Building Services Engineer

1 week ago


Kinsale, Ireland Sodexo Ireland Full time

Application Details
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Job Description
Building Services Engineer

Location: Lilly Kinsale, Cork

Contract: Full-time | Permanent

Salary: €70,000 + Exceptional Sodexo Benefits

Benefits include:

Health Insurance Allowance – €1,700 annual health insurance allowance

Performance Recognition – Functional bonus

Wellbeing Support – Employee Assistance Programme, unlimited resources, and a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP

Lifestyle Perks – Hundreds of discounts via our Sodexo Reward Hub

Career Progression – Clear pathways for advancement in a global organisation

Sodexo is looking for an experienced and driven Building Services Engineer to take the helm at our flagship site in Kinsale, Ireland – a thriving, large-scale campus with 50+ buildings, 1,400+ clients, and over 100 Sodexo team members working alongside specialist contractors.

With the site in a major growth phase, this is your chance to lead within a complex, high-performance, and tightly regulated environment, ensuring world-class standards are met every single day.

As our Building Services Engineer, you’ll:

Own site-wide technical performance – delivering excellence in safety, compliance, and operational standards

Support a team of 8+ skilled technical staff

Manage key systems including BMS, Maximo, GMARS (or similar)

Champion GMP compliance and the highest HSE standards

Drive efficiency with KPI monitoring and continuous improvement projects

Demonstrate attention to documentation and reporting

Build trusted partnerships with our client and key on-site stakeholders

Use CMMS to schedule and track maintenance tasks

Conduct preventive and reactive maintenance of building systems

Recommend upgrades like LED lighting or energy-efficient HVAC systems

Monitor energy usage and optimise system performance to reduce costs and environmental impact

Ensure all systems and equipment are compliant with Irish regulations and standards

We’re looking for an engineer who is:

Has proven experience working in technical services in a regulated environment

Experienced in supervising technical teams (2+ years in people management)

Skilled in electrical or mechanical engineering (preferred)

Confident in client-facing roles, with exceptional communication and relationship skills

Strategic yet hands-on – able to collaborate across departments and respond proactively

Demonstrates a good understanding of Asset Management best practice

Why You’ll Love Working with Sodexo
This is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to:

Take a key leadership role on one of Ireland’s most prestigious sites

Shape the operational future of a growing, innovative facility

Work in a client-facing, high-visibility position where your leadership will be noticed and valued

Join a company that invests in your growth, safety, and long-term success

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