Open roles
If you are interested in working in an organisation that has a real and measurable impact on tackling our climate challenges, then consider a career with SEAI. Browse the roles which we are currently recruiting for below.
Current Roles
We have an exciting opportunity in the Inspections Unit within the Finance Department and Corporate Services Directorate.
The Inspections Unit is responsible for the risk-based selection of audits and inspections so that SEAI grants are validly paid. The SEAI Inspection team plans and coordinates work undertaken by an outsourced service provider who undertakes the compliance audits and inspections on behalf of the Inspections Unit. The Inspections Unit also provides broader strategic and operational support to the work of SEAI, co-ordinating and reporting on audit and inspections outputs and providing insights and directing corrective actions for SEAI registered works contractors. This position will play a key role in the Finance Department.
The position of Programme Executive reports directly to the Programme Coordinator for Domestic Schemes, and interfaces with other members of the Inspections Unit Team and other Departments involved in the delivery of energy upgrades.
The successful candidate will support compliance on energy upgrade works, so that reliable carbon savings from reduced energy usage are delivered across the country. Initially, the role covers the compliance activities within the One Stop Shop and the residential (domestic) aspects of the Communities Energy Upgrade Schemes. These Schemes involve technologies such as wall and roof insulation, heat pump and solar PV systems.
The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic and innovative team who are committed to the high-quality delivery of SEAI’s mission, including the delivery of 500,000 homes with a minimum BER rating of B2, by the year 2030. The successful candidate will help Ireland achieve the National Climate Action Plan. They will operate in a dynamic work environment, developing leading-edge project and contract management skills, risk management techniques and have the opportunity to hone collaboration, people and technical knowledge-management skills.
This is primarily a desk-based role but there will be a requirement for occasional travel around Ireland.
This is a real opportunity to help Ireland achieve its sustainability goals for the successful candidate to continuously learn new skills and grow in a fast-moving organisation.
Full details of the key responsibilities, key knowledge and skills, experience and personal qualities required are set out in the Candidate Information Booklet.
Once the Candidate Information Booklet has been reviewed in full, click here to apply.
Contract: 5-year fixed term
Closing Date: Midnight, Tuesday 15th April 2025
We have an exciting opportunity in SEAI for a Public Affairs Head of Department, reporting to the CEO and working closely with others both in the Office of the CEO and across SEAI.
The Head of Public Affairs in SEAI is tasked with enhancing the organisation’s domestic public affairs and stakeholder engagement work through effective relationship building, public affairs and communication strategies, brand building, and targeted strategic engagement with a broad spectrum of appropriate stakeholders.
The role will involve some travel and will include positioning the importance of SEAI’s mission, enhancing the SEAI’s brand as a trusted authority in the energy transition, and broadening understanding of our role and achievements across stakeholders. It will include advocating and supporting the SEAI leadership team as experts and advocates for Ireland’s Energy Authority regarding the future direction of energy policy.
Full details of the key responsibilities, key knowledge and skills, experience and personal qualities required are set out in the Candidate Information Booklet.
Once the Candidate Information Booklet has been reviewed in full, click here to apply.
Contract: 3-year fixed term
Closing Date: Midnight, Wednesday 16th April 2025
We have an exciting opportunity in the Innovation & International Research Team in the Research, Innovation & Electricity Department.
SEAI’s roles and responsibilities in respect of research and innovation are mandated in the Sustainable Energy Act 2002 and include coordinating, promoting, and assisting research, development and demonstration of technologies related to sustainable energy.
The Department includes teams in the areas of Funded Research, Offshore Energy, Electricity & Wind, and Innovation & International Research. The Department is composed primarily of analytical and technical experts from engineering, science or similar technical backgrounds who are focused on enabling and/or developing solutions to the challenge of decarbonising Ireland’s energy system.
The Innovation and International Research team contribute to the Department’s objectives by fostering SEAI innovation by working with teams to identify opportunities and guide solution mechanisms, and coordinating SEAI’s international research supports and presence, by working closely with colleagues across the Department, cross SEAI organisation, government departments and international structures and organisations.
This is an exciting and pivotal role which will give the successful candidate an opportunity to shape and drive the research ambition of the Research, Innovation & Electricity Department and play a vital role in the achievement of SEAI’s strategic innovation objectives.
The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic and innovative team who are committed to the high-quality delivery of SEAI’s Innovation and International Research work programme. The successful candidate will report to the Head of Research, Innovation & Electricity, and will line manage a team (currently three).
Full details of the key responsibilities, key knowledge and skills, experience and personal qualities required are set out in the Candidate Information Booklet.
Once the Candidate Information Booklet has been reviewed in full, click here to apply.
Contract: 5-year fixed term
Closing Date: Midnight, Tuesday 15th April 2025
We have an exciting opportunity in the Core Finance Team within our Corporate Services Directorate.
The Corporate Services Directorate is responsible for the overall governance of the Authority and includes Finance, Inspections, Governance and Procurement, Legal, Marketing and Communications, HR & OD and ICT.
Within this Corporate Services Directorate, the Core Finance Team is responsible for managing sales and debtors, the annual budgeting process, internal monthly reporting, forecasting and preparation of year end statutory accounts. The Core Finance Team are also responsible for overseeing all payments to ensure that they are paid appropriately and in accordance with strong governance and internal controls.
The Financial Accountant will be required to work closely with all members of the Finance team and reports to the Financial Controller or his/her nominee. This position will play a key role in the Finance Department.
The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic and innovative team who are committed to the high-quality delivery of SEAI’s goals.
Full details of the key responsibilities, key knowledge and skills, experience and personal qualities required are set out in the Candidate Information Booklet.
Once the Candidate Information Booklet has been reviewed in full, click here to apply.
Contract: 5-year fixed term
Closing Date: Midnight, Monday 28th April 2025