Standards Officer- Construction
(64-24)
Job Type
Permanent Full-Time
Remote Work Option
Hybrid
Category
Standards
Location
Dublin City, County Dublin, Ireland
Job Grade
SSO
Job Details
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 Booklet:
64-24 Candidate Booklet Standards Officer Construction