Regional Facilities Engineer

Uisce Éireann Irish Water; Limerick; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Uisce Éireann invites applications for a Regional Facilities Engineer based in Limerick. You will support FM services for the National Laboratory and regional offices, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient facilities operations.

You will work with external FM partners, coordinate audits, safety checks and energy initiatives, and report on performance. A background in facilities management and strong collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with HVAC and building systems operation.
• Strong facilities management background and ability to coordinate sites.
• Knowledge of safety standards and compliance in facilities.
• Experience managing small to medium projects and budgets.
• Proven ability to work with internal and external stakeholders.
• Understanding of energy efficiency and sustainability in facilities.

Responsibilities

• Support FM services for National Laboratory in Limerick and regional sites.
• Mobilise FM and services on new operational sites and manage existing ones.
• Assist with strategic projects as part of transformation programme.
• Deliver planned, reactive and emergency operations within scope and budget.
• Assist with minor capital works and refurbishments.
• Audit FM delivery partner performance on HSQE and KPI metrics.
• Contribute to energy efficiency and safety initiatives.
• Support statutory inspections, safety audits, ISO audits, testing programs.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness, safety, and user experience.
• Oversee soft services via FM provider.
• Coordinate with IMS team on document control processes.
• Participate in business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
• Roll out energy reduction and sustainability programmes.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Facilities management

Building systems

Budget management

Stakeholder collaboration

Health & Safety

Tools

BMS (Building Management System)

Job description

We are Uisce Éireann. Every day, we are responsible for the delivery of secure, safe, and sustainable water services for the people of Ireland. As Ireland’s national regulated water utility, our vision is a sustainable Ireland where water is respected and protected, for the planet and all the lives it supports.

Our purpose at Uisce Éireann is to rise to the challenge of delivering transformative water services that enable communities to thrive. That means we are proud to take on the responsibility of protecting our water supply and passing on a safe and secure water system to a rapidly growing population and empowering Ireland’s social and economic growth.

We are passionate about empowering our people, enabling them to make a positive impact on communities across Ireland. We are guided by a shared vision and purpose, grounded in values that define who we are and shape how we work, where we deliver for customers and communities, we work better together, we do the right thing, we aim high, and we keep each other safe. Our behaviours define how we interact, communicate, and succeed together. These values and behaviours apply to each one of us, across every role, location, and level.

Our goal is to attract and develop skilled and talented people from diverse backgrounds, who bring a dynamic range of expertise and insights to our work. With a strong, values-driven workforce, we ensure Uisce Éireann can continue advancing Ireland’s water services and meeting the needs of the communities we serve for generations to come.

The Role:

The Facilities sub-area in Business Services is responsible for obtaining and maintaining Uisce Éireann’s Head Quarters and Regional offices, National Laboratory and Network sites including activities such as: security, property management, capital projects, building management, fire safety and fleet management. Facilities will provide these services across Uisce Éireann and the Local Authorities, ensuring a consistent and effective facilities service is provided.

Reporting to the Regional Facilities Technical Lead, the Regional Facilities Engineer is a key member of the Facilities Operations Team and will have primary responsibility for supporting the delivery of facilities management services at the National Laboratory in Limerick. The role will also support the delivery of facilities management services across operational sites within the region through Uisce Éireann's Facilities Management service provider. As the Facilities portfolio expands, the role will also support Uisce Éireann's commercial offices, stores, depots, and other operational facilities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the provision of all Facilities Management (FM) services for the National Laboratory in Limerick, and operational sites across the region, including commercial offices, stores and depots, which could potentially include reception services, spatial planning, capital project support, cleaning, catering, postal services and building maintenance.
• Support the mobilisation of FM and services on new Operational sites, and ongoing management of existing Operational sites.
• Support the Facilities Team (as required) on strategically important projects as part of UÉT (Uisce Éireann Transformation project) such as Offices, National Stores and Depots, Laboratories etc. as part of the transformation of the water services industry in Ireland over the coming years.
• Support the delivery of all operational activities planned, corrective, reactive and emergencies associated with the assigned properties, taking responsibility for their safe completion on time, within scope and within budget.
• Assist with the planning and delivery of minor capital works, refurbishments, and technical projects within the facilities.
• Carry out audits of the UÉ FM delivery partner in the areas of Health & Safety, KPI’s, adherence to UÉ policies, work order management including the HSQE Flex Manager Audit platform.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in energy efficiency, asset reliability, and safety management.
• Support statutory inspections, safety audits, ISO audits, and testing programs for all technical facilities systems.
• Ensure service levels support both laboratory and administrative environments, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety, and user experience.
• Oversee delivery of soft services (cleaning, catering, waste management, landscaping) as provided through the FM provider.
• Work closely with the IMS (Integrated Management Systems) team to ensure Facilities use the Uisce Éireann Document control process.
• Participate in business continuity, disaster recovery and emergency planning activities for Facilities as required for the business.
• Support the roll out of energy reduction and sustainability programmes and climate action plans for Facilities. Co-ordinate, analyse and trend key Sustainability performance reports for Facilities.
• Engage with laboratory staff, office staff, and stakeholders to understand requirements and communicate maintenance or project impacts.
• Raise risks and issues as appropriate to the Regional Facilities Technical Lead.
• Attend Weekly Operational Meetings with the Facility Management company and UE Facilities Team.
• Manage FM in line with Uisce Éireann (HSQE) Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental requirements.
• Prepare monthly regional performance reports for the operations monthly meeting.
• Other activities as may be assigned from time to time.
• The role requires flexibility to extend working hours, work across regions as required to meet business needs, and the possibility of being a member of the on-call rota.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaboration with key internal stakeholders across the UÉ business
• Responsible for promoting and delivering health and safety commitments across UÉ and its supply chain, reinforcing positive behaviours and delivering health and safety objectives and requirements to the highest industry standards.
• Support the delivery of the Uisce Éireann Transformation Programme, driving results required within the Directorate and supporting organisation-wide objectives.
• Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with Uisce Éireann’s Information Security policies, standards, processes and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of UÉ business information, and delivery of critical services, in accordance with the NIS Directive and any other relevant cybersecurity regulation.
• Other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Relevant third level qualification and/or accreditation is desirable.
• Detailed knowledge of HVAC, mechanical, and electrical building systems; BMS experience desirable.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Facilities Management or relevant experience is desirable.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships with key stakeholders internally and externally.
• Proven track record with dealing with complex issues, proactively and in a timely fashion along with the ability to communicate information to others.
• Highly motivated individual, working to the highest professional standards and with proven ability to deliver results within a team.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and analyse problems and potential improvements and propose and implement solutions.
• Demonstrate adaptability and the ability to change focus and direction in line with business strategy and requirements.
• Full clean Driver’s License.