About KSN

KSN are a leading construction consultancy practice providing a full spectrum of services from cost management to sustainability advice across all industry sectors.  

As the transition to a net-zero economy accelerates, companies with a well-articulated, long-term carbon mitigation strategy that clearly sets out the transition to net-zero, will inspire confidence in their ability to navigate this global transformation. KSN provides strategic sustainable solutions to both new build projects and existing property portfolios.

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Life Cycle Assessment Specialist to join our Dublin based team. This role will work alongside highly experienced stakeholders within the cost consultancy, project delivery and sustainable energy sectors.

The successful candidate will join an industry leading organisation with the capacity to build and support a highly rewarding career. A dedicated mentoring programme will also be in place to harness ongoing learning and development.

Role Responsibilities

• Working with sustainability team and supply chain to understand and gather industry information on product EPD’s (Environmental Product Declaration)
• Advance KSNs library of relevant product EPDs
• Working on Life Cycle assessments (LCAs) for Embodied and operational Carbon in buildings
• Coding of BOQs and Cost plans for LCA inputs
• Working on One Click LCA or equivalent software in developing LCA reports, such as the Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) Methodology.
• Refining KSN’s approach on LCA reporting in line with RICS Professional Statement for Whole Life Carbon Assessment following the relevant standards and frameworks (EU Framework Level(s) Indicator 1.2, EN 15978).
• Refining KSN approach for Life Cycle Costing following the relevant standards and frameworks (EU Framework Indicator 6.1, EN 16652, ISO 15656).
• Liaising with Design Team members to gather data on building carbon emissions
• Training and Developing QS staff in LCA Carbon related matters
• Investigating Embodied Carbon outputs for alternative construction products;
• Develop and manage Embodied Carbon and Operational Carbon R&D in KSN
• Understand and attain suitable qualifications in operational carbon in buildings.

Person Specification

• Degree/MSc qualified candidate in a relevant Sustainable Energy Management discipline;
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a relevant sector;
• Excellent understanding of Energy Efficiency solutions;
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills within this growth sector.

Skills/Competencies

• Experience in sustainability in the building environment;
• Demonstrable ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team;
• Working knowledge of MS Office including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint & Excel,
• Working knowledge of One-click LCA,
• Strong organisational skills and an ability to prioritise key tasks.
• Works collaboratively and positively with colleagues and management.

The responsibilities above should be considered an initial guide to the accountabilities within this role. We anticipate swift and exciting developments within the role as the sector continues to grow.

This is a full-time, permanent position.

The KSN offices are based in Clonskeagh, Dublin 4

Please apply here.