Construction Research & Development Analyst
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Dublin, Ireland
In Person
Business & StrategyBusiness Operations
About the job
Requirements
- A degree-level qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related discipline.
- At least 3 years of experience in a site-based construction engineering role.
- Demonstrated interest or involvement in innovation, research and development, or continuous improvement programmes.
- Experience in the construction or built environment sector.
- Experience preparing or supporting research and development tax credit claims through Revenue or HMRC.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear reports and presentations.
- Good analytical skills and the ability to evaluate technical and commercial information.
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet deadlines with limited supervision.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
- Ability to support workshops and engage diverse stakeholder groups.
- Familiarity with innovation frameworks such as Stage-Gate, Design Thinking, and Lean.
- Experience with data management, knowledge management, or document control systems.
- Intellectual curiosity and a genuine interest in innovation and new ways of working.
- Ability to build relationships at all levels and work collaboratively.
- Self-motivation, proactivity, and comfort working in an evolving environment.
- Commercial awareness and understanding of how innovation creates business value.
Responsibilities
- Liaise with the Group Innovation Director to identify and evaluate potential innovations, new products, materials, construction methods, and emerging technologies.
- Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and academic or research developments relevant to the construction sector.
- Assist in developing and periodically reviewing the company's Innovation Strategy and roadmap.
- Engage with internal stakeholders across operational and functional departments to identify challenges, pain points, and opportunities for improvement.
- Build and maintain relationships with project teams and supply chain partners.
- Act as a point of contact for innovation queries from project teams and business functions.
- Represent the company at relevant industry events, working groups, and innovation forums.
- Engage with project stakeholders to identify, document, and maintain records of qualifying research and development activities in line with Revenue guidelines.
- Collate and track costs associated with research and development initiatives, including labour, materials, subcontractor costs, and overheads, in collaboration with the commercial and finance teams.
- Maintain contemporaneous records to support research and development tax credit claims.
- Develop annual research and development reports and manage preparation of research and development tax credit claims for submission to Revenue.
- Liaise with external tax advisors, auditors, and Revenue on research and development submissions.
- Coordinate queries and responses between project teams, third parties, and external consultants regarding research and development submissions and innovation initiatives.
- Support planning, facilitation, and follow-up of innovation workshops and ideation sessions across the business.
- Develop structured processes to capture, evaluate, and prioritise ideas generated from workshops and day-to-day operations.
- Support pilot projects and proof-of-concept trials for selected innovations, tracking progress, outcomes, and lessons learned.
- Develop and deliver communications promoting innovation initiatives, including internal newsletters, presentations, and project updates.
- Manage and maintain a centralised knowledge library of innovation initiatives, case studies, research, and outcomes.
- Support onboarding and training of project staff on innovation tools, processes, and research and development recording requirements.
About the company
John Paul Construction handles international construction, infrastructure, and fit-out projects for national and global clients. It manages projects from concept to handover using delivery methods such as early contractor involvement, integrated project delivery, preconstruction, management contracting, design and build, partnerships/turnkey, and traditional contracting, coordinating design, procurement, and on-site work across its global offices. The company differentiates itself through a long-standing reputation for integrity, professionalism, excellence, and a proven ability to scale and collaborate across multiple countries and stakeholders. Its goal is to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget while providing enhanced value and building long-term client relationships.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1949
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What believers are saying
- March 2026 Dexcom completion unlocked follow-on life-sciences references for European expansion bids.
- August 2026 Constructing Equality Ireland and July 2026 SBTi approval improve hiring and procurement appeal.
- July 2026 RoSPA President's Award strengthens safety credentials for regulated, high-spec employers.
What critics are saying
- September 2026 revenue depended heavily on data centers, infrastructure, and life-sciences megaprojects.
- 2026 supply-chain disruption from Middle East conflict already pressured pricing and delivery certainty.
- One major project slip or client pause at Dexcom, NTT, or AWS hits earnings hard.
What makes John Paul unique
- March 2026 Dexcom made John Paul Construction Ireland's first foreign-site CGM factory builder.
- April 2026 NTT selected it for FRA3H, proving strength in mission-critical data centers.
- July 2026 AWS gave John Paul Construction its Horizon Award for cloud infrastructure work.
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- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Relocation Assistance
- Professional Development Budget
- Commuter Benefits
- Mental Health Support
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