Technical Services Manager - Buildings and Estates

University-of-Limerick; Limerick; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Limerick is seeking an experienced Technical Services Manager to lead across the university’s mechanical, electrical and building services infrastructure, supporting a world-class campus environment.

You will report to the Head of Technical Services and Sustainability and govern lifecycle management, compliance and asset management for critical infrastructure systems across a large estate.

Qualifications

• Experience in management of mechanical, electrical and building services.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Experience in estates/infrastructure within higher education.

Responsibilities

• Provide governance, resilience and lifecycle management of critical infrastructure systems across a large estate.
• Lead technical services operations and infrastructure renewal programmes.
• Oversee contractor and service provider performance, statutory compliance and asset management.
• Support capital projects and capital planning with technical input.
• Contribute to strategic estate planning and delivery of sustainability objectives.

Job description

Technical Services Manager - Buildings and Estates

Contract Type: Permanent

Office of the Director of Buildings and Estates

Buildings and Estates Department

University of Limerick is a research-led, energetic and enterprising institution with a proud record of innovation and excellence in education and scholarships. We value creativity, curiosity and excellence in our inclusive community which is committed to social good. Our motto Eagna chun Gnímh translates as Wisdom for Action reflecting our mission to contribute to the discovery of new knowledge for a better world.

JOB SYNOPSIS

The University of Limerick is seeking an experienced Technical Services Manager to provide leadership across the University’s mechanical, electrical and building services infrastructure and support the continued development of a world-class campus environment. Reporting to the Head of Technical Services and Sustainability, the role is responsible for the operational governance, resilience and lifecycle management of critical infrastructure systems across a large and diverse estate. The successful candidate will lead technical services operations, infrastructure renewal programmes, contractor and service provider performance, statutory compliance, asset management and technical support for capital projects. As a senior member of the Technical Services and Sustainability Team, the Technical Services Manager will contribute to strategic estate planning, infrastructure investment decisions, operational excellence and the delivery of long-term sustainability objectives. The role offers the opportunity to influence the future development of a growing and increasingly complex university estate while leading a highly skilled technical function. This position will appeal to an experienced engineering professional with strong technical, leadership and stakeholder management capabilities who is seeking a challenging and rewarding management role within higher education.

Informal enquiries regarding the post may be directed to:

Mr Eric Crowe

Head of Technical Services and Sustainability

Buildings and Estates Department

University of Limerick

Email: [e-mail]

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 4th December 2026.

We are committed to upholding the principles of fairness, equality, and transparency in pay, in line with the EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive (EU) 2023/970)

Many thanks for your interest in this role.

Contact Person : Competition Type : Staff

Contact Email : Job ID : 085369

Contact Number : Close Date : 04-Dec-2026 12:00