Archdiocese of Dublin
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin is the largest diocese in Ireland, with a Catholic population of almost 1 million, extending to almost 200 parishes bordering 5 counties.
Job Purpose:
* Support the parishes and diocese in the delivery of a variety of sustainability, energy conservation and decarbonisation projects.
* Supporting energy-saving and carbon-reduction initiatives and collaborating with relevant internal and external stakeholders across the diocese to meet environmental and sustainability goals.
* Gathering and analysing energy consumption data.
* Supporting parishes in identifying and implementing energy-saving opportunities.
* Supporting parishes with Funding applications – particularly to SEAI and donors.
* Sharing diocesan Best Practice.
Main Tasks:
* Coordinate and support the delivery of energy reduction projects across the diocese.
* Analyse energy consumption data and develop annual energy-reduction targets,
supporting parishes in achieving those targets.
* Conduct regular monitoring and analysis of building energy usage
* Identify and review environmental initiatives to reduce carbon emissions and energy
consumption across facilities.
* Collaborate with the Sustainability Teams in parishes to achieve diocesan
environmental targets.
* Support the SEAI relationship and parish grant applications.
* Promote and advocate diocesan sustainability objectives and values
* Assist parishes with the selection and appointment of consultants and specialist
contractors.
* Project managing a variety of mechanical and electrical services projects on both
modern and historic buildings, providing oversight of cost, programme and quality.
* Advise on the environmental impact, energy efficiency and sustainability of
proposed solutions.
* Be familiar with Energy Audit and analyse the audit recommendations.
* Be the first point of contact for parishes in relation to sustainability, energy management and building services initiatives.
Essential Qualifications
* Professionally qualified in building services engineering, building surveying, architecture or a related discipline - with a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience.
* A deep knowledge of building engineering services and maintenance management, including building services controls and management systems.
* Technical expertise and experience with excellent relationship management skills and a passion for sustainability.
* An understanding of, and empathy with, the pastoral mission of the diocese.
Desirable qualifications
* A further qualification in Building Energy Performance/Sustainability.
* A genuine interest in building conservation, the built heritage and the application of sustainability principles to an existing portfolio.
Experience
* A minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience.
* Demonstrable interest and experience in promoting sustainability objectives and energy consumption reduction initiatives across a varied portfolio.
* Experience in solar panel installations, including the economic and technical challenges in a diverse portfolio.
* Sound and demonstrable commercial experience and business acumen.
Skills
* Powerful and well-refined relationship management skills.
* Strong IT skills, including AutoCAD and GIS.
* Excellent report writing skills.
Our offer:
* Competitive salary - DOE
* Company pension with contributions after probation completion - 7.25% employer contribution
* Income protection and Death-in-Service benefit
* 20 days of annual leave – Annual leave goes up according to years of employment, up to 25 days.
* Holy Days off (if they fall on a Mon to Fri - 6th January, 15
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* Ordinary Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave and Adoptive Leave are fully paid (after 1 year of continuous employment).
* Bike-to-Work scheme
* Tax Saver Travel Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Continuous Learning Development support.
* Professional Membership fees paid (only where relevant to the job)
* Employee Engagement Activities
* Free Car Parking
* Work-Life Balance: Hybrid working model with flexible options (flexible start/finish times). Core hours are 10 am to 4 pm. (some staff members only)
* Offer a hybrid working model upon successful completion of the probation period: two days working from home and three days in the office. On Wednesday, all staff members are required to be in the office.
Please submit your CV along with a cover letter that outlines how your experience and qualifications align with the requirements of the advertised role.
Applications should be sent via email at by November 30th, 2025
. If you have any questions about the role, please email the same address.
The Archdiocese of Dublin is a charity, regulated by the Charities Regulatory Authority.