Senior Analyst - Energy Safety Division

Commission for Railway Regulation; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A government regulatory agency based in Dublin is seeking a Senior Analyst in the Energy Safety Division. The role involves developing technical knowledge in safety regulation and policy-making, with responsibilities including compliance monitoring and project management. Candidates must have an honours degree in a relevant discipline and at least 3 years' experience in industries related to energy and safety. The position offers a starting salary of €60,680 with opportunities for professional development and hybrid working.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid working model

Annual salary increments

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in energy, safety, regulation or process industry.
• Honours degree required in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects within the CRU as delegated.
• Prepare and manage consultation and decision papers, reports, and presentations.
• Monitor compliance through audits and inspections.

Skills

Engineering

Process Safety

Science

Regulation

Law

Education

Honours degree, NFQ Level 8 equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Senior Analyst (Energy Safety Division)

Starting Salary

* €60,680 (Salary scale: €60,680 - €76,523) *Please see below for further information.

Location

The Exchange, Belgard Square North, Tallaght, Dublin 24.

Working Hours

37.5 hours per week

Hybrid working

Up to 3 days per week

Closing Date

12.00 pm, Monday, 12th January 2026

Tenure

Appointment will be on a permanent basis subject to successful passing of the probationary period.

The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU)

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.

About the Job

The CRU has a key role in protecting public safety and the prevention of major accidents in Ireland’s energy sector. This includes safety regulation of:

• Gas (networks, supply, storage, use and liquefied petroleum gas distribution);
• Petroleum (upstream (onshore and offshore) exploration and production of hydrocarbons); and;
• Gas installers and electrical contractors.

The Role

As a Senior Analyst, you will have the opportunity to develop technical knowledge and expertise in the area of safety regulatory policy making, compliance monitoring and enforcement while assisting the CRU to achieve its strategic objectives. The CRU will provide you with ongoing support and training, and there will be ample opportunity for professional development, allowing you to maximise your potential.

We are seeking candidates with experience in engineering, process safety, science, regulation, law and other relevant fields to join our energy safety division. A shortlist of suitable candidates may be established to fill potential future positions within the organisation.

Duties and Responsibilities

Senior Analysts will be placed in one of three teams:

Energy Safety Infrastructure

The team carries out safety regulation including safety case assessment, compliance monitoring and investigations

Under the CRU’s Gas Safety Framework

• Natural gas transmission and distribution network including biomethane injection;
• LPG distribution networks;
• Shipper and suppliers including CNG suppliers;

Under the CRU’s Petroleum Safety Framework

• Domestic gas production

Safety Supervisory Body

The Safe Electric scheme for electrical contractors and the RGI scheme for gas installers is operated by a third‑party safety supervisory body (SSB) on behalf of the CRU. The team ensures the SSB is meeting its contractual obligations and that its approach is effective and consistent to meet the evolving needs of the industry through performance management, as well as audits and inspections. Technical inspectors on the team investigate suspected illegal gas and electrical works, and the CRU takes enforcement action, including prosecutions.

Energy Safety Policy and Promotion

The team is responsible for the ongoing development and revision of policy and regulatory frameworks for the Energy Safety division. The team chairs the Promotion and Public Awareness (PAPA) group, which includes a variety of stakeholders, developing and overseeing the implementation of PAPA strategy and CRU campaigns.

Responsibilities

Reporting to a manager or head of function, the successful candidate will have a varied role involving both policy and technical analysis in a dynamic environment. Energy Safety Senior Analyst roles typically include activities such as:

• Leading and delivering on projects within the CRU, as delegated by the manager;
• Preparing and managing consultation and decision papers, preparing reports and making presentations both internally and externally;
• Procuring and managing external consultants to provide expert input to projects;
• Supporting technical inspectors in:
• monitoring compliance of industry through conducting audits, inspections;
• safety case assessment;
• analysing safety data and trends;
• gas incident investigations;
• managing findings and remedial action plans;
• taking enforcement/prosecution actions;
• Stakeholder management, including CRU interaction with the relevant industry groups/fora, the general public, government departments, state agencies, European and International groups;
• Updating internal and external procedures as part of continuous improvement;
• Collaborating with the team on all aspects of implementing work plans, which may also include:
• reviewing performance reports to ensure compliance with agreed service level agreements and contractual obligations;
• managing support contracts;
• complaint management;
• supporting safety information initiatives;
• Researching policy issues and identification of data/trends, using this to suggest policy courses of action for the CRU;
• Carrying out such other functions as may be required from time to time to fulfil the business objectives of the CRU and as appropriate to the grade;

The above list is not exhaustive.

Essential Criteria

• An honours degree, NFQ Level 8 equivalent, in a relevant discipline (including but not limited to engineering, process safety, science, regulation, law and other relevant fields) to join our energy safety division;
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in an energy, safety, regulation, process industry or a related sector;

Salary

*Starting salary of €60,680

Salary scale: €60,680 - €76,523

*Candidates should note that entry will be at the minimum point of the scale.

*The rate of remuneration may be adjusted in line with Government pay policy.

*Candidates should note that different pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is a serving civil or public servant.

Salary increments will be awarded annually, subject to satisfactory performance.

Application Process

The CRU have engaged Cpl Ireland as a data processor to assist the CRU with this recruitment competition. Cpl Ireland will collect application information and assess suitability on behalf of the CRU.

Information collected by Cpl Ireland will be kept for 12 months after the conclusion of the competition.

Should you have any queries surrounding the application process, please contact [e-mail].

Application Procedure

• To apply for this full-time opportunity, candidates must submit an application form for this opportunity before the closing date for applications – (12.00 pm, Monday, 12th January 2026 -to be received not later than 12 pm);
• As part of the application form, candidates will be required to upload a Cover Letter and C.V. which clearly demonstrates how they meet the key requirements of the role;
• The application from can be found here – Career Opportunities | The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) (cpl.com);
• Candidates must be eligible to work full time in Ireland at time of application;
• The CRU do not reimburse any expenses incurred by candidates during the interview process;
• Any candidate requiring any accommodation for interview or other elements of the selection process should notify us at [e-mail] so that appropriate arrangements can be made.