Construction Research & Development Analyst

Construction Research & Development Analyst

John Paul Construction is an international technical contractor specialising in the data centre, life sciences, residential, and commercial sectors. This Irish-owned and managed business directly employs over 700 people and delivers projects across Ireland, the United Kingdom and mainland Europe.

The company’s performance across safety and sustainability was recognised during 2025 in receiving the Green Construction Award at the 2025 Green Awards, along with a Gold Award and an Exceptional High Achiever Award at the National Irish Safety Awards. The company also received the President’s Award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. In the same year, John Paul Construction was also certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’®.

John Paul Construction is seeking a motivated and curious individual to lead on research and development in the construction industry.

This is a full-time permanent role reporting directly to the Group Innovation Director.

The successful candidate will play a central role in identifying, developing, and embedding innovative solutions across the business — from new materials and construction technologies to process improvements and digital tools.

The role will work closely with Design Managers and Project Managers to collate information from across live projects and feed it into the innovation pipeline. 

The role