Regional Lead Electrical Engineer - Ireland

Sodexo; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing platform access

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP Service

Pension plan

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Regional Lead Engineer for our Dublin region to oversee electrical maintenance, compliance and service delivery across Ireland. This role requires strong leadership and technical expertise to drive safety, reliability and operational excellence across multiple sites.

The successful candidate will coordinate site engineering teams and contractors, ensure adherence to Irish electrical legislation, and contribute to continuous improvement in safety and energy performance.

Qualifications

• Qualified electrician with Irish Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Craft – Electrical or equivalent.
• Minimum five years' experience in electrical maintenance across commercial/industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution, switchgear, lighting, small power and BMS.
• Experience coordinating maintenance programmes and contractors.
• Valid Irish driving licence and willingness to travel regionally.
• Authorised Person for Low Voltage or ability to obtain within six months.
• Experience with UPS/critical electrical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical maintenance across the region, ensuring safe, reliable and compliant operation.
• Oversee PPM, reactive maintenance, inspections and remedial works.
• Provide technical guidance to site teams and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with Irish electrical legislation and safety rules.
• Review risk assessments, method statements and contractor docs for safe works.
• Coordinate contractors, permits to work and planned shutdowns.
• Monitor performance, maintain records and deliver KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Fault-finding

Organisational skills

Education

Irish Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Craft – Electrical

Overseas electrical qualification recognised in Ireland

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Regional Lead Engineer for our Dublin region to oversee electrical maintenance, compliance and service delivery across Ireland. This role requires strong leadership and technical expertise to drive safety, reliability and operational excellence across multiple sites.

The successful candidate will coordinate site engineering teams and contractors, ensure adherence to Irish electrical legislation, and contribute to continuous improvement in safety and energy performance.