Standards Officer- Construction

3 weeks ago


Dublin, Ireland National Standards Authority of Ireland Full time

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Standards Officer - Construction Reference: 64-24 Division: Standards and Metrology Department: Standards Update: Aug 2024 Reports to: Head of Standards Programme Manager Grade: Senior Scientific Officer (SSO Grade) Status: Permanent Location Santry, Dublin 9 with hybrid working option available 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 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. The brief will include management of related national and international programmes such as: The Eurocodes work programme; Concrete and related products programme including decarbonisation and sustainability; The construction products programme Standardization in the area of retrofitting dwellings, roads and other construction related standards 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 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. Building relationships and developing stakeholder participation in related standardisation programmes/sectors. Managing expert membership for related standardisation programmes/sectors Effective stakeholder consultation on related standardisation projects, deliverables Representing NSAI at national/international standards development and related fora 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. 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 technical professional qualification. 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 A working knowledge of standardization 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 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 Clear and strong communicator, ability to influence across the business and to maintain awareness of sensitivities within projects Strong leadership capabilities, proactive, pragmatic and solution oriented 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 contribute in a productive team environment Self- motivated For more details on this position please see the following Candidate Boolet:64-24 Candidate Booklet Standards Officer-Construction Skills: ISO Construction Sustainability



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