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Regulation and Commercial Manager (Renewables)

 
Vacancy Number:  26478
Category:  Commercial
Job Type:  Full-time
 

Position Description

Are you passionate about renewable energy and eager to make a significant impact on the journey to net zero? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Regulation and Commercial Manager (Renewables) to join our Generation & Trading team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our company and the energy industry. 

 

In this critical role, you will ensure that markets and auctions for renewable energy contracts, including offshore, onshore, and hydrogen projects, are thoroughly understood and strategically navigated. Your expertise in driving regulatory changes will be essential in establishing favourable rules and market designs that enhance our success in securing contracts. Additionally, you will need to comprehend the implications of these contracts within a diverse energy portfolio that includes thermal units. 

 

Your ability to engage effectively with regulators and industry participants will be crucial for advancing our company's sustainability goals and commercial success. By designing markets that are effective, unbiased, and reflective of our company's values, you will help us on our strategic journey to net zero. This role is essential for shaping the future of our company and contributing to global sustainability efforts. 

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure thorough understanding of markets and auctions for renewable energy contracts. 

  • Drive regulatory changes to establish favourable rules and market designs. 

  • Comprehend implications of contracts within a diverse energy portfolio. 

  • Engage significantly with regulators and industry participants. 

 

Experience and Qualifications

 

Essential

  • 10 plus years expertise in regulatory rules and processes. 

  • Ability to recognize commercial opportunities and threats. 

  • Understanding of impacts on investment business cases and existing portfolio. 

  • Have a strategic focus and ability to provide unique insights. 

  • A Track record of effectively influencing at a senior level. 

  • An ability to manage a team and work collaboratively with others. 

  • Preferred qualifications include engineering skills or economic incentive management models. 

 

Location

This role is based in our state-of-the-art Fitzwilliam 27 office, with occasional travel required. ESB promotes smart working, allowing flexible arrangements with at least one anchor day per week in the office for collaboration, subject to manager approval and operational needs. 

 

Reporting to
The successful candidate will report to the Head of Regulation and Compliance.

 

Why work with us? 

  • Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future 

  • Hybrid working model

  • Career development through mentoring and training  

  • Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities 

  • Sports and Social Clubs 

  • Networking opportunities 

  • Credit Union 

  • Generous Pension 

  • Access to staff well-being programmes 

  • Generous parental leave entitlements 

  • Strong values-based and inclusive culture  

  • Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion  

  • Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted 

 

Salary

Competitive remuneration ranging from €85,000 to €100,000 per annum. 

 

Closing Date

7th April 2025

Inclusion and Diversity Statement 

ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law. Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie.  

About ESB

Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.

Our inclusive culture fosters innovation and connection among our 9,000 employees. At ESB, we support you to be your best so that you can truly make a difference.
 

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