National Retrofit - Programme Executive

Job TitleNational Retrofit - Programme Executive Salary€50,001 pa (Other arrangements may apply if coming directly from another civil or public service body)Tenure5-year fixed term contractWork LocationDublin or DundalkClosing DateMidnight, Thursday 1st August 2024Role ProfileWe have multiple exciting opportunities in the National Retrofit Directorate, in the Supply Chain Programme and Retrofit & DCB Programme. The National 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, Communities and National Retrofit. The successful candidate will report to the Programme Manager for Retrofit Supply Chain. Ad-hoc nationwide travel will be required for this position. Retrofit Programme - you will be joining a new team to develop and deploy grant schemes to support homeowners retrofit their homes, focusing on 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 candidate will report to the Programme Manager for National Retrofit Technical and will join an enthusiastic and innovative team who are committed to the high-quality delivery of Ireland’s National Retrofit Plan.Ad-hoc nationwide travel will be required for this position.Essential RequirementsThe successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:A degree (a minimum of NFQ Level 7) or equivalent qualification in Engineering or Science.Minimum 3 years’ experience of working in this or a related sector or in a similar role.Knowledge of communities, building technologies, built environment, environmental or another sector.Strong project management and organisation skills.Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing, presenting, public speaking.Desirable RequirementsExperience in energy retrofits. Experience in supply chain or procurement management.A qualification in project management.Postgraduate or equivalent qualification in Engineering, or Science.Full Driving Licence.Eligibility to WorkThe 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