Engineering manager at Sport Ireland Facilities

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Engineering Manager, Sport Ireland Facilities DAC Job Location: Sport Ireland Campus, Snugborough Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15. Hours: 40 hours per week. JOB PURPOSE: The Engineering Manageris responsible foroverseeing the safe, efficient, and effective operation of all Estates services across the Sport Ireland Campus. The post holder will act as a deputy for the Estates & Facilities Manager, taking responsibility for all relevant duties related to Estates & Support Services. The post holder ensures that the campus provides a high-quality environment for customers, visitors, and staff, managing 24/7 operations and continuous improvement of services. The role includes managing building fabric maintenance, mechanical and electrical engineering services, energy management, fire safety, water safety, emergency procedures, and capital projects. They will also ensure statutory compliance,financial management, and the overall delivery of value-driven, cost-effective services. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Leadership & Management: Lead and manage the Estates team, including engineers, maintenance staff, and contractors. Provide leadership in the operation, maintenance, and development of the Estates service. Act as a deputy to the Estates & Facilities Manager, taking responsibility for relevant duties. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring best practices are applied across all areas. Operational & Technical Management: Oversee building fabric, mechanical and electrical engineering, and fire safety services. Manage energy and utilities, water safety, emergency procedures, and critical plant operations. Ensure the operation and maintenance of Building Management Systems (BMS), SCADA systems, and the Heat and Power Plant. Develop and implement maintenance strategies thatcomply withstatutory and mandatory requirements, ensuring availability of business-critical services and assets. Strategic Planning & Project Management: Lead the annual condition survey and reduce backlog maintenance by managing the CAFAM system. Support capital and refurbishment projects, ensuringtimelyand budget-compliant delivery. Provideprofessional engineering advice to support project management teams. Develop and implement short- and long-term (5-10 years) maintenance programs aligned with the Estates Strategy. Risk Management & Compliance: Ensure adherence to campus Risk Management policies,maintaininga detailed risk register. Apply Root Cause Analysis to maintenance and repair activities and implement a Reliability Centred Maintenance strategy. Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements and corporate governance related to Estates services. Financial & Contract Management: Manage the Estates Services budget, ensuring effective resource allocation and cost control. Monitor external contracts, ensuring service delivery meets benchmarks and performance indicators. Certify invoices for works and services, and provide cost estimates for maintenance, refurbishment, and project works. Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance: Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with Health and Safety legislation, campus policies, and industry best practices. Implement Safe Systems of Work and ensure the teamcomplies with Permit to Work procedures. Manage emergency backup systems (standby generators, UPS), ensuring operational readiness. Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring service delivery meets client expectations. Attend meetings with clients, operational managers, and external agencies to provide advice and resolve issues. Lead Estates Maintenance User Group meetings to ensure alignment with service delivery goals. Training & Staff Development: Develop and manage the teams annual training plan, ensuring professional development and succession planning. Conduct performance appraisals, support career development, and promote continuous improvement. Ensure adherence to Health and Safety standards andmaintainstaff discipline. The above contains the main outline of duties. However, it is inevitable that tasks may arise which may not fall within the remit of the above list of main duties. Employees are required to respond with a flexible approach when ad hoc tasks arise which are not specifically covered in their job description. Should an additional responsibility become a regular part of an employees job, the Job Description will be amended to reflect this. JOBHOLDER KEY REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge (Education & Related Experience): Degree in Engineering/Science?orequivalent experience. Minimum six years experience in a similar role.? Experience working with CMMS platforms.? Key Skills Proven experience in estates management or a similar role. Strong technical knowledge of building fabric maintenance, mechanical and electrical systems,waterservicesand fire safety. Experience in managing large teams, including direct reports and external contractors. Excellentunderstanding of risk management, compliance, and statutory requirements. Strongfinancial managementskills, including budgeting and cost control. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Key Behaviors A candidate must reflect the companys core values of: Excellence Always looking for ways to improve Accept responsibility to drive improvements Demonstrate professionalism and have expectations of our own performance and that of others Demonstrate a commitment to teamwork Adopt a positive approach to change Respect Treat others as we would like to be treated Valuedifferent culturesand beliefs Display respect for and awareness of individual differences Seek out,listenand respect the ideas and opinions of others Engage in honest and direct communication at all levels in the organisation Integrity Show accountability for our decisions and actions Develop and encourage open and honest work practises Take personal responsibility for our actions Deliver on actions we have promised Customer focus Research and fully understand ourcustomersneeds Do the ordinary things extraordinary well Go beyond what is expected by every customer Surprise ourselves with how much we can do Benefits: Free onsite parking, Free gym membership, Pension

Job Info:

• Company: Sport Ireland Facilities
• Position: Engineering manager
• Work Location: Dublin
• Country: IE

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