Project Assistant - Retrofitting Buildings

Role Profile

This is an exciting opportunity in the National Retrofit & Community Department working with the National Retrofit team. This department help the homeowners & communities to reduce energy consumption by decarbonising homes & communities, mainly through supporting home energy upgrades & providing grant & education supports to communities across Ireland. The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic & innovative team who are committed to the high-quality delivery of the National Retrofit Plan.

As Programme Executive you will provide support to the Programme Manager in the in the technical & operational development of the National Retrofit Plan with a key focus on heat pump technologies.

Ad-hoc nationwide travel will be required for this role so a driving licence would be welcomed.

Essential Requirements

You will have:

• A Minimum of Level 7 Qualification (NFQ) in a relevant technical or operational field i.e., Engineering or Science based.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience of working in this or a related sector or similar.
• Expertise/knowledge in the following: energy efficiency retrofit measures, their installation & commissioning, building energy rating methodology, building physics, fabric upgrades & renewable technologies such as heat pumps.
• Strong project management & organisation skills & knowledge of business process development experience.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills, including report writing, presenting, public speaking.

Ideally you will also have:

• Understanding of project management methodologies.
• Industry experience including knowledge of the retrofit sector.
• Experience in carrying out Building Energy Ratings.
• Experience of design, installation & or maintenance of energy efficiency technologies.
• A full Driving Licence.

Benefits: This role is for 18 months with hybrid working, a 35 hour week and 29 days holidays plus Bank Holidays.

The opportunity to work with a super team.

Please apply to Nicola to discuss.