General Manager

2 weeks ago

Cork, Cork, Ireland Cpl Full time

General Manager – Utilities Maintenance (Munster Region)

Location: Munster, Ireland

Permanent | Full-Time (39 hours/week)

Package: €K+ base salary (negotiable)+ bonus + €6K car allowance + health, pension, education support, life assurance, share scheme

Are you a strategic leader with an engineering background and strong local connections in the Munster region? Our client, a global leader in utilities and environmental services, is seeking a General Manager to oversee operations on major pharmaceutical sites across the Munster region. This is a key leadership role, backfilling a planned retirement, and offers the opportunity to manage high-performing teams delivering essential utilities maintenance services in a highly regulated pharma environment.

About the Role:

The General Manager will be responsible for the operational, commercial, and technical oversight of utility maintenance services across multiple (circa 3) pharmaceutical manufacturing sites in Cork and the wider Munster region. This includes the management of contract teams, budgetary control, and the development of strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee day-to-day operations across several major pharmaceutical sites in the Munster regionLead and support a team of Contract Managers and site-based teams to deliver performance, compliance, and continuous improvementTake full ownership of contract P&L, annual budgets, and financial forecastingEnsure high standards of environmental, health, and safety compliance across all locationsStrengthen and expand client relationships, ensuring ongoing satisfaction and contract retentionContribute to strategic business development and local networking to support growthCollaborate with other General Managers within the wider business unitDrive contract renewal and lead/support new business bids

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Engineering degree or relevant trade qualification in mechanical, electrical, building services or marine engineering5–10 years' senior management experience in utilities, facilities, or pharma engineering environmentsStrong knowledge of working in regulated industries, preferably pharmaceutical or SEVESO-type environmentsDemonstrated leadership capabilities, including team development and operational performance managementExperienced in business development and maintaining professional networks, ideally with ties to the Munster regionProficient in continuous improvement and energy efficiency practices (5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma, etc.)

SUITABLE CANDIDATES; senior-level candidates with a strong mix of engineering, operations, and contract management experience. such as;

Senior Operations & Engineering Leadership

General Manager (Engineering / Operations / Maintenance)Head of EngineeringEngineering DirectorOperations Director / Operations Manager (with pharma or utilities focus)Site Engineering Manager

Facilities & Utilities Management

Utilities Manager / Senior Utilities ManagerFacilities Director / Facilities Manager (with pharma experience)Technical Services ManagerHard Services Manager

Contract & Account Management (FM / Utilities Sector)

Contract Manager / Senior Contract ManagerRegional Manager / Regional Operations ManagerAccount Director (in FM or utilities servicing pharma clients)Business Unit Manager / Area ManagerMaintenance Manager (senior-level, pharma-focused)Project Director (especially those managing long-term O&M pharma projects)

Why Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to lead impactful work in the pharmaceutical sector, with the autonomy to shape operations and build long-term client partnerships. You'll be joining an established and well-supported team delivering critical services to some of the most prominent pharma sites in Ireland.

Package Includes:

€K+ base salaryPerformance-related bonus€6K annual car allowancePrivate healthcare and pensionLife assurance and employee share schemeEducation assistance for ongoing professional development

If you're an experienced operational leader with engineering expertise, pharma exposure, and a strong local network in Munster — we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now in confidence to learn more about this exceptional opportunity;

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