Head of Offshore Delivery - East Coast
We are the people behind Ireland’s electricity grid. We operate the power system with world leading levels of variable asynchronous renewable generation, ensuring that everyone has power when they need it. But that’s not all, we are now transforming the power system for future generations.
And that’s just the beginning of our story. We have a critical purpose. That purpose is to transform the power system to enable our society to reduce our carbon emissions and meet our climate change and net zero ambitions.
Be part of the transformation!
The Opportunity
We are now seeking a Head of Offshore Delivery - East Coast to join the Chief Transformation, Technology & Offshore Office.
The successful candidate will report directly to the Chief Transformation, Technology & Offshore Officer and be a member of EirGrid’s extended leadership team. As Head of Offshore Delivery - East Coast, you will play a pivotal role in delivering Ireland’s offshore wind targets by 2030 and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
The Chief Technology and Transformation and Offshore Office is responsible for driving the Offshore Grid programme, driving innovation, digital transformation, and strategic technology delivery across EirGrid. It plays a central role in enabling the organisation to meet its decarbonisation and infrastructure goals through the deployment of modern systems, data intelligence, and programme governance frameworks.
The Offshore Delivery – East Coast Team is responsible for providing strategic oversight and delivery across the East Coast offshore projects and the Offshore Asset Readiness Programme (OARP)—a multi-year transformation programme spanning 30 capability areas. It ensures alignment with the CRU’s Offshore Revenue Model and supports EirGrid’s regulatory, operational, and financial readiness.
About You
Successful candidates will have:
16th January 2026
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.
And that’s just the beginning of our story. We have a critical purpose. That purpose is to transform the power system to enable our society to reduce our carbon emissions and meet our climate change and net zero ambitions.
Be part of the transformation!
The Opportunity
We are now seeking a Head of Offshore Delivery - East Coast to join the Chief Transformation, Technology & Offshore Office.
The successful candidate will report directly to the Chief Transformation, Technology & Offshore Officer and be a member of EirGrid’s extended leadership team. As Head of Offshore Delivery - East Coast, you will play a pivotal role in delivering Ireland’s offshore wind targets by 2030 and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of the Offshore Asset Readiness Programme (OARP -
- Oversee the integration of 30 capability programmes across engineering, IT, legal, operations, and commercial functions.
- Manage dependencies and critical path activities informed by the forerunner Phase 1 development.
- Ensure readiness for asset transfer, ownership, and operation of offshore transmission infrastructure.
- Lead the development and implementation of the Asset Purchase Agreement (APA) and Transmission Connection Agreement (TCA).
- Drive programme governance, risk management, and reporting in line with the CRU’s Offshore Revenue Model.
- Engage with stakeholders including CRU, DCEE, and developers to ensure alignment and transparency.
- Support the development of procurement strategies, including IT systems, marine surveys, and operational services.
The Chief Technology and Transformation and Offshore Office is responsible for driving the Offshore Grid programme, driving innovation, digital transformation, and strategic technology delivery across EirGrid. It plays a central role in enabling the organisation to meet its decarbonisation and infrastructure goals through the deployment of modern systems, data intelligence, and programme governance frameworks.
The Offshore Delivery – East Coast Team is responsible for providing strategic oversight and delivery across the East Coast offshore projects and the Offshore Asset Readiness Programme (OARP)—a multi-year transformation programme spanning 30 capability areas. It ensures alignment with the CRU’s Offshore Revenue Model and supports EirGrid’s regulatory, operational, and financial readiness.
About You
Successful candidates will have:
- Proven experience in leading large-scale offshore infrastructure or transformation programmes, ideally in energy, utilities, or regulated sectors.
- Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, particularly in capital programme governance and revenue models.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex programme interdependencies and critical path planning.
- Experience in stakeholder engagement with government, regulators, and industry partners.
- Strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.
- Familiarity with risk management, procurement, and operational readiness in a regulated environment.
- Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and external consultants.
- Financial acumen, including budget oversight and funding strategy alignment.
16th January 2026
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.