
- As part of the application form candidates will be required to upload a Cover Letterand C.V. which clearly demonstrates how they meet the key requirements of the role.
- The application from can be found here - Career Opportunities | The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) (cpl.com)
- Candidates must be eligible to work full time in Ireland at time of application.
- The CRU do not reimburse any expenses incurred by candidates during the interview process.
- Any candidate requiring any accommodation for interview or other elements of the selection process should notify us at [email protected]so that appropriate arrangements can be made.