Role: Future Power Markets Development Manager - Permanent - Belfast Job Overview VANRATH are delighted to be partnering with a leading public sector organisation, who are seeking to appoint a Future Power Markets Development Manager, who will lead the strategic analysis, development, and implementation of future power market opportunities to support Northern Ireland's transition to a low-carbon energy system, focusing on innovation, project management, and cross-border market development.
Salary: Competitive + Benefits Belfast - Hybrid (2 days at home) Permanent Key Responsibilities: Identify, evaluate, prioritise, and manage a comprehensive pipeline of future power market opportunities aligned with strategic energy transition goals.
Develop robust frameworks to assess the feasibility of new projects, including renewable energy, energy storage, and other clean technologies.
Monitor emerging technologies such as green hydrogen, offshore wind, and hybrid storage systems, and develop strategies to integrate them into market mechanisms.
Collaborate with innovation and technology teams to explore and implement new market solutions.
Design commercial frameworks and policies to support market access for novel technologies, adjust strategies based on market developments, and advocate for policy changes that enable low-carbon technologies.
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with technology providers, regulators, and industry stakeholders; lead collaborative projects and market trials to test new technologies.
Manage resource allocation, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and oversee the delivery of development activities.
Coach, mentor, and develop team members, promoting a solutions-based approach to risks and issues, and ensure team skills align with emerging market trends.
Essential Criteria Relevant third-level qualification with 8+ years' experience in energy sector project development.
Proven leadership in managing teams, resources, and delivering outcomes.
Experience developing policy-driven projects and engaging with regulatory processes.
Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Demonstrated ability to mentor teams and support professional development.
You will stand out if: Experience with the Irish SEM, European power systems, or TSOs.
Knowledge of electricity market operations, including Transmission and Balancing Markets.
Familiarity with market schemes such as RESS and LDES.
Background in partnership building and collaborative projects.
Skills in market analysis, decarbonisation strategies, and energy policy.
Understanding of Market/Network Codes and regulated industry compliance.
For further information on this job, or any other Business Support role in Northern Ireland, apply via the link or contact Ryan Sykes for a confidential chat today.
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Skills: Stakeholder Engagement People Management Project Development