Regulatory Analyst

EirGrid Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

EirGrid Group is seeking a Regulatory Analyst to join the Group Regulation Team in Ireland. The role focuses on regulatory reporting, compliance, and delivering strategic regulatory outputs.

You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, engage with Regulatory Authorities, and contribute to regulatory project delivery to support Ireland’s energy transition.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification in business, engineering or a closely related discipline.
• At least 2 years’ post-qualification experience in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Ability to draft clear, evidence-based documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Prepare regulatory reports and assist with public consultations.
• Deliver regulatory deliverables for submission to Regulatory Authorities.
• Review regulatory reports for accuracy and consistency.
• Coordinate regulatory programme activities and ongoing price-review reporting.
• Serve as a point of contact for Regulatory Authorities on deliverables.
• Support procurement of external consultants when required.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Draft documentation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Project management

Stakeholder networking

Education

Relevant degree in business/engineering

Job description

Background

We are at the heart of Ireland’s energy transition - connecting, operating and transforming the electricity grid to support a low carbon, renewable future.

Regulatory Analyst – Group Regulation

We are building talented teams that tackle real world challenges every day and help us to achieve our goal to prepare the grid to carry up to 80% of Ireland’s electricity from renewable sources.

We are proud to be a certified Great Place to Work, recognised for our culture built on trust, collaboration and inclusion. At EirGrid you will find supportive teams, opportunities to grow and meaningful work. We also offer secure employment with a range of flexible andfamily friendlyworking policies to support your life and wellbeing. If you want to know more about what EirGrid has to offer you, visit .

If you are ready to make an impact and grow your career in a purpose-led organisation, your journey starts here.

The Opportunity

We are now seeking a Regulatory Analyst to join our Group Regulation Team.

The Group Regulation Team is responsible for developing and implementing a strategic approach to regulatory matters which align with the ambitions of the EirGrid Group. The Group Regulation Team has a pivotal role to play in supporting the delivery of EirGrid Group’s Corporate Strategy in Ireland and in the context of the evolving European energy landscape, including the energy transition, offshore development and matters such as future interconnection.

The Group Regulation Team is responsible for management and development of regulatory relationships, development of regulatory arrangements, revenue frameworks and price reviews, formulation of Group Regulation Policy, management of the Customer Charging process for connecting parties in Ireland, and oversight of regulatory compliance and all relevant licensing, regulatory authorisations and consents.

Key Responsibilities

As Regulatory Analyst, you will lead on the delivery of a number of EirGrid’s regulatory reports and other regulatory compliance requirements, ensuring that EirGrid’s compliance requirements are met and contributing to the delivery of EirGrid’s Corporate Strategy to transform the power system.

The role provides an opportunity to learn, to further develop your expertise and to work in a high profile multi-disciplinary team alongside experienced subject matter and industry experts across the EirGrid business, supporting a range of diverse and strategic pieces of work. As Regulatory Analyst, you will be the point of contact for the Regulatory Authorities regarding your assigned regulatory compliance requirements.

This role is for you if you want to make a real impact now and into the future, to fulfil our purpose “Powering up Ireland’s electricity grid for a clean energy future” and to reach our national energy and climate ambitions.

Reporting to the Regulation Programme & Compliance Manager under the Head of Group Regulation.

The successful candidate will:

• Assist in carrying out EirGrid’s regulation function that includes regulatory reporting (internal and external), running public consultations and preparing recommendations for Regulatory Authority approval.
• Deliver on assigned regulatory deliverables for submission to the Regulatory Authorities and/or publication on our website.
• Driving best practice when reviewing regulatory reports and documents from the wider business as necessary.
• Support the management of the business’ regulatory programme including co‑ordination of Price Review ongoing reporting requirements.
• Assist in the compilation of the business’ regulatory deliverables and compliance requirements.
• Act as point of contact for specific regulatory deliverables with the Regulatory Authorities.
• Support the procurement of external consultants, if required.
• Support the Head of Group Regulation and Group Regulation Management in relation to strategic regulatory projects.
• Carrying out such other functions as may be required from time to time to support delivery of EirGrid’s regulatory strategy.

Essential

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification in business, engineering or a closely related discipline.
• At least 2 years’ post qualification experience in a similar role, in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Excellent qualitative and quantitative analytical abilities, coupled with the ability to make reasoned judgements based on available information.
• Ability to draft documentation in a rational, evidence-based, clear and concise manner.
• High level of attention to detail and pride in one’s own work.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including report writing.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, while also being able to define and progress work independently.
• Demonstrated flexible working approach with ability to organise workload to prioritise effectively.
• Ability to develop a network of key internal stakeholders to support delivery of regulatory requirements.

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of working in a regulated utility/ regulator/ energy sector.
• Knowledge of the Irish energy regulatory landscape.

Closing date for applications

4th September 2026

Please note we receive a high volume of applications, and as every application is carefully reviewed our response time may vary. If you agree to be considered for other roles this may result in a delayed response as we establish the best fit for your experience. We appreciate your patience.

We value potential as much as experience. If you believe you can succeed in this role, even if you don’t meet every requirement.

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.