Job Description
On behalf of our Client, a state organisation in the Hospital / Medical Sector / Hospice, we are welcoming applications from level 8 Construction / Engineering / Architecture / Building Surveyors / Mechanical / Electrical qualified Project Managers and Project Engineers to plan and supervise the execution of major and minor capital works.About the project: Extension and refurbishment for a Hospice in Donegal. This development includes the construction of four new apartments, as well as rooms for Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and Social Work, as well as training and educational facilities. We also have additional positions for projects in the North West of Ireland.Job Title: Technical Services Officer, Senior AssistantSalary: €58,000 - €60,000 (Mileage / Expenses provided for multi/site / travel)Working Hours: 35 Hours Weekly Mon - FriHybrid / Blended Model: Office / Site / HomeRepresenting the Client, you will oversee works and carry out the following:Plan and supervise the execution of minor capital works throughout the area of responsibility, in addition to managing specific Minor & Major projects within the program.Prepare, in consultation with appropriate officers and advisers, programmes for the maintenance of buildings, services, and equipment.Draw up, or in appropriate circumstances, arrange for the development of plans and contract arrangements for the implementation of approved maintenance programmes.Ensure that buildings, services, and equipment under their control are adequately maintained in accordance with approved maintenance programmes.Work with and support the activities of the Property Manager to ensure compliance with Property Transaction Protocols and other relevant property-related tasks when assigned.Ensure that adequate fire prevention and safety measures and standards are devised and applied in association with the Fire & Safety Officer.Provide advice on the efficient use of energy and work with service personnel and other Capital & Estates personnel and advisors on the efficient use of energy in healthcare premises.Advise on facilities and environmental matters in conjunction with services personnel and other Capital & Estates personnel, and advisors as required.Other Duties:Adequately identify, assess, manage, and monitor risk within their area of responsibility.Engage in the performance achievement process in conjunction with your Line Manager and staff as appropriate.Co-operate with the Transformation Programme as required to carry out the duties of the post.Achieve targets and plans and complete the agreed programme within the allocated budget.Act as spokesperson for the Organisation as required.Demonstrate pro-active commitment to all communications with internal and external stakeholders.Succeed in developing good working relationships with other members of the team and with administrators of institutions in which maintenance staff are engaged.Support, promote, and actively participate in sustainable energy, water, and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon, and efficient health service.Requirements:Academics: Level 8 Academics in a Relevant Construction / Engineering Discipline. Alternatively, applicants that have or are eligible for Full Membership of the relevant professional association for any of the following are acceptable:Society of Chartered Surveyors in IrelandRoyal Institution of Chartered SurveyorsEngineers IrelandRoyal Institute of Architects of IrelandExperience:Demonstrate experience relevant to the role in planning, design, project management, or construction of buildings (civil) or in the installation or maintenance of the mechanical, electrical, and heating services of such buildings.Demonstrate a good knowledge and experience of the construction and/or maintenance of buildings, equipment, and services and building regulations and guidelines.Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of EU Procurement legislation and Government construction procurement guidelines.Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of Health & Safety legislation and a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role.Demonstrate awareness of sustainable Healthcare Building Guidelines and management in the specification, design, construction, and refurbishment of Healthcare Buildings.Demonstrate evidence of computer skills including use of Microsoft Word, Excel, email, Engineering specific programmes such as Project Manager, AutoCAD, etc., and Financial systems (e.g., SAP).Demonstrate evidence of effective planning and organising skills including awareness of resource management and importance of value for money, the ability to manage deadlines, and effectively handle multiple tasks.Demonstrate leadership and team management skills including the ability to work with multi-disciplinary team members and also the ability to motivate, train, develop, and manage staff.Demonstrate effective communication skills including the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner, facilitate and manage groups through the learning process, and provide constructive feedback to encourage learning.Excellent career-building opportunities, offering career development & training in a stable environment. These opportunities provide you the chance to work in a highly compliant environment with sophisticated infrastructure alongside multi-discipline Construction & Engineering Professionals, and offer you a work/life balance. To apply for these positions, send your CV in confidence to: darina@techskills.ie #J-18808-Ljbffr