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Job Description
Building Services Engineer
Location: Lilly Kinsale, Cork
Contract: Full-time | Permanent
Salary: €70,000 + Exceptional Sodexo Benefits
Benefits include:
* Health Insurance Allowance – €1,700 annual health insurance allowance
* Performance Recognition – Functional bonus
* Wellbeing Support – Employee Assistance Programme, unlimited resources, and a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP
* Lifestyle Perks – Hundreds of discounts via our Sodexo Reward Hub
* Career Progression – Clear pathways for advancement in a global organisation
Sodexo is looking for an experienced and driven Building Services Engineer to take the helm at our flagship site in Kinsale, Ireland – a thriving, large-scale campus with 50+ buildings, 1,400+ clients, and over 100 Sodexo team members working alongside specialist contractors.
With the site in a major growth phase, this is your chance to lead within a complex, high-performance, and tightly regulated environment, ensuring world-class standards are met every single day.
As our Building Services Engineer, you’ll:
* Own site-wide technical performance – delivering excellence in safety, compliance, and operational standards
* Support a team of 8+ skilled technical staff
* Manage key systems including BMS, Maximo, GMARS (or similar)
* Champion GMP compliance and the highest HSE standards
* Drive efficiency with KPI monitoring and continuous improvement projects
* Demonstrate attention to documentation and reporting
* Build trusted partnerships with our client and key on-site stakeholders
* Use CMMS to schedule and track maintenance tasks
* Conduct preventive and reactive maintenance of building systems
* Recommend upgrades like LED lighting or energy-efficient HVAC systems
* Monitor energy usage and optimise system performance to reduce costs and environmental impact
* Ensure all systems and equipment are compliant with Irish regulations and standards
We’re looking for an engineer who is:
* Has proven experience working in technical services in a regulated environment
* Experienced in supervising technical teams (2+ years in people management)
* Skilled in electrical or mechanical engineering (preferred)
* Confident in client-facing roles, with exceptional communication and relationship skills
* Strategic yet hands-on – able to collaborate across departments and respond proactively
* Demonstrates a good understanding of Asset Management best practice
Why You’ll Love Working with Sodexo
This is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to:
* Take a key leadership role on one of Ireland’s most prestigious sites
* Shape the operational future of a growing, innovative facility
* Work in a client-facing, high-visibility position where your leadership will be noticed and valued
* Join a company that invests in your growth, safety, and long-term success
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