Job Title: Senior Analyst - Networks Economic and Regulation
Starting Salary: *€60,079 (Salary scale: €60,079 - €75,765) *Please see below for further information.
Location: The Exchange, Belgard Square North, Tallaght, Dublin 24.
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Hybrid working: Up to 3 days per week
Closing Date: 12.00 pm, Monday, 23rd June 2025
Tenure: Appointment will be on a permanent basis subject to successful passing of the probationary period.
The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU)
Our client the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) is Ireland's independent energy and water regulator. The work of the CRU impacts every Irish home and business ensuring safe, secure and sustainable energy and water supplies for the benefit of all customers. Our Values are at the core of everything that we do.
About the job
Working within the Networks and Economic Regulation division, you will assist in setting impactful policy to ensure the reliable and cost-effective delivery of water, gas, and electricity network infrastructure across Ireland. You will be placed at the heart of water and energy regulatory policy setting allowed revenues for regulated network monopolies, designing tariff structures and monitoring utility performance. It is a field that demands analytical rigour and strategic thinking, offering the opportunity to engage with complex economic and technical challenges while influencing multi-billion-euro national investment decisions.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Leading and delivering on projects within the energy and water sectors related areas as delegated by the manager;
- Researching and preparing information and decision papers for the Commission;
- Conducting complex qualitative and quantitative analysis for the sector specific role
- Develop and lead presentations for internal and external stakeholders
- Managing public consultations on regulatory policy issues;
- Procuring and managing external consultants to provide expert input to projects and decisions of the Commission.
- Maintaining an awareness of policy developments and best practice within the energy and water industry and related industries both in Ireland and internationally.
- Dealing with internal and external stakeholders in a positive manner in order to further CRU objectives;
- Engaging with NI, GB or EU counterparts on all-island or EU policy or market developments, as required;
- Mentoring Analysts and Graduate Analysts within the Commission and conducting knowledge transfer sessions in order to share knowledge, expertise and learnings;
- Working as a member of a team and leading specific project teams, as required;
- Carrying out such other functions as may be required from time to time to fulfil the business objectives of the CRU and as appropriate to the grade.
Essential Requirements
Candidates must have on or before the closing date for applications the following:
1. An honours degree, NFQ Level 8 equivalent, in a relevant discipline (including but not limited to economics, finance, engineering, science, data science, regulatory/public policy, business, accountancy, law).
2. Minimum of 3 years' experience working in a regulatory, legal, economic policy making, financial or technical analysis related to infrastructure or another relevant role.
The Package
- Starting salary of €60,079
- *Candidates should note that entry will be at the minimum point of the scale.
- The rate of remuneration may be adjusted in line with Government pay policy.
- Candidates should note that different pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is a serving civil or public servant.
- Salary increments will be awarded annually, subject to satisfactory performance.
Application process
- To apply for this full-time opportunity, candidates must submit an application from for this opportunity before the closing date for applications – (Monday, 23rd June 2025, 12 pm- to be received not later than 12 pm)
- As part of the application form candidates will be required to upload a Cover Letter and C.V. which clearly demonstrates how they meet the key requirements of the role.
- The application from can be found here - Career Opportunities | The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) (cpl.com)
- Candidates must be eligible to work full time in Ireland at time of application.
- The CRU do not reimburse any expenses incurred by candidates during the interview process.
- Any candidate requiring any accommodation for interview or other elements of the selection process should notify us at [email protected] so that appropriate arrangements can be made.