OverviewVeolia is Ireland’s leading environmental services company delivering energy, waste, and water solutions and is dedicated to carbon reduction, protecting the environment and building the circular economy. We offer a benefits package including full VHI cover, pension and education assistance. The role is a permanent position based in Blanchardstown with hybrid working patterns.The RoleLead critical utility and facilities management across 30+ client sites throughout Ireland, primarily serving pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. This operational leadership role engages with site management teams and client stakeholders to ensure 24/7 service delivery, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence while managing steam, compressed air, chilled water, cooling systems, pharma-grade HVAC, and electrical power distribution (high, medium, and low voltage). The role combines strategic business leadership with operational accountability to deliver safe customer services, compliance, and sustainable business growth, including future business pipeline growth across Industrial, Pharmaceutical, Healthcare and Food & Beverage sectors on the island of Ireland. This role is ideal for an experienced operations leader with deep pharmaceutical sector knowledge who thrives in fast-paced, regulated environments and enjoys hands-on operational leadership.Key ResponsibilitiesFull P&L ownership of Energy Operations in Ireland; drive revenue growth, profitability, and contractual deliveryLead ~350 indirect reports across General Manager teams; foster a high-performance culture and succession planningOwn safety for the Energy Operations team, with support from the central Risk & Assurance teamMaintain and improve a health and safety culture within activities requiring robust safety protocolsManage senior client relationships and business development across industrial, pharmaceutical, healthcare, and food & beverage sectorsDrive sustainability initiatives and process innovationOversee safety, compliance, and environmental standardsParticipate in M&A opportunities and contribute to the Ireland senior leadership teamImplement a medium and long-term growth strategy with stakeholder buy-inWhat We're Looking ForDegree in engineering or relevant discipline, or 10+ years' sector experience in a similar roleSenior management experience in complex organisationsProven track record leading high-performance technical teamsCommercial and contractual expertiseStrategic thinker with strong implementation and change management skillsP&L management and M&A experienceExcellent stakeholder influence and relationship-building abilitiesEmotional intelligence and the ability to work in ambiguityVeolia is an Equal Opportunity Employer; if you are an EU/EEA national, you will be asked to show proof of right to work in Ireland. If you are a non-EU/EEA national, you will require current and valid permission to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland.Benefits & Other InformationVeolia is Ireland’s leading environmental services company. We provide a comprehensive range of energy, waste and water solutions and are dedicated to carbon reduction, protecting the environment and building the circular economy. We offer all employees a benefits package as standard which includes full VHI cover, pension and education assistance.
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