Capacity Funding & Delivery Team Lead

EirGrid plc; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent energy provider in Ireland is seeking a Capacity Funding & Delivery Team Lead to oversee auction cycles and manage a skilled team. Applicants should possess a relevant degree and extensive experience in the energy sector, with strong project management skills. Passion for renewable energy and team development is essential. This role is key in supporting Ireland's transition to a sustainable energy future.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion programs

Supportive corporate culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7–10 years’ experience in the energy industry.
• Experience managing medium to large teams (20+).
• Ability to interpret complex data and assess risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations related to auction management.
• Engage with regulatory authorities and government departments.
• Nurture a team of over 25 professionals.

Skills

Project & programme management expertise

Strong communication skills

Inspiring and coaching teams

Process improvement

Regulatory understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Commerce, Business Management, or related

Job description

Capacity Funding & Delivery Team Lead (E2025299-300)

Capacity Funding & Delivery Team Lead
We are the people behind Ireland’s electricity grid. We operate the power system with world leading levels of variable asynchronous renewable generation, ensuring that everyone has power when they need it. But that’s not all, we are now transforming the power system for future generations.
And that’s just the beginning of our story. We have a critical purpose. The purpose is to transform the power system to enable our society to reduce our carbon emissions and meet our climate change and net zero ambitions.
Be part of the transformation!

The Opportunity
The Operations & Asset Management Office is at the heart of Ireland’s electricity system, bringing together expert professionals from engineering and commercial backgrounds. We’re central to delivering a secure, reliable, and sustainable power system and wholesale electricity market for the island of Ireland — and above all, ensuring the lights stay on.
Our mission is clear: support Ireland’s transition to 80% renewable electricity by 2030 and net zero by 2050. We manage real-time system and market operations, ensure financial settlement excellence, and engage directly with market participants. Through continuous improvement and innovation, we’re shaping a resilient, future-ready energy system that meets the evolving needs of all electricity users.

We’re now seeking a Team Lead to join our team — a fantastic opportunity to become part of the leadership within Capacity Funding & Delivery.
As Team Lead, you will be responsible for executing auction cycles with appropriate governance oversight, supported by multiple internal and external stakeholders, and held to the highest standards of quality assurance, as assessed by independent auditors. Your remit will cover future Capacity Market and Renewable Energy Support Scheme auctions. You’ll work collaboratively across the Group, engaging with key stakeholders to help deliver our auction goals.

You will also be instrumental in nurturing a team of over 25 professionals as they progress along their own development pathways. You will play a critical role in shaping the team’s direction and driving its day-to-day operations.
You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day operations relating to the development and administration of auctions, as well as the monitoring and evaluation of awarded capacity from auction completion through to commercial operation. This role offers the opportunity to engage with Regulatory Authorities, Government departments, regulatory bodies, and market participants.

We will look to you to manage the performance of the team. A key part of this will involve embedding the organisation’s capability-building programme, overseeing quarterly and annual reviews, and fostering a culture of coaching and mentoring across different grades within the team.

The Team

The Capacity Funding & Delivery team runs the auctions that secure the long-term capacity needed to keep the lights on and support Ireland’s transition to a low-carbon future, in line with the Climate Action Plan. Administering auctions with the utmost integrity is a core mandate of this team. We are committed to securing capacity to ensure the lights stay on and to delivering the climate commitments set out by the Government. Our environment is fun, fast-paced, and collaborative, where we respect each other for the contributions we make in achieving our purpose.

About you

Successful candidates will have:

• Bachelor's degree or other relevant degree in Engineering, Finance, Commerce, Business Management, Risk Management or a related discipline
• Typically with a minimum of 7–10 years’ experience in the energy industry, ideally with exposure to electricity markets or regulatory environments.
• Skilled in managing day-to-day operations of medium to large teams (20+), with a focus on quality assurance, process improvement, and delivery against key milestones; comfortable leading teams through change, embedding new processes, and driving innovation
• Proven ability to inspire, coach, and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with internal teams, government bodies, regulators, and market participants
• Understanding of executing deliverables under regulatory and governance frameworks, standards, and audit requirements; ability to interpret complex data, assess risks, and make informed judgements under pressure
• Strong project & programme management expertise and experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder programmes
• Ability to shape team direction, align with organisational goals, and anticipate future challenges and opportunities
• Understanding of Ireland’s electricity market is desirable, including the Capacity Market and Renewable Energy Support Schemes, as well as familiarity Ireland’s Climate Action Plan and broader EU state-aid energy policies

If you believe you have the skills and experience relevant for this position, please upload your CV and a cover letter (in one document). We want to hear from you.

Closing date for applications
17th October 2025

We're dedicated to diversity and inclusion at Eirgrid. We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and the importance of a supportive culture for all our people to achieve their potential.Our diversity and inclusion networks have been designed to create an inclusive culture that enables our people to feel a sense of belonging at work.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.