Commercial Analyst, Asset Development (Band 4)

Posittion Description

The Business Case Realisation (BCR) team within Asset Development is responsible for ensuring that ESB’s investments in new assets deliver the outcomes committed at Business Case approval.
This role provides a unique opportunity to work across the full lifecycle of ESB’s portfolio—from early-stage development through construction, commissioning and into long-term operations—ensuring alignment with the approved Business Case.
The successful candidate will support the understanding, communication and monitoring of Business Case delivery, working across multiple functions to ensure that risks to Business Case Realisation are identified early and managed effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a detailed understanding of approved Business Cases including financial, commercial, operational and regulatory assumptions
• Support the consistent communication of Business Case requirements across Asset Development, Delivery and Operations teams
• Act as a key reference point for interpretation of Business Case commitments
• Ensure Business Case requirements are embedded into project delivery plans and operational readiness
• Track progress against key Business Case deliverables (cost, schedule, revenue, performance)
• Support preparation of structured reporting to governance forums and senior stakeholders
• Highlight gaps between planned and actual performance against the Business Case
• Identify risks and issues impacting Business Case Realisation
• Support development of mitigation strategies and escalation where required
• Engage with a broad range of stakeholders across ESB including Asset Development, EMP, Trading, Regulation and Operations
• Support coordination of cross-functional activities to ensure delivery of Business Case outcomes

Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential

• Minimum 3 years experience in engineering, commercial or project roles
• Degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Business or related discipline
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Ability to interpret financial and commercial information
• Clear and structured communication skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement capability
• High attention to detail and ability to manage complexity

Desirable

• Experience in energy, infrastructure or large capital projects
• Understanding of project lifecycle (development to operations)
• Experience with Business Case development, financial modelling or investment appraisal

Location

This position will be based in ESB Head Office, 27 Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin 2.

Smart Working at ESB is designed to make ‘in-person’ time together as purposeful as possible while also enabling the effective use of digital tools and hybrid arrangements to preserve our commitment to flexibility. The successful candidate may work flexibly within the jurisdiction where they have been employed, with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration at least two days per week. All Smart Working arrangements are subject to regular review based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the business.

Reporting To

Business Case Realisation Manager

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
• Career development through mentoring and training
• 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

€49,980 - €58,622 per annum

Closing Date

20th November 2026

Interview
Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will complete a Behavioural Interview based on each of the following Behaviours, which underpin how we work at ESB and are critical to delivering our strategy:

• Accountable and Ethical
• Collaborative
• Growing and Adaptive
• Proactive
• Respectful and Supportive

More information available on Our People Promise

Notes
Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.

The successful candidate will be required to evidence their right to work in the Republic of Ireland / UK prior to commencement of employment.