Ref 646: Project Assistant grade 10 CSCS/ QSCS Operations

Solas; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 35,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Training and development

Job summary

SOLAS, the Further Education and Training Authority of Ireland, is recruiting a Project Assistant to support CSCS/QSCS Operations. The role focuses on administration, approvals, RPQ and tutor applications, and quality assurance across front-line activities. Blended working with a minimum of 2 days in the office is offered.

The position is permanent with a salary scale of €35,076 to €62,336 per annum, commencing at the scale minimum. Dublin-based with Pension and development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Support the effective administration, delivery and continuous improvement of the CSCS and QSCS schemes.
• Provide operational, administrative and quality assurance support across front-line activities including ATO approvals and renewals, CSCS/QSCS tutor applications, RPQ, stakeholder engagement, and QA processes.
• Take ownership of designated operational workstreams, maintain oversight of casework and records, and contribute to continuous improvement of CSCS/QSCS processes.

Job description

Project Assistant, Grade 10 CSCS/QSCS Operations ref no:646

SOLAS, the Further Education and Training Authority of Ireland, was established on 27 October 2013 and its mission is to fund, co-ordinate and monitor a range of Further Education and Training (FET) provisions that is responsive to the needs of learners and employers. It is an agency of the recently formed Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. SOLAS works in close collaboration with Education and Training Boards (ETBs) across Ireland on provision of high-quality further education and training, equipping learners with relevant skills and knowledge, and providing a pipeline of talent into employment and to the Irish economy and society.

At SOLAS, we put the learner, employers and communities, which FET serves, at the heart of everything we do. Working with sister agencies, SOLAS leads actions in key policy and strategy documents including the most recent Further Education and Training (FET) Strategy 2026 – 2030, the evaluation of the Green Skills Strategy , the National Skills Strategy 2025 and the People Strategy 2020-2024 and others.

The SOLAS Construction Services Unit wishes to recruit a Project Assistant to support the work of the Unit, with an immediate focus on CSCS/QSCS Operations, and reporting to the Assistant Manager, CSCS/QSCS Operations.

The Project Assistant will support the effective administration, delivery and continuous improvement of the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) and Quarry Skills Certification Scheme (QSCS). The post holder will provide operational, administrative and quality assurance support across a range of front-line business activities including Approved Training Organisation (ATO) approvals and renewals, CSCS/QSCS tutor applications, Recognition of Professional Qualifications (RPQ), stakeholder engagement, quality assurance processes and business systems administration. The post holder will be expected to take ownership of designated operational workstreams, maintain oversight of assigned casework and records, and contribute to the continuous improvement of CSCS/QSCS operational processes.

This is a permanent position for which the salary scale ranges from €35,076 to €62,336 per annum (inclusive of two long service increments) for a 35-hour week. Starting pay will be at the minimum point of the scale as per Government Circular E100/8/82. Exceptional circumstances may apply for candidates with current service in the Civil/Public service.

SOLAS offers an excellent benefit package including a contributory pension scheme and the opportunity for further training and development.

The closing date is 12pm, Monday, 12 October 2026

SOLAS, Castleforbes Road, Dublin 1 D01 A8N0 is the base location for this post. A Blended Working policy is in place, and an arrangement is available to request with this role, a minimum requirement of 2 days per week in the office (Castleforbes House, Dublin 1). One of the days being the SOLAS Anchor Day - Wednesday.

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Please note that as a public sector employee, you must reside in the Irish jurisdiction to avail of blended working, and in accordance with Department Public Expenditure and Reform (DPENDR) requirements, you must be available to attend in person if and when required.

SOLAS is an equal opportunity employer. SOLAS welcomes people with diverse and underrepresented backgrounds to apply. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please reach out to us on [e-mail]. Canvassing will disqualify.