Certification & Inspection Officer (s) x 3

National Standards Authority of Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

National Standards Authority of Ireland is seeking three Certification & Inspection Officers in Dublin to join a specialist team within the Modern Methods of Construction department. You will manage Agrément Certification contracts, coordinate technical assessments, and prepare certificates and reports for building products and MMC systems.

Travel may be required and fixed-term contracts are available. Ideal candidates hold an engineering degree with at least five years in construction,

Qualifications

• University or technical college engineering degree (NFQ 8+).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the construction sector.
• Degree in civil or structural engineering or equivalent.
• Familiarity with CE Marking, Irish Building Regulations, and MMC concepts.
• Good knowledge of BIM and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Manage product/building system assessment contracts for Agrément Certification.
• Process applications and prepare contract offers and work programmes.
• Initiate contracts, progress, and liaise with clients and subcontractors.
• Prepare specifications, assess tests, and evaluate reports for certifications.
• Draft inspection plans for MMC buildings and publish certificates.
• Conduct site inspections and maintain confidential client records.
• Promote Agrément Certification services to industry and agencies.
• Limited overseas travel may be required.

Education

Engineering degree (NFQ 8+)

Civil or structural engineering degree

Knowledge of Building Regulations and CE Marking

Knowledge of product testing, QC, report writing

Excellent computer skills (MS Office)

Tools

BIM

MS Office

Job description

Job title: Certification & Inspection Officers (x3)

Department: Modern Methods of Construction

Grade: SSO

Status: Full-time/ Fixed Term Contract

Reference: 24-26. 25-26, 26-26

Job Overview

To work as a member of a specialist team in the provision of national and international product approvals and the publication of Agrément Certificates for construction product manufacturers and/or for Building systems by Offsite Manufacturers (OSM).

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Management of product and/or building system assessment contracts for Agrément Certification including the following:
• Processing applications and preparation of contract offers.
• Preparation of detailed work programmes.
• Initiate contracts, progress, liaise with clients, outside agencies and subcontractors.
• Prepare technical assessment specifications for innovative products and/or building systems.
• Carry out detailed technical assessment of construction products and/or buildings systems.
• Initiate contracts, progress, liaise with clients, outside agencies and subcontractors.
• Prepare technical assessment specifications for construction products and/or buildings systems.
• Evaluate test and assessment reports and make conclusions on product and/or building system performance.
• Prepare and agree inspection plans for MMC buildings.
• Prepare draft certificates and reports and manage draft documents through to publication.
• Instruction and management of specialist sub-contract work.
• Conduct ongoing compliance audits of manufacturers. (Travel required)
• Promotion and projection of the Agrément Certification service to industry through seminars, articles in professional journals and trade shows including the marketing of the service for building product specifiers, state and semi-state agencies and local authorities.
• Carry out site inspections in accordance with quality plans and/or inspection plans.
• Maintenance of records of client meetings, production inspections and internal meetings.
• Maintenance of confidentiality on matters relating to client work at all times.
• Keeping abreast of technology and regulatory trends affecting Agrément certification including monitoring relevant external committees and researching and contributing as appropriate.
• Limited overseas travel will be required.
• Perform any other duties as may be required by the Department Manager.

Qualifications and Experience

• Successful completion of a university or a technical college engineering degree or equivalent qualification in relevant studies (NFQ level 8 or above).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the construction sector.
• A degree in civil or structural engineering, building physics or an equivalent technical professional qualification.
• A working knowledge of the Construction Product Regulations (CE Marking), Irish Building Regulations and a familiarity with current Construction practices and products would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of product testing, QC, report writing.
• Knowledge of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) categories, systems and assembly methods.
• Knowledge and experience of Building Information Modelling (BIM)
• Interest in or experience of digitisation in construction.
• Experience in the promotion, provision and management of technical projects and services is desirable.
• Excellent computer skills and a full working knowledge of the Microsoft office range of programs.

Core Competencies

• Strong project management, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage relationships with industrial clients, local authorities and government agencies.
• Excellent planning, organisational and administrative skills with the ability to meet deadlines.

To access the candidate booklet and full details on this position please visit the careers page of the NSAI website.