Warmer Homes Engineer

Role Profile
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We have an exciting opportunity in the Warmer Homes Programme Team in the Delivery Department. This position will play a key role in the Delivery Department and will report to the Warmer Homes Programme Manager. The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic and innovative team who are committed to delivering SEAI’s Warmer Homes Scheme.

The Warmer Homes Scheme (the ‘Scheme’) is targeted towards homeowners who are most in need, offering a fully funded home retrofit to those receiving certain welfare payments. In 2026, the Scheme will deliver upgrades to around 11,500 homes. Energy Upgrade works are undertaken by a panel of approximately 50 Works Contractors. Further details of the Warmer Homes Scheme can be found at The Warmer Homes Scheme | SEAI

Essential Requirements

• An honours degree (NFQ Level 8 or greater) or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant technical discipline such as Construction Management, Engineering, Science, Architecture, or Energy Management/Retrofit, and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in this or a related sector or in a similar role.
• An ordinary degree (NFQ Level 7 or greater) or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant technical discipline such as Construction Management, Engineering, Science, Architecture, or Energy Management/Retrofit, and a minimum of 8 years’ experience in this or a related sector or in a similar role.
• A third level certificate (NFQ Level 6 or greater) or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant technical discipline such as Construction Management, Engineering, Science, Architecture, or Energy Management/Retrofit, and a minimum of 10 years’ experience in this or a related sector or in a similar role.
• Understanding of retrofit technologies, including specific expertise in their installation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing, presenting, public speaking, and the ability to communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Desirable Requirements

• BER Assessor Qualification.
• Experience of site work in the energy or retrofit sector.
• Experience of on-site auditing / inspections.
• Good experience of change projects and programme innovation.
• Irish Language proficiency.
• 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.

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Other details

Salary €75,448 pa (Other arrangements may apply if you are currently a serving civil or public servant)

Tenure 5-year fixed term contract

Work Location Dublin, Dundalk, Cork or Sligo office.

Closing Date Midnight, Wednesday 8th April 2026