Head of Technical Services, Projects & Digital – Ireland
Executive Leadership Role | Technical FM | Digital Transformation & Growth
Location: Republic of Ireland, No fixed location (candidate must be based in Ireland)
Salary: Highly Competitive Salary + Benefits
We are seeking an exceptional Head of Technical Services, Projects & Digital to provide strategic leadership across technical facilities management, projects, and digital capability throughout the island of Ireland. This is a senior, high-impact role for a forward-thinking leader who can drive innovation, elevate performance, and act as a trusted advisor to operational teams and clients.
The Role
As Head of Technical Services, Projects & Digital, you will define and drive the strategic direction across hard FM services, projects delivery, digital platforms, data, and sustainability.
Operating at the intersection of technical excellence, innovation, and commercial performance, you will play a pivotal role in transforming service delivery, enabling growth, and embedding future-ready solutions.
This role is about leadership, influence, and transformation:
Setting and delivering a clear strategy across technical services, projects, and digital FM
Driving innovation through systems, data, and emerging technologies
Enhancing service quality, compliance, and operational performance
Supporting growth through client-centric and commercially focused solutions
Leading transformation across digital, sustainability, and operational excellence
Key Accountabilities
Provide strategic leadership across hard FM, projects, digital solutions, and sustainability initiatives
Act as a senior advisor to operational teams and clients, supporting performance, innovation, and service excellence
Drive statutory compliance, technical standards, and risk management across all FM activities
Oversee operational effectiveness including KPIs, SLAs, governance, and continuous improvement frameworks
Lead development and optimisation of FM systems (e.g. CAFM/CMMS), reporting capability, and data-driven insights
Champion innovation, digital enablement, and the integration of technology and AI into FM delivery
Support commercial growth through costing strategies, solution design, and new business opportunities
Embed ESG, sustainability, and Net Zero Carbon commitments across service delivery
Lead asset management standards and engineering data strategy
Build, inspire, and develop high-performing technical and digital teams
About You
You will be a credible, senior technical FM leader with experience operating across complex environments, with the ability to influence at senior stakeholder and client level.
You will bring:
Strong leadership experience within multi-service FM, with deep technical expertise in hard FM compliance
A proven track record of delivering transformation across operations, systems, or digital capability
Experience managing specialist teams across technical services, projects, or digital functions
Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience developing cost models and supporting growth
Experience of FM systems, reporting tools, and digital platforms (e.g. CAFM, Power BI, AI solutions)
The ability to drive innovation and translate strategy into practical delivery
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills
A people-focused leadership style with a commitment to inclusion, development, and high performanceProfessional FM, engineering, or related accreditation is desirable, alongside experience in ESG, sustainability, or Net Zero programmes.
Why This Role
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of technical services and digital FM across Ireland. You will play a critical role in driving transformation, embedding innovation, and delivering long-term value within a growing and evolving business