National Retrofit - Programme Executive

Job Title: National Retrofit - Programme Executive (Multiple Roles)Salary:€48,381 (Other arrangements may apply if coming directly from another civil or public service body)Tenure:5 year fixed term contractWork Location:Dublin or DundalkRole Profile:We have multiple exciting opportunities in the Retrofit Directorate, in the Supply Chain programme and Retrofit & DCB programme. The Retrofit Directorate is responsible for delivering energy efficiency and retrofit programmes in the residential and community sectors. The main areas of programme activity include delivering the national retrofit programme and supporting communities to implement sustainable energy use strategies and deliver energy efficiency projects.These positions will play a key role in National Retrofit for the following two programmes:Supply Chain Programme – you will be joining a new team supporting the development of the capabilities and capacity of the retrofit supply chain including people, skills, products and materials.To reach climate targets, we need to scale home retrofit numbers to tens of thousands of homes performing a deeper retrofit. Future programmes are expected to drive significant demand in the wider retrofit market, this will require significant scaling up of the complete retrofit sector from contractors, installers, designers, specifiers, products and materials.This position will work with programmes across the directorate and its three departments; Delivery, Technical and Communities & National Retrofit. The successful candidate will report to the Programme Manager for Retrofit Supply Chain.Retrofit & DCB Programme - you will be joining a new team to develop and deploy grant schemes to support homeowners retrofit their homes. Initially beginning with schemes to support DCB affected homes and the delivery of existing and new schemes and the deployment of new technologies and retrofit solutions.Ireland’s national retrofit programme is aimed at upgrading the Irish housing stock to high standards of energy efficiency and renewable energy usage. SEAI is developing new supports and approaches for retrofitting of our housing stock such as the One Stop Shop service.You will be supporting the expansion, development and delivery of existing and new schemes and the deployment of new technologies and retrofit solutions.The successful candidates will join an enthusiastic and innovative team who are committed to the high-quality delivery of Ireland’s National Retrofit Plan.. Essential Requirements: The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:Degree level (or greater) or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant technical or operational field i.e., engineering, business or science based.Minimum three years’ experience of working in this or a related sector or in a similar role.Expertise/knowledge in the following: energy efficiency retrofit measures, their installation and commissioning, building energy rating methodology, building physics, fabric upgrades and renewable technologies such as heat pumps.Strong project management and organisation skills and knowledge of business process development experience.Ability to work within a team and experience managing projects with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.Full Driving Licence.Desirable Requirements:Industry experience in building retrofit sector.Experience in carrying out Building Energy Ratings.Experience of design, installation and or maintenance of energy efficiency technologies.Experience with project design and development. A qualification in project management.Eligibility to Work:The SEAI has a legal obligation to ensure that all employees are lawfully entitled to work in Ireland. To qualify, candidates must hold a valid visa on the date of application and where applicable to support a candidate’s application, candidates must submit a valid work permit/visa confirming permission to work in Ireland when requested. Failure to submit the required evidence, and failure to hold a valid permit/visa during the period of the contract, will result in the application and/or contract of employment being rendered void. Note in respect of UK citizens: Information regarding the Common Travel Area is available here.#LI-Hybrid