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Location: Dublin based, with regular travel across the Staycity portfolio
Reports to: Chief Projects Officer
Role
As Group Head of Engineering & Facilities based in Dublin, you will shape and deliver Staycity's group‑wide engineering and maintenance strategy, supporting our rapid growth and commitment to operational excellence across all aparthotel locations.
You’ll lead a multi‑site team responsible for building systems, compliance, asset lifecycle management, and sustainability. Acting as a strategic partner to the leadership team, you’ll ensure our buildings operate efficiently, safely, and to brand standards, balancing hands‑on practicality with long‑term vision.
Benefits
* Paid family leave (≥1 year of service)
* Flexible working patterns
* Generous holiday allowance
* Matched pension contributions
* Health and Dental Insurance
* Bonus scheme tied to property goals
* Discounted rates for overnight stays for you, your family and friends
* Refer and earn scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Education support
* Volunteer days: 2 paid per year
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Qualifications
* Proven senior leadership experience in multi‑site maintenance, engineering or facilities management, ideally in hospitality, retail or property.
* Strong technical expertise in M&E systems, HVAC, fire safety and compliance frameworks.
* Strategic and analytical mindset capable of translating operational data into actionable business decisions.
* Demonstrated ability to inspire and lead diverse teams across multiple locations.
* Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent) preferred.
* Experience with CAFM systems, energy management and sustainability initiatives.
* Excellent stakeholder and communication skills with a hands‑on, proactive leadership style.
* Willingness and ability to travel regularly across Staycity sites.
Responsibilities
* Define and implement a group‑wide maintenance and engineering strategy that supports growth, operational excellence and brand standards.
* Advise senior leadership on technical, compliance and property matters to inform business and capital investment decisions.
* Oversee and optimise maintenance operations across all properties, ensuring consistency, efficiency and cost control.
* Develop preventive and reactive maintenance programmes that maximise uptime, minimise disruptions and extend asset lifecycles.
* Lead sustainability and energy initiatives to reduce consumption, improve performance and drive ESG outcomes.
* Bridge development and operations, ensuring smooth transitions between new‑build projects, refurbishments and ongoing maintenance.
* Ensure compliance with health & safety, fire safety, building regulations and statutory obligations.
* Establish KPIs and performance frameworks using CAFM systems to drive reporting, accountability and continuous improvement.
* Lead and develop regional and local maintenance teams, fostering a strong service culture.
* Design and deliver training programmes to upskill technical staff and standardise practices across the group.
* Manage annual maintenance budgets, ensuring value for money through procurement and supplier partnerships.
* Oversee contractors and service providers, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope and to Staycity standards.
* Lead capital expenditure planning for upgrades, refurbishments and asset replacements.
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