Engineering Services Leader - Water Utilities

Irish Water; Ireland; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Uisce Éireann is seeking an Engineering Services Manager to lead the engineering services team, delivering end-to-end capability across water and wastewater operations. You will drive maintenance strategies, asset lifecycle improvements, and risk KPI reporting while ensuring safe, compliant operations.

The role requires a relevant engineering degree and a minimum of seven years’ leadership experience in utilities or a similar sector, with strong stakeholder collaboration and MAXIMO experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ relevant experience in maintenance management within utilities or similar industries.
• Relevant third level qualification and/or accreditation in engineering.
• Proven leadership ability with experience managing large teams and driving improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Engineering Services Team to deliver end-to-end engineering capabilities.
• Define, monitor and report Operational Risk and Resilience KPIs.
• Oversee electrical, ATEX and pressure system equipment across the asset base.
• Support preventative maintenance strategies and asset class plans.
• Provide technical support to AO teams and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance management

Electrical systems

Risk & KPI reporting

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MAXIMO

Job description

Uisce Éireann is seeking an Engineering Services Manager to lead the engineering services team, delivering end-to-end capability across water and wastewater operations. You will drive maintenance strategies, asset lifecycle improvements, and risk KPI reporting while ensuring safe, compliant operations.

The role requires a relevant engineering degree and a minimum of seven years’ leadership experience in utilities or a similar sector, with strong stakeholder collaboration and MAXIMO experience.