Senior Regulation Specialist – Renewables Strategy

Electricity Supply Board; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Career development

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

ESB, a leading energy utility, seeks a Senior Specialist to drive regulatory strategy and engagement across GB, ROI, and NI. You will shape policy impacts, advise on planning processes, and influence market outcomes while working with a collaborative regulatory team reporting to the Regulation Manager.

You will lead stakeholder engagement, translate complex regulatory concepts into actionable insights, and contribute to cross-jurisdictional regulatory alignment in a dynamic, hybrid work

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in energy markets, renewables development, or regulatory affairs.
• Strong understanding of market design, regulatory frameworks, and commercial impacts.
• Proven ability to operate independently and influence within complex stakeholder environments.
• Experience in lobbying, policy shaping, and industry representation.
• Third-level qualification (economics/engineering/technical/legal/commercial) or equivalent with deep analysis and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory analysis and engagement across GB, RoI, and NI.
• Monitor and influence policy developments including REMA, OFTO frameworks, and centralised planning (SSEP, CSNP, CP2030).
• Represent ESB in industry forums and working groups, advocating for viable regulatory outcomes.
• Translate regulatory learnings into SEM context, supporting cross-jurisdictional alignment.

Skills

Energy markets knowledge

Regulatory affairs

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Communication & negotiation

Education

Degree in economics/engineering/technical/legal/commercial

Job description

ESB, a leading energy utility, seeks a Senior Specialist to drive regulatory strategy and engagement across GB, ROI, and NI. You will shape policy impacts, advise on planning processes, and influence market outcomes while working with a collaborative regulatory team reporting to the Regulation Manager.

You will lead stakeholder engagement, translate complex regulatory concepts into actionable insights, and contribute to cross-jurisdictional regulatory alignment in a dynamic, hybrid work