Technical Services manager

Sodexo Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing platform access

Employee Assistance Programme

24hr virtual GP Service

Pension Plan

Bike to Work Scheme

Job summary

Sodexo Ltd is seeking an experienced Technical Services & Energy Manager to oversee technical services, maintenance, energy management and project works at a prestigious client site in Dublin City Centre.

This senior, hands-on role requires a strong background in facilities management, building services and team leadership, ensuring safe, efficient delivery in line with all contractual and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services or relevant technical discipline.
• Significant experience managing technical services within a fast-paced facilities management environment.
• Experience delivering small/medium project works in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• IOSH or NEBOSH health and safety qualification.
• Strong knowledge of building services including electrical, mechanical, HVAC, BMS and building fabric.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day delivery of hard facilities management including maintenance and energy management.
• Ensure statutory and mandatory compliance across technical services, maintenance and projects.
• Develop and coach a high-performing technical team with performance management.
• Oversee contractors across electrical, mechanical, HVAC, BMS and building fabric services.
• Manage small/medium projects: surveys, quotes, repairs, variations, budgets, delivery.
• Maintain asset registers, CAFM data, PPM schedules and lifecycle plans.
• Monitor KPIs and SLAs; drive continuous improvements.
• Maintain client relationships with reporting, meetings and service management.
• Ensure health and safety policies, risk assessments and permit-to-work procedures.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Building services

Facilities management

Leadership

Project management

Health and safety

HVAC

BMS

Energy management

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Building Services degree

Building services engineering degree

Tools

CAFM system

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Outlook

Job description

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Technical Services & Energy Manager to oversee the delivery of technical services, maintenance, energy management and project works at a prestigious client site in Dublin City Centre.

This is a senior, hands-on role suited to a technically qualified professional with a strong background in facilities management, building services and team leadership. You will be responsible for ensuring all technical services are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with contractual, statutory and regulatory requirements.

Working closely with the client, site leadership and regional technical teams, you will drive service excellence, improve operational performance, manage specialist contractors and identify opportunities to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of hard facilities management services, including planned and reactive maintenance, technical operations and energy management.
• Ensure statutory and mandatory compliance across all technical services, maintenance activities and project works.
• Manage and develop a high-performing technical team, providing leadership, coaching, training and performance management.
• Oversee specialist contractors and subcontractors across electrical, mechanical, HVAC, BMS and building fabric services.
• Manage small and medium-sized projects, including site surveys, quotations, repairs, variations, budgets and project delivery.
• Maintain accurate asset registers, CAFM system data, planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules and lifecycle plans.
• Monitor service performance against KPIs and SLAs, addressing operational issues and implementing continuous improvements.
• Maintain strong client relationships through regular communication, reporting, meetings and proactive service management.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies, environmental standards, risk assessments and permit-to-work procedures.
• Drive energy efficiency initiatives, carbon reduction and sustainable operating practices.
• Manage budgets, contractor performance and commercial targets while identifying opportunities to improve service delivery and support business growth.
• Coordinate out-of-hours activities where required to minimise disruption to client operations.
• A recognised qualification in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services or a relevant technical discipline.
• Significant experience managing technical services within a fast-paced facilities management environment.
• Demonstrable experience delivering small and medium-sized project works in compliance with applicable regulations and procedures.
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment.
• IOSH or NEBOSH health and safety qualification.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams and managing performance.
• Strong knowledge of building services, including electrical, mechanical, HVAC, BMS and building fabric.
• Experience managing contractors, subcontractors, maintenance programmes and project works.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage escalations and resolve technical issues effectively.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and client relationship management skills.
• Experience managing budgets, service KPIs, SLAs and compliance requirements.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Outlook and SharePoint.
• Experience with complex HVAC systems, hybrid VRF systems or modern smart office technologies.
• Knowledge of Legionella management and water quality management.
• Experience in asset management and authorised person responsibilities.
• Experience with intelligent building management systems, IoT technologies and energy optimisation.
• Experience managing disaster recovery and business continuity planning.

Why Sodexo?:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance tobe part of something greater.

Belong in a company and team that values you foryou.

Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular high street retailers (also open to friends and family)
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
• Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more about Sodexo:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed tobeingan inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications