Renewable Energy Specialist (Part Time)

Renewable Energy Specialist (Part Time)

(3 days per week) - Tues, Wed, Thursday (21 working hours per week - min one in the office)

Our client is looking for a professional to join a Renewable Electricity & Wind Team working across Research & Innovation, Offshore Energy, Electricity & Wind, and Heat & Bioenergy.

They are from technical backgrounds and develop evidence-based solutions that support Ireland's energy decarbonisation goals. You will join a dynamic, collaborative team working across the Irish energy sector, supporting renewable electricity policy, market development, research, stakeholder engagement, and the delivery of high-quality analysis to inform national decision-making.

Key Responsibilities: You will:

• Support the Department of Climate, Energy and Environment (DCEE) in delivering actions under the Climate Action Plan, including developing a supportive spatial planning framework for renewable energy.
• Provide evidence-based advice to support legislation, policy development and implementation of European renewable energy directives.
• Commission and manage research and expert analysis through public procurement processes.
• Communicate findings to key stakeholders - including Government and public bodies - through reports, presentations, training sessions and other channels.
• Prepare internal and external reports tailored to the needs of policymakers and broader audiences.
• Help develop and maintain internal data resources, such as renewable electricity project databases.
• Engage with national and international experts to identify best practices in spatial planning for renewable energy and apply insights in an Irish context.
• Support national reporting obligations to the European Commission.
• Collaborate with the research community, identifying knowledge gaps and contributing renewable energy expertise.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and stakeholder relationships to ensure timely, high-impact delivery.

Knowledge & Skills

• Can self-direct, plan and deliver impactful work in a dynamic environment.
• Understanding of how national renewable energy targets translate into regional and local spatial planning.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills.
• Proven collaboration and leadership capabilities.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• A min NFQ Level 7 degree in a discipline related to renewable energy policy, spatial planning, environmental or natural sciences, or similar fields.
• At least four years' directly relevant experience, particularly in spatial planning for renewable energy and environmentally sustainable policy implementation.
• (Postgraduate research Master's or PhD may be counted toward this experience.)
• Experience applying environmental assessment frameworks such as SEA, ESG or Lifecycle Carbon Analysis.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary environments and managing projects with diverse stakeholders.
• A strong track record in delivering programmes, analyses or equivalent outputs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presenting technical information to non-technical audiences.

Desirable

• Public sector experience.
• Postgrad (Master's or PhD) relevant to sustainable spatial planning for renewable energy.
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional body.
• Experience leading teams on high-profile projects.
• Track record in delivering public-interest research.
• Irish language proficiency.

You must be eligible to work in Ireland without the need for sponsorship for the entire 18 months of this role.

Please apply to be considered.