Future Power Markets Development Manager

Job Description

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. VANRATH acts as an agency and employment business for permanent recruitment and the supply of temporary workers.