Energy Practice Lead – Water & Utilities

TOBIN; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

TOBIN, now an AtkinsRéalis Company, seeks a leader to develop our Energy Practice in Ireland. Reporting to the TOBIN Executive at Associate Director level, you will head projects in wind, grid transformation and decarbonisation, ensuring safety and technical excellence across a growing energy portfolio.

You will coordinate with Environmental and Planning divisions, mentor senior engineers, and pursue strategic opportunities while working in a hybrid model with travel across Ireland.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 8 Honours Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Chartered status with an Accredited Professional Body preferred such as Engineers Ireland
• 15+ years post-qualification leadership experience in energy infrastructure or related sectors

Responsibilities

• Interface with partners and clients, leading projects through to commissioning
• Collaborate with TOBIN divisions such as Environmental and Planning
• Pursue opportunities in renewable energy, grid transformation, decarbonisation and interconnectors
• Demonstrate safety and integrity in all activities
• Develop and mentor teams to drive innovation and continuous improvement
• Ensure high performance and excellence in technical delivery
• Uphold TOBIN values including sustainability, safety and CPD

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Chartered engineer

Job description

TOBIN have a strong and enduring reputation for excellence as a consultant in environmental and planning consents, engineering design and project management across critical infrastructure sectors in Ireland for over 70 years. Our portfolio includes power networks and renewable energy projects with system operators and developers. To note, following TOBIN's recent acquisition by AtkinsRéalis, TOBIN now operates as TOBIN, an AtkinsRéalis Company. Candidates applying for this position will become part of the wider AtkinsRéalis group, a world-leading engineering and project management company. TOBIN is now recruiting a leader to develop our Energy Practice. Reporting to the TOBIN Executive at Associate Director level the Energy Practice Lead will have:

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 8 Honours Degree preferably in Electrical Engineering
• Preferably Chartered with an Accredited Professional Body such as Engineers Ireland

Experience

• Previous senior leadership duties with a minimum of 15 years post-qualification experience
• Project Management experience in major energy infrastructure such as wind farms and high-voltage power grid
• Knowledge of energy regulation and high voltage grid infrastructure in Ireland
• Preference for previous experience working with Eirgrid, ESB or equivalent
• Technical awareness and team leadership experience
• Design or design management experience as a consultant preferred
• Relevant international experience welcome

Duties

• Interface for existing partners and clients leading projects through to commissioning
• Collaborate with other TOBIN divisions such as Environmental and Planning
• Pursue new opportunities in renewable energy (wind, solar, hydrogen, hydro, biogas), grid transformation and decarbonisation and transmission system interconnectors.
• Demonstrate the highest levels of safety and integrity
• Develop and mentor specialist teams seeking innovation and continuous improvement
• Be accountable for project performance and excellence in technical delivery
• Live TOBIN values including sustainability, safety and CPD

TOBIN have a hybrid working policy with up to 3 days per week remote. The role location can be based from a choice of our offices in Dublin, Castlebar, Galway, Limerick or Sligo. As a team leader, some travel across our office network will be expected. Travel related to project and client meetings will also be required. Flexible working hours are also available. This role provides a unique opportunity to develop a team within a long-established consultancy and be at the forefront of Irelands Energy Transition.