Job posted by Odgers
About EirGrid
EirGrid operates at the heart of Ireland’s electricity system, ensuring a safe, secure and resilient flow of power to homes, communities and businesses every day. It is also enabling the future electricity system Ireland needs - cleaner, more dynamic and capable of supporting long term social and economic growth.
This work takes place in a complex, fast changing environment where energy security, affordability and sustainability must be carefully balanced. EirGrid plays a critical national role in enabling the transition to a low carbon electricity system while supporting national policy and long term investment.
Offshore wind is central to this transformation and will play a defining role in achieving Ireland’s 2030 and 2040 climate ambitions. EirGrid is establishing a dedicated Offshore business to plan, develop and deliver the transmission infrastructure required to integrate offshore renewable energy at scale.
EirGrid is now seeking an exceptional leader to build and lead this new business as Managing Director – Offshore.
Role Overview
Reporting into the Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Senior Executive Leadership Team, the Managing Director – Offshore will lead the strategic development, financing, construction and management of Ireland’s offshore electricity transmission system. The role will establish, scale and lead a standalone business within EirGrid, supported by significant external capital investment.
The position spans end to end delivery of major offshore infrastructure, from early planning and consenting through to construction and asset management, while ensuring strong governance, risk management and alignment with international best practice.
You will bring deep sectoral experience and the credibility to operate at the highest levels, working closely with Government, regulators, developers, funders and partners. You will lead commercial engagement with offshore developers, support readiness for debt capital markets and guide delivery within a multi billion euro investment programme.
Key Responsibilities
• Set the long term vision for offshore transmission aligned with national energy policy and EirGrid strategy.
• Establish the organisational structure and operating model for a new business unit.
• Oversee the design, development, construction and commissioning of offshore transmission assets.
• Lead commercial engagement, governance, prioritisation and risk management across major capital programmes.
• Engage at senior levels with Government, regulators, developers, funders and communities.
The Individual
Candidates will bring senior leadership experience in offshore, electricity or large scale infrastructure, with strong commercial judgement, stakeholder engagement capability and experience managing multi-billion euro capital budgets. A relevant degree is required; postgraduate qualifications are advantageous.
Odgers Ireland has been exclusively retained to manage the appointment process.
Please see www.odgers.com/EirGridMDOffshore for further information and details of how to apply.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon 29th May 2026.
