Future Power Markets Development Manager - #1732867

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.