Renewable Energy Specialist - Part time

Renewable Energy Specialist (Part-Time) - Public Sector (Hybrid)

Location: Dublin or Cork

Salary: €75,448 pro rata

Contract: 18-month fixed term

Hours: 21 hours per week (3 days – Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday)

Annual Leave: 16.5 days per year (pro-rata)

Closing date: Thursday, 12th March, 5:00pm.

We are partnering with a leading public sector body to recruit a Renewable Energy Specialist (Part-Time) to join their Research, Innovation and Electricity team.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to Ireland’s transition to a low-carbon energy system, working with policy makers, researchers, and industry stakeholders to support the development of renewable electricity programmes and national climate initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support government departments in delivering actions under the Climate Action Plan, particularly in relation to renewable energy and spatial planning frameworks.
• Provide evidence-based analysis and expert advice to inform renewable energy policy and market development.
• Support the development and implementation of renewable energy legislation and policy, including European directives.
• Commission and manage research projects and technical analysis through public procurement processes.
• Prepare reports and briefings for policymakers, government bodies, and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to maintaining renewable electricity data resources and project databases.
• Engage with national and international researchers and experts to identify best practices in renewable energy planning.
• Support reporting obligations to the European Commission.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders.

About You - Essential Requirements

• Degree (minimum NFQ Level 7) in a relevant field such as Environmental Science, Natural Science, Planning, or a related discipline.
• Minimum four years’ relevant experience in renewable energy, particularly in spatial planning or sustainable energy policy implementation.
• Experience applying environmental analysis frameworks such as Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA), ESG, or Lifecycle Carbon Analysis (LCA).
• Proven experience working in multi-disciplinary teams and managing projects involving a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, report writing, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver work independently in a complex, evolving environment.

About You - Desirable Requirements

• Experience working within the public sector.
• A postgraduate qualification (Masters or PhD) in a relevant field.
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional body.
• Experience leading teams or delivering high-profile research or policy projects.
• Experience delivering public interest research or projects.
• Irish language proficiency.

Interested? Send your CV to Philly Lambe at Lex Consultancy today.

Please note only candidates that match the minimum job requirements above will be contacted for this role.