Engineer Grade III Ref:07/25 The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is tasked with improving safety on our roads in order to reduce death and serious injuries resulting from road collisions. The successful candidate will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, on a cross-functional basis, on a range of projects involving enhancement of vehicle standards and roadworthiness testing. They will be required to demonstrate broad technical and project management competencies and an ability to lead and drive projects of a scale of complexity that is appropriate to the Engineer Grade 3 competency. The candidate will be required to undertake effective resource planning of both his/her own time and that of the project team. This role will also require excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities and an ability to undertake robust decision-making in a timely and effective manner. Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to streamlining work processes. The key functions are to assist in the delivery of technical and legislative/policy projects. Successful candidates will be required to: Contribute to development of policies in relation to vehicle standards. Contribute to the delivery of Road Safety Strategy actions. Advise on matters relating to vehicle engineering. Review and amend existing legislation. Assist in the drafting of regulations on foot of EU and national legal requirements, Communicate effectively with the Vehicle Standards team and relevant stakeholders. Assist in updating the various roadworthiness test manuals and RSA publications or guidance documents to take into account of developments in vehicle technology and standards. Qualifications and Experience required. Candidates must: Hold a Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications in mechanical or automotive engineering or a closely related engineering field. Have a proven track record in managing and successfully delivering small to medium scale projects using current methodologies. Have technical knowledge and a proven experience in working with the areas of emerging technologies/standards/engineering requirements, legislative requirements, national and European policy. Have good analytical and problem-solving abilities and an aptitude to undertake decision making in a robust and effective manner. Have the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines and to take a strategic approach in the delivery of key work objectives, and the necessary capacity for innovative thinking. Ability to negotiate on sensitive and complex issues, internally and externally. Be customer focused. Have a strong organisational awareness including an awareness of the broader operating environment (or a proven ability to quickly develop same). Have a minimum of 3 years experience in the management of small to medium scale projects. Work Location: Galway/Mayo Closing date: 3.00pm on Tuesday 17 June 2025 A detailed Information Booklet is available to download from the RSA Careers pagewith completed application forms to be returned. Benefits: Work From Home