Facilities Engineer required to oversee design, maintenance, and management of structural and civil projects at client's Cavan HQ, with a focus on safety, operational efficiency, and budget oversight.
Key responsibilities include contractor coordination, compliance review, project management, and budget oversight, ensuring safety and operational efficiency across facilities.
Job Description:
- Design and execution of all plant-based structural and civil engineering works at client's HQ in Cavan.
- Upkeep and maintenance of all buildings and groundworks, including property and land management of the client estate.
- Project lead facility projects by undertaking technical and feasibility studies and site inspections of utilities and current and new projects.
- Contractor management, including coordination with external contractors and service providers for facility maintenance, repairs, and projects.
- Negotiation of contracts and management of service agreements and relationships to optimize quality, delivery, and cost savings.
- Management of RAMS (Risk Assessment Method Statement) and contractor insurance.
- Review and confirmation of compliance with building regulations, fire compliance, and ATEX compliance on all facility-related project activity.
- Generation and presentation of regular reports and reviews of facility-related budgets, finances, contracts, expenditures, and purchases.
- Conduct and documentation of regular site inspections based on structural, fire, water, and energy supply assets.
- Oversight of facilities/utilities preventative maintenance program.
- Assistance to design teams on development of site-specific facility/utility equipment/processes as required.
- Act as Project Engineer and/or Project Sponsor for minor and major facilities projects.
- Ensuring that the design and maintenance of building systems meet legislative and health and safety requirements.
- Lead World Class Manufacturing Pillar Board.
- Participation/leadership in insurance audits.
Requirements:
- National Framework of Qualifications level 8 qualification in Civil/Structural Engineering.
- 5+ years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Proven experience working in a similar role and similar environment.
- Working knowledge of principles and practices of business administration, procurement, and contracts.
- Demonstrable health, safety, and environmental knowledge and best practices in a manufacturing setting.
- Experience in civil maintenance and engineering and all facets of large-scale civil operations.
- Demonstrable negotiating, supervisory, and leadership skills.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Strong mathematical and IT skills.