Regulatory, Policy & Certification
Head Of Certification and Compliance
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Role overview
Job Title
Head Of Certification and ComplianceJob Family
Regulatory, Policy & CertificationPurpose Of The Role
The Head of Certification and Compliance leads the development, implementation, and oversight of certification, inspection, and compliance frameworks, ensuring that construction activities meet legal, technical, and sustainability standards.
Role In MMC
As a strategic leader, the Head of Certification and Compliance plays a vital role in integrating regulatory standards with emerging construction technologies. This includes guiding inspection strategies for modular/off-site builds, ensuring lean and sustainable practices are certified appropriately, and shaping policy to align with innovations in construction delivery.
Knowledge & Skills
Modern Methods of Construction is continuously expanding; with many transferable skillsets.
Fundamental Skills
Basic essential skills
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Safety & Compliance
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Risk Management
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Leadership
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Policy Development & Implementation
Additional MMC Skills
Specialised MMC skills
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Manufacturing & Assembly
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Lean Construction
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Sustainable Construction
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Digital & Technology
Universal Skills
Transferable or soft skills
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Communication & Collaboration
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Leadership
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Adaptability & Resilience
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Interpersonal Effectiveness
Suggested Entry Routes
Education
- NFQ Level 8–9 qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Law, or related discipline.
- Master’s degree in Regulatory Affairs, Project Management, or Sustainability is advantageous.
Experience
- Minimum 10 years in construction regulation, quality assurance, certification or related fields.
- Leadership experience in managing inspection or compliance teams, especially in an MMC context, is highly desirable.
Training & Certifications
- ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Certification.
- CPD in Construction Law and Building Regulations (Irish Building Control system).
- LEED/BREEAM/Passive House accreditation (desirable).
- Chartered membership with Engineers Ireland, CIOB, RIAI or similar bodies.
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