Sanderson Recruitment
Job title:
Project Assistant – Renewable Energy & Sustainabiity
Company
Sanderson Recruitment
Job description
Supply Chain & Procurement | Ireland | Permanent | € 48300 – € 483810Programme ExecutiveAn exciting opportunity in the R&D Dept, in Research, Development & Demonstration Team who look at RD&D, Offshore Energy, Electricity & Wind, International Research & Decarbonised Heat & Bioenergy.
- The team is composed of analytical & technical experts from engineering, science b’grounds focused on developing solutions to decarbonising Ireland’s energy system.
- This position will play a key role in this
- You will join an enthusiastic & innovative team coordinating, promoting & assisting research, development & demonstration of technologies related to sustainable energy.
- This is achieved through the dynamic RD&D team collating national data on a publicly available system & enabling energy funded research dissemination via an annual conference, seminars national energy funding coordination & colleagues across the Dept, govt & the EU.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the (RD&D) in Renewables which includes coordinating project evaluation & oversight of projects during implementation.
- Participate in strategic & programme development within the RD&D Teams
- Enhance communication in relation to funded RD&D projects, as well as Strategic Funding Partnerships, the International Energy Agency .
- Work closely with other functions within in particular the wider R&D Dept, to support & enhance delivery of research & innovation activities.
- participate & represent in national & international committees as required.
- To ensure that activity peaks flexibility in working hours is welcomed in busy periods.
- Knowledge & Skills
- The role is team-based, & cooperation with others is essential.
- Proven project mgt. & demonstrated can deliver projects end to end.
- A proven proactive approach to achieving results, including managing scope, time, risk assessment, cost & quality.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving & interpretive skills with can think strategically & use sound judgement on complex issues.
- Excellent comms skills & can present in a public forum.
- Can build great relationships with colleagues & ext. s/holders; work in multi-disciplinary teams & to network effectively.
- Good numeracy skills, strong attention to detail & quality.
- Can multitask, manage competing demands & work effectively to deadlines.
- Can work on own initiative & have good IT skills.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- A min of 3 years of exp working in research in an energy-related area.
- 3rd level qualif in a relevant energy-related area with an engineering, scientific or social science etc .
- Know about Ireland’s energy-related research strengths & opportunities.
- Know about national & EU energy policy priorities & how research can support achievement of these priorities.
- Nice to have : Exp of working in energy-related research in public sector, academia or industry & post-graduate or PhD level quals.
Rewards: this is an 18 month contract; 2 days on site; and 35 hours a week; great holidays and a super team.Please contact Nic to discussApply for this Position: Please tick to accept ourYour Consultant:Nicola Reid
Expected salary
Location
Ireland
Job date
Sun, 17 Mar 2024 23:42:12 GMT
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