Facilities Manager

Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead operations, utilities, infrastructure and site services at a GMP-regulated manufacturing facility in Kilkenny. The role combines strategic leadership with delivery of major expansions and capital projects to ensure safe, compliant and reliable site performance.

You will manage a 40+ team of employees and contractors, drive cost efficiencies, and partner with Operations, Quality, EHS and

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Building Services or related discipline.
• Proven leadership of facilities, utilities, infrastructure and engineering functions in GMP-regulated environments.
• Experience delivering facility expansions, site development and capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead facilities operations, utilities, infrastructure and engineering support across the site.
• Ensure reliability, compliance and performance of critical site systems.
• Manage facilities budgets, asset management, contractor performance and outsourced services.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focusing on efficiency, sustainability and cost optimisation.
• Lead strategic discussions and align facilities priorities with business objectives.
• Plan and deliver major site expansion, infrastructure and capital investment projects.
• Explore innovative technologies and sustainability initiatives for future readiness.
• Maintain GMP, EHS, regulatory and corporate standards.
• Lead and develop a facilities organisation of 40+ employees and contractors.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Contractor management

Operational excellence

Project delivery

GMP/regulatory knowledge

Education

Engineering or related degree

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Facilities Manager to lead facilities operations, utilities, infrastructure, and site services at our client’s manufacturing facility in Kilkenny. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of critical site infrastructure while supporting significant site investment and expansion programmes. The successful candidate will combine strong operational leadership with proven experience delivering complex facility expansion, infrastructure, or greenfield projects within a GMP-regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all facilities operations, utilities, infrastructure, and engineering support services across the site
• Ensure the reliability, compliance, and performance of critical site systems and assets.
• Manage facilities budgets, asset management plans, contractor performance, and outsourced service providers
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational excellence, sustainability, reliability, and cost optimisation
• Lead strategic discussions and influence decision-making across site functions, ensuring facilities priorities support broader business objectives
• Support the planning and delivery of major site expansion, infrastructure, and capital investment projects
• Explore innovative technologies, sustainability initiatives, and infrastructure solutions that enhance site capability and future readiness
• Maintain compliance with GMP, EHS, regulatory, and corporate standards
• Lead and develop a facilities organisation of 40+ employees and contractors, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Successfully manage multiple priorities, balancing day-to-day operational performance with long-term infrastructure planning and project delivery
• Build strong partnerships with Operations, Quality, Engineering, EHS, Supply Chain, and Finance teams
• Take initiative in identifying risks, opportunities, and investment needs to support site growth and operational excellence

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Building Services, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Significant facilities leadership experience within a Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, or other GMP-regulated manufacturing environment
• Proven experience leading site-wide facilities, utilities, infrastructure, and engineering support functions
• Demonstrated experience delivering facility expansions, site development projects, infrastructure upgrades, or greenfield projects within a regulated manufacturing environment
• Experience managing critical utilities such as HVAC, water systems, compressed air, boilers, chillers, and energy infrastructure
• Strong contractor and outsourced service provider management experience
• Experience managing operating budgets, capital planning, and infrastructure investment programmes
• Strong knowledge of GMP, quality, compliance, and EHS requirements