We are very pleased to be working on a new position for a Hard Services Facilities Manager with Shannon Airport.
Reporting to the Airport Director, this is a permanent position and will be an exciting and rewarding role for the successful candidate.
Working within a fast-paced Airport environment, the Airport Facilities Manager will manage all aspects of the Airport’s facilities; landside, airside and terminal buildings, ensuring that all Airport facilities are maintained to the highest standards.
The Airport Facilities Manager’s prime responsibilities will include:
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Manage the electrical, mechanical, operative and engineering teams to ensure effective and efficient maintenance of the terminal and airfield infrastructure to the highest safety, regulatory and operational standards.
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Control of Maintenance budgets including management of costs (in particular overtime, repairs & renewal spend), staffing levels etc to ensure maximum financial return for the company.
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Develop and maintain a priority system for managing maintenance requests.
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Respond to callouts when emergencies occur at the airport.
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Effective management of energy costs and the ongoing implementation of cost saving initiatives in this area.
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Monitor and review contractors’ performance, tracking costs, trends and incidents as required.
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Represent the Airport in a technical capacity whenever required.
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Promote good maintenance (including planned maintenance) standards throughout the Airport.
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Demonstrate leadership of the facilities team and complete all line management responsibilities for staff.
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Develop and refine KPIs and efficient reporting mechanisms for stakeholders at all levels to demonstrate progress in completing maintenance tasks by the team.
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Promote safe work practices throughout the Airport Facilities team.
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Liaise with all other departments & customer tenants within the Airport on facilities matters.
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Plan, organise and direct maintenance works within the airport in an efficient and effective manner that meets the Airports operational needs.
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Ensure Air Nav Ireland standards, in accordance with current certification specification basis, are maintained airside at all times & adherence to the safety management systems.
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Prepare tender documents for minor works.
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Ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget and within public procurement guidelines.
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Ensure adequate supervision of external contractors.
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Act as investigating officer in internal enquiries and airside incidents.
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Participate with the implementation of the ongoing capital investment programme.
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Ensure Aerodrome data transfer is in line with the Airport Security Policy
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
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Minimum of 7+ years’ experience in senior facilities and management roles.
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Excellent working knowledge and understanding of facilities systems; BMS Systems, HVAC Systems, Electrical and Mechanical plant services and installations, Emergency Systems.
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Excellent working knowledge of PV and renewable energy systems.
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Excellent organisational skills, strong management and leadership skills.
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Strong project management skills.
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Ability to work, make decisions and give direction under pressure.
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High level of verbal, written and presentation skills.
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Strong interpersonal skills.
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Awareness of stakeholders and tenant requirements and impacts on their operating environment.
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Understanding the implications of decisions taken and taking ownership of the outcome of those decisions.
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Keep updated on industry trends and developments.
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Full driving licence.
To apply, please email your CV to angelina.oneill@eflexes.com or call Angelina on 086 0205506 to discuss in confidence.