Managing Director for Offshore Wind

Managing Director for Offshore Wind

EirGrid

Dublin, Ireland

The Opportunity

Reporting into the Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Senior Executive Leadership Team, the Managing Director – Offshore will lead the strategic development, financing, construction and management of Ireland’s offshore electricity transmission system. The role will establish, scale and lead a standalone business within EirGrid, supported by significant external capital investment.

The position spans end to end delivery of major offshore infrastructure, from early planning and consenting through to construction and asset management, while ensuring strong governance, risk management and alignment with international best practice.

You will bring deep sectoral experience and the credibility to operate at the highest levels, working closely with Government, regulators, developers, funders and partners. You will lead commercial engagement with offshore developers, support readiness for debt capital markets and guide delivery within a multi billion euro investment programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Set the long term vision for offshore transmission aligned with national energy policy and EirGrid strategy.
• Establish the organisational structure and operating model for a new business unit.
• Oversee the design, development, construction and commissioning of offshore transmission assets
• Lead commercial engagement, governance, prioritisation and risk management across major capital programmes.
• Engage at senior levels with Government, regulators, developers, funders and communities.

The Individual

Candidates will bring senior leadership experience in offshore, electricity or large scale infrastructure, with strong commercial judgement, stakeholder engagement capability and experience managing multi-billion euro capital budgets. A relevant degree is required; postgraduate qualifications are advantageous.