Director of Energy Safety

About the Position

Title: Director of Energy Safety

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Salary: €171,518 - €196,205 per year

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) is Ireland's independent energy and water regulator. We are currently seeking a Director for the Energy Safety Division with significant experience, nationally or internationally, in the energy or the utility industry, in a relevant regulatory or other public body.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and Direction: Provide leadership and direction to the CRU’s Energy Safety Division, engaging with key stakeholders nationally and internationally.
• Policy and Strategy: Shape and deliver the CRU’s strategic priorities as they relate to the Division and broader organisation, statutory objectives and wider EU regulatory frameworks.
• Regulatory Oversight: Protect the public interest through the Gas Safety Framework and the Petroleum Safety Framework, including assessing safety cases, issuing Safety Permits (as applicable) and implementing compliance assurance activities such as audits and inspections.
• Public Awareness: Increase public awareness of safety issues regarding electrical and gas issues through public awareness campaigns highlighting these issues, in collaboration with other stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Lead engagement and effective collaboration with relevant industry groups and national and international agencies and bodies in related fields.

Requirements

• Qualifications: A minimum of an NFQ Level 8 degree in a relevant discipline.
• Experience: Significant (minimum 9 years) experience, nationally or internationally, in the energy or the utility industry or in a relevant regulatory or other public body.
• Leadership: Significant senior leadership experience (minimum 5 years) in energy, utility or other regulated sectors, leading teams, managing and developing people in challenging and dynamic working environments.
• Policy/Strategy Development: Relevant policy/strategy development and operational experience.

Nice to Have

• Postgraduate Degree: A postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
• Technical and Non-Technical Team Management: Experience in leading and managing technical and non-technical teams, including consultant and sub-contractor management.
• Deep Knowledge: Deep (or ability to quickly develop) knowledge of energy safety, including major accident hazards.

We Offer

• Competitive Salary: Starting salary of €171,518 with a scale up to €196,205.
• Benefits: Attractive Pension Scheme, opportunity to work remotely up to 3 days per week, access to the cycle-to-work scheme, opportunity for further education, 30 days of annual leave, 11 bank holidays/public holidays, flexible working arrangements, tax saver Bus / Luas scheme, and access to CRU’s Employee Assistance Programme.
• Professional Development: Ongoing support and training, and ample opportunity for professional development.

About the Company

The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) is Ireland's independent energy and water regulator. The work of the CRU impacts every Irish home and business, ensuring safe, secure and sustainable energy and water supplies for the benefit of all customers. Our Values are at the core of everything that we do: Integrity, Professionalism, Openness, and Accountability.

For more information, visit our website at CRU.

Application Process

To apply for this full-time opportunity, candidates must submit an application form for this opportunity before the closing date for applications – (12 October 2026, 12:00 noon - applications to be received not later than 12 noon). Applications must apply via the application form below and attach a) to d) listed below.

• A comprehensive CV clearly showing your relevant achievements and experience in your career to date.
• The “Key Achievements Form”.
• An Organisation chart indicating your current position within the Senior Management team (or if not currently employed, in your most recent employment).
• A short (i.e. no more than 2 pages) cover letter/personal statement outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills and experience meet the requirements of the position as Director of Energy Safety.

The application form can be found here - Cpl Careers.

For any queries surrounding the application process, please contact [email protected].