NSAI’s Standards department are currently recruiting for the following Fixed Term contract roles:
Standards Officer – Sustainability in Construction – SSO Grade
Standards Officer –Construction - SSO Grade
Standards Officer – Construction Digitalisation- SO Grade
| Job Description |
| Job title: | Standards Officer – Sustainability in Construction |
| Division: | Standards and Metrology |
| Department: | Standards |
| UPDATED: | Feb 2025 |
| Reports to: | Head of Standards – Programme Manager |
| Grade: | Senior Scientific Officer (SSO Grade) |
| Status: | 5- year Fixed Term Contract |
| Location | Santry, Dublin 9 with hybrid working option available |
| REFERENCE: | 06-25 |
Job Overview
In NSAI Standards, we are about bringing people together to agree, voluntarily and by consensus, the technical specifications for their sector. We are about enabling these people and organisations, to influence the direction and content of standards that their industry will work to – at home, in Europe or across the world.
We are currently seeking a Standards Officer with a background in the construction industry to join our team.
The role of the Standards Officer – Sustainability in Construction will require the successful candidate to possess the excellent interpersonal/communication, negotiation and influencing skills required to build effective construction sector stakeholder networks, as well as excellent project management skills required to deliver the Construction sector related objectives.
A key part of the role will be the engagement of national stakeholders in the standardization process, to understand the needs of the national market and ensure the Irish position plays a key part in influencing the direction and content of standards that Ireland will work to.
The brief will include management of related national and international programmes such as:- Sustainability in Construction Sector including:
- Circular economy
- Energy performance of buildings
- Standards in response to trends in digitalization
- Concrete and related products programme including decarbonisation and sustainability
- The construction products programme
If you get excited about the development of standards for next generation technologies, then joining our team might be your next career step.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities- Building relationships with stakeholders and an understanding of market needs relating to sustainability and digitalisation.
- Developing and delivering on standards development work programmes to support government policy, regulation and industry needs, in consultation with stakeholders.
- Developing standards deliverables in accordance with NSAI procedures and communicate relevant rules, policies and procedures to NSAI experts.
- Providing NSAI technical secretariats to national/international committees.
- Effective stakeholder consultation and participation on related standardisation projects, deliverables.
- Managing expert membership for related standardisation programmes/sectors.
- Assisting in achieving, and reporting as required, on programme delivery, metrics etc.
- Implement and deliver promotional/training/networking activities as required.
- Identifying potential for development/improvements in processes, procedures etc.
- Representing NSAI at national/international standards development and related fora.
- Communicating effectively with stakeholders through appropriate media.
- Provide technical support to regulator on standardisation related issues.
- Managing and reporting on funding arrangements where required.
- Management/oversight of team member(s), including performance management and time and attendance.
- Take on additional duties or projects deemed necessary by management. These assigned duties or projects may not have any link to the technical specialisation, interests or qualifications held by the Standards Officer.
This job specification is intended as a guide to the general range of duties for this post. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and will be subject to periodic review with the post holder.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential- Successful completion of a university or a technical college degree or equivalent qualification (NFQ level 8 or above) in civil or structural engineering, building physics or an equivalent professional qualification in a relevant discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the construction sector.
- Project Management experience and ability to deliver projects on time.
- Proven ability to acquire and apply sectoral knowledge
- Excellent technical report writing and presentation skills
- IT literate, excellent MS Word/Excel and project management methodologies
- Professional, collaborative and positive approach
Desirable - Evidence of continuing professional development in related areas
- Experience with use and application of technical standards and Irish Building Regulations.
- A familiarity with current construction practices and products would be an advantage.
- Experience of network building/network support/engagement.
- Team building/leadership/coaching/conflict resolution/change management experience
- Proven ability of team working and achieving solutions by consensus
Technical Competencies - Technical competence in related sector.
- Ability to quickly understand, analyse and communicate complex technical material.
- Report writing and presentation skills.
- Administration, organisational, ICT and data analysis skills
Core Competencies- Strong leadership capabilities, proactive, pragmatic and solution oriented.
- Clear and strong communicator, ability to influence across the business and to maintain awareness of sensitivities within projects.
- Proven ability to deliver projects independently while ensuring efficient collaboration with colleagues when needed.
- Excellent project management skills driving work and projects to tight deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills commensurate with relationships building and influencing skills at a senior level.
- Ability to adapt quickly to different environments and to work under pressure.
- Willingness to learn and develop within a multicultural and friendly environment.
- Negotiation and influencing skills and good judgment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Self- motivated, innovative and pro-active attitude.
| Job Description |
| Job title: | Standards Officer - Construction Digitalisation |
| Division: | Standards and Metrology |
| Department: | Standards |
| UPDATED: | Feb 2025 |
| Reports to: | Head of Standards – Programme Manager |
| Grade: | Scientific Officer (SO Grade) |
| Status: | 5- year Fixed Term Contract |
| Location | Santry, Dublin 9 with hybrid working option available |
| REFERENCE: | 07-25 |
Job Overview
The role of the Standards Officer – Construction Digitalisation will require the successful candidate to possess a strong understanding of digital technologies as well as the digital trends within the construction sector and excellent interpersonal/communication and project management skills required to deliver the Construction sector related objectives.
The brief will include supporting the construction team in achieving NSAI’s sustainability and digitalization related standardisation objectives such as:- Circular economy
- Energy performance of buildings
- Concrete and related products programme including decarbonisation and sustainability
- The construction products programme
- Standards in response to trends in digitalization
- Digital product passports
- BIM
Key Tasks and Responsibilities- Contributing to relationship building with stakeholders within the construction sector and evaluating national market needs relating to sustainability and digitalisation.
- Contributing to the delivery of standards development work programmes to support government policy, regulation and industry needs, in consultation with stakeholders.
- Supporting the development of standards deliverables in accordance with NSAI procedures and communicate relevant rules, policies and procedures to NSAI experts.
- Undertaking sector specific research, evaluation and testing activities in support of the Standards Digital Transformation Programme, as required.
- Upskilling on relevant digital tools and processes, becoming a super-user supporting the construction team.
- Liaison and collaboration with the Standards Digital Transformation team to support the Standards digital transformation programme.
- Liaison and collaboration with the Centre of Excellence Digital Transformation in relation to the NSAI digital transformation strategy.
- Providing NSAI technical secretariats to national/international committees.
- Contribute to the effective stakeholder consultation and participation on related standardisation projects, deliverables.
- Managing expert membership for related standardisation programmes/sectors.
- Assisting in achieving, and reporting as required, on programme delivery, metrics etc.
- Implement and deliver promotional/training/networking activities as required
- Identifying potential for development/improvements in processes, procedures etc.
- Representing NSAI at national/international standards development and related fora.
- Communicating effectively with stakeholders through appropriate media.
- Provide technical support to regulator on standardisation related issues.
- Management/oversight of team member(s), including performance management and time and attendance.
- Take on additional duties or projects deemed necessary by management. These assigned duties or projects may not have any link to the technical specialisation, interests or qualifications held by the Standards Officer.
This job specification is intended as a guide to the general range of duties for this post. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and will be subject to periodic review with the post holder.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential- Successful completion of a university or a technical college degree or equivalent qualification in relevant studies (NFQ level 7 or above) e.g., technical, scientific, engineering discipline.
- Professional experience of at least 2 years the construction sector.
- Excellent technical report writing and presentation skills.
- Previous project management experience and ability to deliver projects on time.
- IT literate, excellent MS Word/Excel and project management methodologies.
- Strong organisational and administration skills.
- Professional, collaborative and positive approach.
Desirable - Evidence of continuing professional development in related areas.
- Experience with use and application of technical standards and Irish Building Regulations.
- A familiarity with current construction practices and products would be an advantage.
- Experience of network building/network support/engagement.
- Proven ability of team working and achieving solutions by consensus.
Technical Competencies - Technical competence in related sector.
- Ability to quickly understand, analyse and communicate complex technical material.
- Report writing and presentation skills.
- Administration, organisational, ICT and data analysis skills.
Core Competencies- Proven ability to deliver projects independently while ensuring efficient collaboration with colleagues when needed.
- Excellent project management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills commensurate with relationships building.
- Ability to adapt quickly to different environments and to work under pressure.
- Willingness to learn and develop within a multicultural and friendly environment.
- Negotiation and influencing skills and good judgment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Self- motivated, innovative and pro-active attitude.
For full details on all three posts outlined above please see the following link: Standards Officer Construction SSO x2 & SO Candidate-Booklet.
Please note: When submitting your application please specify if you wish to be considered for a specific role or all three listed above. Failure to specify preference at the time of application will result in you being considered for all positions.