Hospital Technical Services Leader – Facilities & Compliance

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackrock Health - Galway Clinic is seeking a Technical Services Manager to oversee non-clinical engineering and technical services across the hospital, ensuring compliant, safe and efficient operation of plant, equipment and infrastructure.

You will lead maintenance, manage budgets, drive KPIs, support audits, and work with clinical teams and external partners to sustain high service standards. Experience in healthcare and strong leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare or highly regulated engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of building services systems (electrical, mechanical, HVAC, medical gases, water).
• Experience managing maintenance teams and contractors.
• Strong understanding of compliance, risk and safety systems.
• Financial awareness and budget management experience.
• Leadership and ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead non-clinical engineering and technical services across the hospital.
• Deliver preventive and reactive maintenance programmes.
• Ensure prompt response to breakdowns to minimise clinical disruption.
• Maintain statutory checks and compliance documentation.
• Provide input to risk assessments and investigations.
• Manage contracts and external maintenance providers.
• Support capital projects and lifecycle planning.
• Develop and report KPIs on system performance and reliability.

Skills

Leadership

Facilities management

Budget management

Safety compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Team development

Regulatory knowledge

CAFM experience

Tools

CAFM software

Job description

Blackrock Health - Galway Clinic is seeking a Technical Services Manager to oversee non-clinical engineering and technical services across the hospital, ensuring compliant, safe and efficient operation of plant, equipment and infrastructure.

You will lead maintenance, manage budgets, drive KPIs, support audits, and work with clinical teams and external partners to sustain high service standards. Experience in healthcare and strong leadership are essential.