We are seeking a Senior Offshore Economic Regulation and Policy Specialist to join our Group Regulation Team. You will have the opportunity to contribute to and influence the strategic direction of the company’s regulatory and policy engagement as we mobilise to deliver on our ambitious strategy, across our expanding role and evolving functions. The role will provide strategic advice across the organisation focussed on offshore regulatory matters and will act as a key point of expertise both internally and externally on relevant matters.
You will undertake a range of expert level analysis and will work within a multi-disciplinary team in Group Regulation, which deals with a range of commercial and technical projects in a rapidly changing business and regulatory environment. The role holder will ensure that key company’s regulatory objectives work in support of EirGrid Group’s Corporate Strategy.
This role is 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.

About You

• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification, at least 6 years post qualifying experience operating in strategic roles.
• Have an excellent knowledge of the mechanics of regulation, regulatory economics and a regulated business.
• Have an ability to quickly grasp, synthesise and retain significant industry knowledge, including Regulatory Decisions and Domestic and European Legislation.
• Have a strategic focus and ability to bring unique insights to bear.
• Have very strong influencing skills and a track record of influencing effectively at senior level.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to effectively prioritise multiple strategic projects at any one time.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability
• Excellent commercial awareness
• Ability to think creatively and use own initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to draft documentation in a rational, evidence-based, clear and concise manner
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Have experience in managing, overseeing and delivering projects of scale.
• Have experience working collaboratively and iteratively within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Experience working within the Energy Industry