Lead, Demand Response & VPP Services

Veolia | Ireland; Blanchardstown; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia in Ireland is seeking a Demand Response Services Manager for a permanent, full-time role based in Blanchardstown (39 hours, Monday–Friday).

You will lead delivery of Energy Markets and Hubgrade Services, develop VPP and DS3 offerings, manage two DSUs, and coordinate across energy, waste and water divisions while engaging with suppliers, clients and regulators.

The role includes contract development, tender evaluations, and supporting CHP projects with potential international travel.

Qualifications

• Degree in Energy Engineering or similar.
• 5+ years in a similar senior role.
• Experience managing/developing/mentoring team members.
• Experience with tender evaluations and contract negotiations.
• Experience with CHO ops.
• Proven track record with performing in-depth investment grade audits and projecting revenue models.

Responsibilities

• Management of the daily operation of two Demand Side Units.
• Maintain participation in the Demand Side Markets for both our Short Run and Long Run DSUs.
• Liaise with the Site Monitoring Centre and coordinate troubleshooting activities as required.
• Insure all compliance issues are dealt with efficiently.
• Account manage all existing VPP clients with a view to expanding our services where possible.
• Issue month-end figures for the VPP unit to group accounts.
• Identification, analysis, design, costing, negotiation, and project management of VPP and DS3 contracts.
• Performing in-depth investment grade audits, and projecting revenue models.
• Originating project development plans and drafting contract scopes of work for tendering exercises.
• Carrying out tender evaluations and contract negotiations
• Support the implementation team with the development of project schedules and budgets
• Support combined heat and power (CHP) operations
• Support the Energy Bureau service to Veolia clients
• Reports to the Head of Technical for Energy
• Responsibility for 2 or 3 x technical specialists within the VPP team
• Development of new projects involving battery storage and/or hybrid solutions in Ireland's growing market for DS3 services and asset flexibility
• Supporting the development of a variety of projects in Veolia's pipeline, including CHP schemes, district heating, biomass CHP, and energy performance contracting
• Responsibility for the growth and operation of the Energy Markets and Hubgrade Services

Skills

Team leadership

Tender evaluations

Contract negotiations

CHP operations

Investment grade audits

Education

Degree in Energy Engineering or similar

Job description

Veolia in Ireland is seeking a Demand Response Services Manager for a permanent, full-time role based in Blanchardstown (39 hours, Monday–Friday).

You will lead delivery of Energy Markets and Hubgrade Services, develop VPP and DS3 offerings, manage two DSUs, and coordinate across energy, waste and water divisions while engaging with suppliers, clients and regulators.

The role includes contract development, tender evaluations, and supporting CHP projects with potential international travel.