National Sustainability Programme Lead (Built Environment) (Public Sector)
Location:
Dublin, Sligo, Dundalk or Cork.
Contract:
18 Months (Full-time)
Salary:
€74,701 (non negotiable)
Hybrid Working:
3 days in-office / 2 days remote
Hours / Annual Leave:
35-hour week with 29 days annual leave
*Applications for this role close on
Wednesday 4th February at 5PM.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone passionate about sustainability and the built environment who wants to play a central role in shaping Ireland's national Building Energy Rating (BER) framework. The role sits at the intersection of policy, technical standards, software systems, and operational delivery, contributing directly to Ireland's obligations under the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD).
You will lead cross-functional projects, influence national energy performance methodologies, and collaborate with a wide range of technical, operational, and external stakeholders to deliver an optimised BER framework that supports Ireland's climate and energy targets.
Why this role?
* Be part of a
nationally significant programme
with real influence on Ireland's sustainability agenda
* Opportunity to shape policy, systems and operational frameworks at a national level
* High-impact role within the public sector focused on climate action and energy performance
Key Responsibilities:
They will include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Coordinate and manage projects
across several business functions to deliver an optimised BER framework.
* Work with
calculation methodology teams
on the development and enhancement of building energy performance methodologies.
* Collaborate closely with
software and systems development teams
to integrate methodologies into national BER platforms (including
DEAP and NEAP
).
* Partner with
BER operations teams
to manage operational stakeholders including BER assessors, auditors, and helpdesk functions.
* Lead initiatives to streamline and improve quality and efficiency
across methodology, systems and operations.
* Develop
coordination, performance and management dashboards
using Microsoft Power BI.
* Manage research and analysis projects
to inform the design and delivery of
Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPs)
under the EPBD recast.
* Build strong working relationships across multidisciplinary teams and represent the organisation professionally with external stakeholders.
* Support departmental priorities flexibly during peak delivery periods.
About you - Essential requirements:
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:
* A
Level 7 degree or higher
in a relevant discipline such as Architecture, Mechanical or Civil Engineering, Building Services, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Economics, or another relevant technical/operational field.
* A minimum of
four years' directly relevant experience
in building performance assessment or modelling, sustainability/energy consultancy, or project management in a related area (postgraduate experience may be included).
* Working knowledge of building energy performance methodologies
, including
DEAP and NEAP
.
* Experience working in
multi-disciplinary environments
, managing projects involving a wide range of stakeholders.
* Strong
project management skills
, including managing scope, timelines, quality, risk and delivery outcomes.
* Excellent
written and verbal communication skills
, with the ability to represent the organisation in public and professional forums.
* Strong
analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills
, with the ability to think strategically and exercise sound judgement.
* Knowledge of relevant
Directives and standards
, including the
Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
and Irish Building Regulations.
Desirable:
* Experience in
software development environments
, quality control, stakeholder management and
user acceptance testing
.
* A good understanding of
building energy systems
.
* BER Assessor certification.
* PMP or other project management certification.
* Experience delivering or supporting
positive customer or stakeholder experiences
.
If you're ready to step into a nationally significant role, influence Ireland's approach to building energy performance, and work at the forefront of sustainability within the public sector, this is a standout opportunity to make real impact.
Apply now: Send your CV to Philly Lambe at Lex Consultancy to be considered.