Future Power Markets Development Manager

Hunter Savage; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in energy transformation is seeking a Future Power Markets Development Manager in Belfast. This hybrid role involves driving market innovations, overseeing team management, and engaging with key stakeholders to support the electricity sector's decarbonisation. A competitive salary package, hybrid flexibility, and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Generous pension scheme with employer contributions

Salary sacrifice options – cycle to work

Complimentary onsite parking with EV charging

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 8 years’ experience in energy project development or a similar role.
• Demonstrated expertise in regulated market projects.
• Strong leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic market development programmes aligned with net zero goals.
• Manage a team of senior analysts supporting market strategy.
• Develop a robust pipeline of innovation projects.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Thinking

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Third-Level Qualification

Job description

Job Title:
Future Power Markets Development Manager

Description:
We are hiring for our client, a key organisation at the centre of Northern Ireland’s energy transformation, for the role of Future Power Markets Development Manager. Based in Belfast with hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 remote), this role presents a unique opportunity to drive strategic market innovation and support the decarbonisation of the electricity sector.

As Future Power Markets Development Manager, you will lead a high-performing team to identify and develop forward-looking market strategies, manage emerging technology integration, and shape the future of power market design in Northern Ireland.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

1. Lead the strategic development of Northern Ireland’s future power markets

2. Hybrid working model with flexible hours and strong benefits

3. A career-defining opportunity to influence the low-carbon energy transition

The Role

As Future Power Markets Development Manager, you will:
• Lead the delivery of key strategic market development programmes aligned with net zero goals
• Manage a team of senior analysts supporting future market strategy and transformation
• Develop a robust pipeline of market innovation projects, including renewable integration, green hydrogen, and hybrid storage
• Create commercial frameworks to enable market entry for new technologies
• Lead stakeholder engagement across regulators, technology providers, and policy influencers
• Oversee team development, resource allocation, and knowledge progression
• Contribute to route-to-market strategy and advocate for policy development to enable system transformation
• Stay ahead of technological trends and proactively embed them into market design

The Person

To succeed in this Future Power Markets Development Manager role, you’ll bring:
• A relevant third-level qualification with at least 8 years’ experience in energy project development or a similar role
• Strong leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary teams
• Demonstrated expertise in developing policy-driven or regulated market projects
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and reporting skills
• Strategic and analytical thinking with a problem-solving approach
• A track record of delivering in fast-paced, collaborative environments

Desirable (not essential):
• Knowledge of the Irish SEM or European power market operations
• Familiarity with RESS, LDES, and regulatory mechanisms
• Experience in forward-looking market or decarbonisation strategy
• Awareness of electricity market codes and network regulatory obligations

The Rewards

• Competitive salary + annual performance bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Generous pension scheme with employer contributions
• Salary sacrifice options – cycle to work, EV leasing, pension
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 remote), flexible start and finish times
• Complimentary onsite parking with EV charging
• Career progression and professional development in a future-focused organisation

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage

For further information and to apply for this Future Power Markets Development Manager job, contact Dominic Heron at Hunter Savage. Email [e-mail] or call 07458 160121 . As a specialist recruitment consultancy, Hunter Savage partners with leading employers and top engineering and energy professionals across the UK and Ireland. We provide expert, confidential career advice and long-term support tailored to your sector.

Salary guidance is indicative and dependent on experience. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria depending on application volume.