Head of Energy

🔌 Director of Energy — Ireland | Permanent | Board-Level

A well-backed infrastructure services business is entering the Irish power and renewables market and is hiring a senior executive to build the division from the ground up.

This is not a caretaker role. It's full P&L ownership, a blank sheet of paper, and a direct line to the CEO.

Why this role exists

Define the market entry strategy — target sectors, service offerings, launch plan

Build operational capability from scratch — executive hires, operational management, field crews

Own the P&L — revenue, gross and net margin, working capital, EBITDA

Lead sales and BD — tenders, client relationships, senior-level representation

The ambition is Tier One positioning in the Irish power market, with meaningful traction inside 12 months.

What we need from you

5+ years' general management in power industry service delivery, Grid, Connections, Renewables

Demonstrable track record of growing an organisation against targets

Previous experience working with ESB Networks, pre-works through to project completion

Strong financial and commercial acumen — P&L, budgets, reporting

The gravitas to represent the business at senior industry level and inspire a high-performing team

Backgrounds across grid infrastructure, HV substations, solar, offshore wind or data centre power infrastructure are strongly encouraged. An established Irish network is a significant advantage.

Why now, why Ireland

EirGrid and ESB Networks transmission and distribution investment. One of Europe's largest offshore wind pipelines. Utility and commercial solar growth on the back of corporate PPA demand. Hyperscale data centre power requirements. National EV charging rollout. HV substation construction and upgrade programmes.

The market is at an inflection point. This role is timed to catch it.

The process

30-minute confidential screen → leadership interview → meet and greet with the CEO and senior team → references and offer. Most candidates move from screen to offer in three to four weeks.

Step one is a confidential conversation. If you're curious rather than committed, that's still worth a call.

Helen Charteris

Practice Director — Global Power & Energy

embs. talent — specialist Power & Energy recruitment consultancy, founded in 2003. Triple ISO certified, including ISO 42001 for AI management.

Covering the UK, Ireland and USA.

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