Commercial Specialist

Position Description ESB Networks are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Commercial Specialist to join the Regulation & Commercial Team. This strategic role focuses on managing large-demand customer connections to the Distribution System and will play a key part in shaping the future of the company and the energy industry. The successful candidate will act as a central point of contact throughout the customer connection application process, liaising with both internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure timely and effective customer connections. They will attend customer meetings to provide updates, address technical and commercial queries, and develop strong relationships. A strong understanding of both electrical and civil infrastructure requirements will be essential, alongside the ability to evaluate and apply appropriate charging methodologies in line with regulatory frameworks. The role also includes ongoing resolution of stakeholder issues, support for IT system development, and contributions to the enhancement of enduring commercial and regulatory processes. The ideal candidate will bring engineering expertise, preferably from the electrical utility or infrastructure sector, strong commercial insight, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with project management and IT systems. Key Responsibilities Provide expert support in facilitating connection applications for new and existing demand customers to the electricity distribution network. Act as a point of contact for external stakeholders, including large demand customers, ensuring consistent updates and transparent communication throughout the connection process. Collaborate with internal teams such as the Network Development Planning team and Delivery team to successfully manage applications through each stage of the application lifecycle. Analyse key electrical infrastructure requirements and understand the necessary components to deliver the required customer connections. Calculate connection charges in accordance with established commercial policies, ensuring compliance and fairness, prepare and issue formal connection offers, securing appropriate internal approvals prior to release. Represent the Commercial Team in cross-functional projects and working groups, including SAP enhancements, online application development, and updates to charging policy. Respond proactively to customer queries, providing support within and beyond the immediate business area, support regulatory updates to connection agreements, working closely with Legal and external bodies such as CRU. Build strong working relationships with internal Divisions, Regional Areas, and Planning Teams to promote a best-practice, end-to-end connection process. Monitor, track, and report on the progress of demand connection offers, including the preparation of ad hoc reporting as required. Experience and Qualifications Essential 3rd Level qualification or equivalent work experience and 5+ years' relevant work experience in a commercial or technical role Knowledge of Ireland's electricity network Strong knowledge and ability to work with key IT systems such as MS SharePoint, Excel and PowerPoint and excellent commercial acumen. Strong stakeholder management skills when dealing with internal and external stakeholders. Knowledge and ability to influence decision making in relation to connection offer, charging policies and processes and strong communication, presentation, interpersonal and analytical skills. Ability to work independently and solve complex policy issues, while developing new lean business processes, proven ability to manage project work and work effectively within a team. Desirable Degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering. Experience of the electrical network and the electrical infrastructure required to provide customer connections. Commercial focus including a detailed understanding of the Distribution systems electrical network. Experience dealing with grid connection offers and modifications to connection agreements. Experience dealing directly with customers and stakeholders and providing guidance and specialist support to teams across a large business. Location Location is flexible and will be agreed with the successful candidate. ESB is committed to offering flexibility in ways of working and we call that Smart Working - combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible and remote ways of working. The successful candidate may combine remote / smart working within the jurisdiction, with attendance at base for in-person collaboration, the frequency of which is agreed with the manager and subject to ongoing review. Reporting To The successful candidate will report to the Commercial Manager, ESB Networks Why Work with Us? Opportunity to lead Ireland's transition tonet zero carbon future Career developmentthrough mentoring andtraining Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities Sports and Social Clubs Networking opportunities Credit Union Generous Pension Access to staff well-being programmes Generous parental leave entitlements Strong values-based and inclusive culture Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion Great team environment working to our Core Values : Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted Salary €57,000 - €68,000 per annum. Closing Date 8th of October 2025 .buttontext4ebea33125a0ecd0 a{ border : 1px solid transparent; } .buttontext4ebea33125a0ecd0 a : focus{ border : 1px dashed #009DE0 !important; outline : none !important; } Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law. Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, . About ESB Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland's leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity. 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