Principal Consultant: Irish energy market advisory
AFRY · Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
AFRY Management Consulting is a leading global advisor to the energy sector, helping clients navigate complex transitions and create sustainable value.
We combine deep sector expertise with strategic thinking to advise leading organisations on renewables, hydrogen, heat, carbon, electric mobility, energy storage and flexibility.
Our 750 consultants across 20+ offices worldwide work alongside 19,000 AFRY experts in engineering, design and digitalisation to help clients solve business-critical challenges.
Our work spans market analysis, strategy, policy and regulation, system and market modelling, and transaction support.
We are seeking a Principal Consultant to take a senior role in our Irish management consulting team. You will help strengthen AFRY’s position as a leading provider of market and commercial advice to Irish energy-sector stakeholders and develop opportunities for wider management consulting services.
Your responsibilities
- Lead complex projects and oversee project teams
- Build trusted client relationships and identify new opportunities
- Shape proposals, sales materials and client pitches
- Develop thought leadership, intellectual property and practical solutions to client challenges
- Build team capabilities through training and knowledge sharing
- Strengthen AFRY’s presence in industry networks and expert communities
- Mentor and coach consultants in structured problem-solving and high-quality project delivery
- Degree in a technical, financial or economic field
- 8+ years of relevant experience in the Irish energy sector, including leadership of complex projects
- Strong analytical, organisational, writing and presentation skills, including proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel
- An established reputation and network in the Irish energy sector
- A track record of managing complex projects
- A clear interest in drawing on your relationships and knowledge of the Irish energy sector to help grow AFRY’s business
Our offer
- A collaborative, high-trust culture shaped by our values: brave, devoted and team player
- Competitive, performance-based remuneration with excellent benefits and pension arrangements.
- Opportunities to develop your career through consulting training, AFRY’s career paths and our global network
- An international, inclusive environment with high standards and opportunities to take ownership and make an impact
Recruitment process
Please apply online with your CV and a short cover letter outlining your motivation for applying, salary expectations and earliest possible start date.
If you have strong relevant experience, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every requirement listed above.
Our selection process typically includes:
- An initial Teams interview
- An online assessment
- A second interview and case exercise / presentation
AFRY is committed to creating an inclusive & diverse environment and we are actively looking for qualified candidates irrespective of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, disability, or age. You will be part of a global and diverse company where our differences are our strengths. Join us to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable society.
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At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.