As Head of Electrical Engineering, you will take overall responsibility for the electrical engineering function in Ireland.
Key responsibilities will include:
Lead the Electrical Engineering department and senior engineering team
Define engineering strategy, technical standards and best practices
Provide technical leadership across major infrastructure and industrial projects
Oversee electrical design, power distribution, protection and control systems
Ensure engineering compliance, safety and technical quality
Lead technical reviews and approve critical engineering decisions
Manage engineering resources, budgets and project priorities
Recruit, mentor and develop senior engineering talent
Work closely with Operations, Projects, Commercial and Executive Leadership
Manage relationships with clients, contractors, consultants and key stakeholders
Support tenders, major investment projects and business development initiatives
Drive innovation, efficiency and continuous improvement across the engineering function
The ideal candidate will bring:
Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
Significant professional experience in electrical engineering
Previous experience as Head of Engineering, Engineering Director, Electrical Engineering Manager or similar
Strong knowledge of HV/LV electrical systems and power distribution
Experience delivering large-scale, technically complex projects
Proven leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams
Strong understanding of engineering standards, compliance and safety
Commercial and financial awareness
Excellent stakeholder-management capabilities
Strong decision-making and strategic leadership skills
Experience within energy, utilities, data centres, advanced manufacturing, pharmaceuticals or major infrastructure would be particularly valuable.

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