Job Description Job Title: Future Power Markets Development Manager Description: We are hiring for our client, a key organisation at the centre of Northern Ireland’s energy transformation, for the role of Future Power Markets Development Manager. Based in Belfast with hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 remote), this role presents a unique opportunity to drive strategic market innovation and support the decarbonisation of the electricity sector. As Future Power Markets Development Manager, you will lead a high-performing team to identify and develop forward-looking market strategies, manage emerging technology integration, and shape the future of power market design in Northern Ireland. Top 3 Things to Know About this Job Lead the strategic development of Northern Ireland’s future power markets Hybrid working model with flexible hours and strong benefits A career-defining opportunity to influence the low-carbon energy transition The Role As Future Power Markets Development Manager, you will: • Lead the delivery of key strategic market development programmes aligned with net zero goals • Manage a team of senior analysts supporting future market strategy and transformation • Develop a robust pipeline of market innovation projects, including renewable integration, green hydrogen, and hybrid storage • Create commercial frameworks to enable market entry for new technologies • Lead stakeholder engagement across regulators, technology providers, and policy influencers • Oversee team development, resource allocation, and knowledge progression • Contribute to route-to-market strategy and advocate for policy development to enable system transformation • Stay ahead of technological trends and proactively embed them into market design The Person To succeed in this Future Power Markets Development Manager role, you’ll bring: • A relevant third-level qualification with at least 8 years’ experience in energy project development or a similar role • Strong leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary teams • Demonstrated expertise in developing policy-driven or regulated market projects • Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and reporting skills • Strategic and analytical thinking with a problem-solving approach • A track record of delivering in fast-paced, collaborative environments Desirable (not essential): • Knowledge of the Irish SEM or European power market operations • Familiarity with RESS, LDES, and regulatory mechanisms • Experience in forward-looking market or decarbonisation strategy • Awareness of electricity market codes and network regulatory obligations The Rewards • Competitive salary annual performance bonus • Private medical insurance • Generous pension scheme with employer contributions • Salary sacrifice options – cycle to work, EV leasing, pension • Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 remote), flexible start and finish times • Complimentary onsite parking with EV charging • Career progression and professional development in a future-focused organisation Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage For further information and to apply for this Future Power Markets Development Manager job, contact Dominic Heron at Hunter Savage. Email dominic@huntersavage.com or call 07458 160121. As a specialist recruitment consultancy, Hunter Savage partners with leading employers and top engineering and energy professionals across the UK and Ireland. We provide expert, confidential career advice and long-term support tailored to your sector. Salary guidance is indicative and dependent on experience. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria depending on application volume.