Energy Efficiency Retrofit Programme Executive

The Energy Efficient Retrofit Programme Executive will be responsible for the management and successful delivery of the Energy Efficiency Retrofit Programme including staff management, budget oversight, and public engagement. The Energy Efficient Retrofit Programme Executive will be involved in all stages of project planning and execution, from design to completion, while ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and delivering high quality outcomes for the community.

In addition to technical expertise, the role will require engagement with a wide range of stakeholders, including elected officials, community groups, and contractors. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on Cork City’s development while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Energy Efficient Retrofit Programme Executive will report to and work under the direction of the Housing Energy Efficiency Retrofit Programme Team Lead or other officer designated by the Director of Services or the Chief Executive.

Responsibilities include:

• The role will require visits to occupied and unoccupied social houses to assess properties for inclusion in the Energy Efficiency Retrofit Programme, the design of measures necessary to achieve the desired energy rating currently B2 or higher, the procurement of contracts, the supervision of contractors and contracts, the collation of material necessary for the safety and handover file, and close out of the project. The Energy Efficient Retrofit Programme Executive will be required to carry out pre and post works Building Energy Rating assessments on the properties and transact with obligated parties.

• Supervising, managing and carrying out ancillary services to include the preparation and management of work programmes.

• Supporting all aspects of the delivery of the Energy Efficiency Retrofit Programme including the development of the project brief, managing design, planning and procurement processes, construction supervision, programme management, quality management, dispute resolution and financial management as required in accordance with best practice project management, contract management and financial management procedures.

• Management, including procurement of contractors.

• Administration of construction works contracts including discharging the duties of Employer’s Representative where required.

• Managing staff performance, conduct and development and associated industrial relations issues as required.

• Preparing budgets, ensuring that works are implemented within allocated budgets and ensuring accurate and timely draw down of scheme funds from funding agencies.

• Maintaining and proactively developing a culture of Health and Safety in the workplace while ensuring compliance with Health and Safety legislation and regulations.

• Ensuring that the responsibilities of the Project Supervisor Construction Stage and Project Supervisor Design Process are discharged across capital projects in line with the Council’s Corporate Health and Safety systems.

• Responding to representations from Elected Members and community organisations.

• Representing the City Council at meetings with elected members, community and general interest groups, businesses, and residents. Preparing reports for meetings, as required.

• Managing public consultation and engagement processes including liaison with the public and other key stakeholders. Meetings may occur outside normal working hours.

• Keeping precise and detailed records in both paper, electronic and map based formats for all work, including updating of Geographic Information Systems.

• Working effectively with the Elected Members and staff in all Council Directorates towards the successful delivery of Services.

• Liaising with other local authorities, government departments and statutory agencies including preparing financial claims and other submissions to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

• The provision of statistical information to the Local Government Management Agency.

• Working with senior management in devising and implementing strategies leading to improved efficiencies in delivery of services.

The above specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POST

Character

Each candidate must be of good character.

Health

Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

Education, Training, Experience, etc.

Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:

a) Hold at least an ordinary bachelor’s degree level 7 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications in a related Engineering discipline, Architecture, Building Services or Quantity Surveying.

b) Be registered as a Building Energy Rating Assessor with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland.

c) Have at least three years satisfactory relevant experience in domestic dwelling energy efficiency retrofitting.

d) Possess a high standard of technical training and experience.

e) Possess a high standard of administrative experience.

f) Have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisations or the ability to acquire such knowledge.

Driving Licence

Holders of the office may be required to drive a car in the course of their duties and therefore are required to hold a full driving licence for class B vehicles free from disqualifications.

Desirable Skills

The ideal candidate will:

• Have knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and safety regulations.

• Have experience in management and supervision of staff.

• Have an ability to manage deadlines and effectively handle multiple tasks.

• Be experienced in all stages of the planning and delivery of energy efficiency retrofitting projects.

• Have good interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders including interest groups and public representatives.

• Have good experience of providing updates, presentations, and reports, taking feedback, and ensuring any learning from same is used to enhance outcomes.

• Have experience of managing finances and budgets and ensuring value for money.

• Have good general Information and Communications Technology skills.

Salary

The salary scale for the post is:

€60,255 - €62,447 - €64,640 - €66,837 - €69,032 - €71,226 - €73,423 - €75,606 - €77,813 - €80,001 -

€82,523 LSI1 - €83,758 LSI2

In accordance with Departmental Circular Letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011 will enter the scale at the minimum point.

Hours of Duty

The standard working week will be 35 hours per week. The role may, on occasion, include evening and weekend work.

Holders of the post may be called for duty at any time in accordance with arrangements made by local authorities. The Council reserves the right to alter hours of work from time to time.

Candidates are advised to view our Candidate Information Booklet where they will find further information on the Format of the Competition, our Principal Conditions of Service and General Data Protection Regulation.