Business Unit Director Energy (O&M) | Ireland, Dublin

Business Unit Director Energy (O&M) | Ireland€Six Figure Salary&Executive Benefits ICDSs Energy Services client, a newly established and rapidly growing O&M provider, is seeking a Business Unit Director to lead its Thermal Operations&Maintenance division in Ireland. With a major contract secured and a core team in place, this is a key leadership appointment to drive performance and scale the business into a multi-technology energy platform. The Opportunity Reporting to the Managing Director, you will take full accountability for the leadership, safety, operational performance, and commercial success of the O&M business unit. You will oversee thermal generation assets while executing a strategic transition into next-generation technologies including BESS, solar PV, CHP, hydrogen-ready systems, and hybrid energy solutions. Key Responsibilities Lead a zero-harm safety culture and ensure full regulatory compliance across all operations Deliver high asset availability, reliability, and efficiency across thermal plants Oversee outages, maintenance strategies, and technical integrity programmes Hold full P&L responsibility, driving profitability and commercial discipline Manage client relationships at senior level, including contract governance and renewals Build and lead a high-performing, multi-disciplinary engineering and operations team Develop capability across both traditional thermal systems and emerging energy technologies Candidate Profile Extensive leadership experience in thermal power generation (CCGT, CHP, steam plant, engines, biomass, WtE) Strong technical expertise in high-energy plant and associated systems Proven commercial acumen with P&L ownership and O&M contract management Experience leading multi-site operations and complex technical teams Strong understanding of regulatory environments (COMAH, IED, environmental compliance) Exposure to energy transition technologies (BESS, PV, hybrid systems, hydrogen readiness) Apply This is a rare opportunity to lead a newly formed business unit at an early stage, shaping its strategy, culture, and growth trajectory within a rapidly evolving energy sector. Connect with Barry Kelly,or email and visit Skills: power generation energy transmission construction maintenance Benefits: See DescriptionTLNT1_IJ