The Senior Technical Project Manager will deliver professional technical, estates, and project management services across acute and non-acute healthcare settings, overseeing the planning and execution of major and minor capital projects, ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly, on time, and within budget.
Responsibilities
Lead end‑to‑end delivery of major and minor capital works, from project brief to handover, ensuring compliance statutory requirements.
Develop project briefs and coordinate design teams, consultants, contractors, and procurement processes.
Manage programmes, budgets, cost control, risk, and change to ensure timely, cost‑effective delivery.
Oversee maintenance programmes and support estate management, asset registers, and efficient utilisation of healthcare facilities.
Provide technical advice on design standards, lifecycle costs, commissioning, and transition into new or refurbished facilities.
Act as senior project lead, supervising staff and contractors and liaising with senior management and external stakeholders.
Prepare and present reports to senior leadership and project boards.
Promote sustainability, energy efficiency, health & safety, infection control, and effective risk governance in line with policies.
Qualifications
Candidates must hold one of the following:
QQI Level 8 (or higher) qualification in Architecture, Engineering, or Surveying, accredited by:
RIAI / Engineers Ireland / SCSI / RICS
OR
Full professional membership of one of the above bodies
OR
An equivalent recognised qualification
Experience
Minimum 7 years’ relevant experience in:
Planning, design, project management, or construction of buildings
Mechanical, electrical, or building services in complex environments
Proven experience managing capital projects in a regulated or public sector environment.
Experience working in healthcare, residential care, or disability services is highly desirable.
Strong technical and construction knowledge across building and building services.
Excellent project management, budgeting, and programme control skills.
Knowledge of healthcare standards, HIQA, Building Regulations, Fire Safety, and Health & Safety legislation.
Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a complex environment.
Commitment to quality service delivery and continuous improvement.
Additional Information
Travel between sites is required (access to transport essential).
Appointment is subject to health, character, and eligibility requirements.
equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
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