Retrofit Manager

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Retrofit Manager

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Services & Solutions - Dublin

Permanent

Reporting to: Head of Net Zero Operations

Bord Gáis Energy is one of Ireland's leading energy and service companies. We supply gas, electricity, and energy services to over 700,000 homes and businesses across the country, offering excellent customer service as well as the best value possible. Bord Gáis Energy is uniquely positioned to drive positive change and we have an opportunity, as well as a responsibility, to reshape our future. While there are challenges ahead, we are committed to supporting our consumers and colleagues, to rethinking power generation, and to supporting an affordable and fair transition for all.

Role Purpose:

The main purpose of the Retrofit Manager to manage Bord Gáis Energy's SEAI-registered One Stop Shop and lead our teams of installers and installations support team to oversee all aspects of retrofits including but not limited to insulation, doors & windows, air-tightness, boilers, heat pumps and heating controls. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in either the construction or retrofit sectors, project management, and team leadership. They will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful execution of our One Stop Shop offering while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, output and customer satisfaction.

The role will primarily involve providing leadership to the team members, liaising with all our third party installers, our internal retrofit teams, the QA (Quality Assurance) department and also with external parties such as SEAI (Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland), and, where necessary, customers. The successful candidate should have an ability to direct works with different stakeholders, along with the ability to engage with third party vendors and partner companies, as well as public sector organisations such as SEAI.

The successful candidate will work closely with the team to ensure the segment's objectives are being met in line with the strategic plan while driving a culture of Safety First.

Key Accountabilities:

• Promote the Core Bord Gáis Energy Values by providing a friendly and professional service to our partner companies and other third parties.
• Manage and lead a team of project managers and coordinators, including assigning tasks, providing guidance, and facilitating professional development.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to retrofits, building materials and installations.
• Drive a culture of safety first among the team and third party contractors
• Manage project budgets and expenditures, ensuring cost-effectiveness while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Oversee the design and engineering teams as well as third party contractors to complete retrofit project plans, including scope, budget, and timeline.
• Lead and manage our cross-functional teams, including contractors, subcontractors, and in-house staff, to ensure smooth project execution.
• Ensure all retrofit projects comply with building regulations, SEAI requirements and environmental standards.
• Allocate resources, including materials and equipment, efficiently to meet project requirements.
• Implement quality control measures to guarantee that retrofit projects meet or exceed industry standards.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, making necessary adjustments to keep the team's projects on track.
• Generate regular progress reports for senior management, stakeholders, and clients, providing updates on project status and potential issues.
• Maintain open and effective communication with all third parties, addressing our concerns and driving improvements while also fostering long-term relationships.

About You

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent in civil engineering, quantity surveying, construction or a related field is preferred.
• You'll have a strong retrofit or building focus with extensive experience in delivering projects of this type at scale
• Demonstrable experience in successfully managing teams, logistics, materials and support staff
• Ability to make informed decisions to ensure optimal outcomes encompassing the three pillars of safety, quality and output
• Ability to build, lead, empower and inspire a high performing team to best-in-class results
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills, able to successfully balance customer and commercial needs to deliver successful outcomes
• Proven experience in managing projects of this nature, with relevant experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
• In-depth knowledge of building materials, retrofits, components and relevant technologies.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal abilities to effectively lead and motivate a team.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the capacity to make informed decisions under pressure.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant building codes, safety regulations, and industry standards.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective team interaction, client and third-party interaction.
• Proficiency in computer software applications relevant to project management and documentation.

In return, you'll receive a competitive salary, generous annual leave allowance, and a host of other benefits, including volunteering days with our charity partner, Focus Ireland. You'll also enjoy our friendly and collaborative culture, flexible ways of working, and you'll be making a key contribution to Bord Gáis Energy's commitment to environmental sustainability.

Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing society and the energy sector has a key role to play in helping the world transition to net zero. As one of Ireland's leading energy and services companies, we're on a journey of transformation; to accelerate our positive impact and bring our customers on this journey with us. As we look to the future we're transforming our energy supply, services and solutions in order to become a leading net zero business in Ireland by 2045 and to help our customers reach net zero by 2050. Our ambition is to use our services, footprint and propositions to better both people and planet

Bord Gáis Energy are committed to placing equality, diversity, care and respect at the heart of our policies and everyday practices. We encourage everyone to take part in our active employee networks, including the Women's network, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, & Cultural Heritage) network, Neurodiversity network, and BRÓD, our LGBTQ+ network. We're proud of the work our networks and allies do to help us promote a culture of inclusion, empowering our colleagues to be themselves and do their best work. Our vision is to employ a diverse mix of people who reflect the societies we work in and the customers we serve, so we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives.

Our Flexible First working model empowers our people to find a better balance between home and office working. You can enjoy the convenience of working from home combined with time spent onsite in a way that works for our customers, our business and you. Our office is used as a place to connect and collaborate with colleagues, rather than your default place of work each day.

Here in Bord Gáis Energy we're helping to create a more sustainable and inclusive future that supports our communities, our planet – and each other. The prevention of family homelessness in Ireland is an area where we believe we can make a real difference and through our partnership with Focus Ireland, we have been working on making this a reality since 2015. We encourage all colleagues to get involved in the partnership, with everyone receiving 2 days' volunteering leave to participate in initiatives or events supporting Focus Ireland.

Our Values

care | delivery | collaboration | agility | courage

The closing date for receipt of applications for this vacancy is 2nd of July 2024.

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE by hitting the 'Apply' button.

Applications will ONLY be accepted via the 'Apply' button.

This role is being handled by the Centrica recruitment team and NO agency contact is required.

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE by hitting the 'Apply' button.Applications will ONLY be accepted via the 'Apply' button.This role is being handled by the Centrica recruitment team and NO agency contact is required.