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Dornan Engineering Leads the Skills for Design for Modular Manufacturing and Assembly
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Accelerated Housing Applied Research, Dissemination and Demonstration Final Report
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Resource Cost Optimisation Strategies in Off-site Manufacturing for Modern Construction Methods: A Lean Theory Perspective Case Study in Ireland
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An Update to the Report on the Analysis of Skills for Residential Construction and Retrofitting
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Building Standards Officer
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A Building Standards Officer ensures that construction projects comply with national building regulations, safety standards, and environmental requirements, safeguarding the quality and safety of built environments.Building Standards Officers play a vital role in MMC by assessing innovative construction methods, ensuring compliance of prefabricated and modular components, and adapting regulations to accommodate new technologies in the industry.- Safety & Compliance
- Inspection & Testing
- Building Standards
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Manufacturing & Assembly
- Sustainable Construction
- Safety & Compliance
- Material Knowledge & Performance
- Communication & Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Planning & Executing
- Senior Professional
Certification & Inspection Officer MMC Regulatory Compliance Officer Health and Safety OfficerOffQuality Manager Certification & Inspection Officer MMC Individual Contributor PathwayManager Pathway- HNC/HND or degree in Building Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- Background in building control, construction site management, surveying, or architectural technology.
- LABC (Local Authority Building Control) Training CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building) or RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) membership NVQ Level 6 in Building Control
- Safety & Compliance
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Certification Programme Manager
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The Certification Programme Manager designs, manages and assures certification programmes for construction methods, systems, and personnel, ensuring industry standards are met and regulatory compliance is maintained.Certification Programme Managers are essential to embedding trust, quality, and safety in MMC practices. They oversee the validation of modular products, processes, and workforce capabilities. This ensures systems are compliant with Irish and international standards, supports innovation uptake, and provides clients and regulators with confidence in offsite and advanced construction methods.- Building Standards
- Project Management
- Risk Assessment
- Communication & Collaboration
- Inspection & Testing
- Digital & Technology
- Innovation & Creative Thinking
- Safety & Compliance
- Communication & Collaboration
- Analytical Skills
- Leadership
- Continuous Improvement
- Senior Professional
Building Standards Officer Regulatory Compliance OfficerOffQuality Manager Certification & Inspection Officer MMC Manager Pathway- NFQ Level 7–9 in Construction Management, Engineering, Quality Management or Regulatory Affairs.
- Background in construction quality assurance, certification bodies, or regulatory environments.
- Experience with offsite manufacturing, product accreditation, or compliance audits.
- Quality Systems Management (e.g., ISO 9001 Lead Auditor).
- MMC or offsite construction methods training. CPD in regulatory compliance, sustainability standards, or testing protocols.
- Building Standards
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Sustainability Assistant
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The Sustainability Assistant helps the team make construction projects more environmentally friendly by collecting data and supporting sustainability actions and innovations.The Sustainability Assistant plays a key role in promoting green building practices. They support MMC by helping teams measure and improve environmental performance, reduce carbon footprints, and apply circular economy principles to new building methods such as modular construction and low-carbon material use.- Technical Skills
- Sustainable Construction
- Attention to Detail
- Material Knowledge & Performance
- Circular Economy Knowledge
- Digital & Technology
- Communication & Collaboration
- Teamwork
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptability & Resilience
- General Workers/Administrators
Assembly WorkerOffEnergy Efficiency Specialist Circular Economy Specialist Individual Contributor PathwayManager Pathway- Leaving Certificate with emphasis on science, geography, or technology
- QQI Level 5/6 in Environmental Studies, Construction Studies, or Sustainability
- Undergraduate module in sustainable construction or environmental management
- Experience as a site operative, project coordinator, or admin with sustainability exposure
- Participation in green community or volunteer projects
- Internship in a construction or environmental organisation
- On-the-job mentoring by sustainability officers or engineers
- Short courses in carbon literacy, waste management, or climate action
- Safe Pass (mandatory for most construction roles)
- Manual Handling Certificate
- Introductory CPD on green building standards (e.g., LEED Green Associate, BREEAM Awareness)
- Technical Skills