Public Sector National Estates - Programme Executive
Job Title
Public Sector National Estates - Programme Executive
Salary
€52,026 pa (Other arrangements may apply if you are currently a serving civil or public servant)
Tenure
5-year fixed term contract
Work Location
Dublin, Cork, Dundalk, or Sligo
Closing Date
Midnight, Saturday 29th November 2025
Role Profile
We have an exciting opportunity in the Public Sector and Regulatory Programmes Department, a dynamic team within the Business, Public Sector and Transport Directorate.
Public Sector and Regulatory Programmes Department delivers actions within the Climate Action Plan related to public sector targets and are delegated by the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to implement regulatory programmes.
Public Sector National Estates & Very Large Energy Users Programme
This Is a Relatively New Programme (< One Year Old) Within The Public Sector Suite Of Programmes. The Programme Supports Large Public Sector Bodies And Specific Sectors In Planning And Delivering Their Public Sector Targets. Its Main Focus Is On Supporting The Five Main National Estate Portfolio Leads (NEPLs) To Plan And Deliver The Decarbonisation Of Their Building Stock
Reporting to the Public Sector National Estates Programme Manager, the successful candidate will join an innovative team of programme executives undertaking the same deliverables in their assigned sectors.
Essential Requirements
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:
The SEAI has a legal obligation to ensure that all employees are lawfully entitled to work in Ireland. To qualify, candidates must hold a valid visa on the date of application and where applicable to support a candidate’s application, candidates must submit a valid work permit/visa confirming permission to work in Ireland when requested. Failure to submit the required evidence, and failure to hold a valid permit/visa during the period of the contract, will result in the application and/or contract of employment being rendered void.
Note in respect of UK citizens: Information regarding the Common Travel Area is available here.
Public Sector National Estates - Programme Executive
Salary
€52,026 pa (Other arrangements may apply if you are currently a serving civil or public servant)
Tenure
5-year fixed term contract
Work Location
Dublin, Cork, Dundalk, or Sligo
Closing Date
Midnight, Saturday 29th November 2025
Role Profile
We have an exciting opportunity in the Public Sector and Regulatory Programmes Department, a dynamic team within the Business, Public Sector and Transport Directorate.
Public Sector and Regulatory Programmes Department delivers actions within the Climate Action Plan related to public sector targets and are delegated by the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to implement regulatory programmes.
Public Sector National Estates & Very Large Energy Users Programme
This Is a Relatively New Programme (< One Year Old) Within The Public Sector Suite Of Programmes. The Programme Supports Large Public Sector Bodies And Specific Sectors In Planning And Delivering Their Public Sector Targets. Its Main Focus Is On Supporting The Five Main National Estate Portfolio Leads (NEPLs) To Plan And Deliver The Decarbonisation Of Their Building Stock
- HSE and health sector as a whole
- Department of Education and schools
- OPW and central government
- Department of Further and Higher Education Research Innovation and Science and the ETB/University/College sector
- Local authority sector.
Reporting to the Public Sector National Estates Programme Manager, the successful candidate will join an innovative team of programme executives undertaking the same deliverables in their assigned sectors.
Essential Requirements
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:
- A degree (a minimum NFQ level 7 or greater) or equivalent qualification in a relevant technical discipline such as in Engineering, Science, Technology, or Building Services.
- A minimum of three years’ experience directly relevant experience working in this sector or in a similar role (postgraduate studies may be included).
- Experience building and maintaining effective working relationships internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills (including report writing, presenting and public speaking) with an ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical audiences and to represent SEAI in a public forum.
- Well-developed IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
- Experience in the sustainable energy sector.
- Experience of working in/with the Public Sector.
- Building energy saving or retrofit experience.
- Experience of budgeting and cost management.
- Experience of project management, including projects involving a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience of developing strategic approaches to energy efficiency and/or energy related decarbonisation.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with a keen eye for detail.
- Experience or knowledge of delivering positive customer experiences.
The SEAI has a legal obligation to ensure that all employees are lawfully entitled to work in Ireland. To qualify, candidates must hold a valid visa on the date of application and where applicable to support a candidate’s application, candidates must submit a valid work permit/visa confirming permission to work in Ireland when requested. Failure to submit the required evidence, and failure to hold a valid permit/visa during the period of the contract, will result in the application and/or contract of employment being rendered void.
Note in respect of UK citizens: Information regarding the Common Travel Area is available here.