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Blackrock Health Galway Clinic is seeking a motivated and experienced Technical Services Manager to join our dynamic team. This permanent, full‑time role (37 hours per week) is a key leadership position responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of our hospital’s technical and facilities services
Job Responsibility:
Lead all non Clinical engineering and technical services, including maintenance, utilities, plant, and infrastructure
Deliver PPM and reactive maintenance programmes aligned with hospital needs
Manage Engineering Supervisor and Facilities Administrator to ensure effective service delivery
Respond promptly to breakdowns and critical incidents to minimise clinical disruption
Ensure full compliance with statutory obligations and healthcare standards (JCI FMS, HIQA, HSA, HTM)
Oversee statutory inspections, certifications, and compliance documentation
Provide technical input to risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective actions
Implement safe systems of work, including permit‑to‑work, isolations, and contractor controls
Manage engineering and maintenance contractors, ensuring competence, compliance, and value for money
Support capital projects, upgrades, lifecycle planning, and preparation of CRFs
Maintain asset registers and contribute to long‑term infrastructure planning
Manage technical services budgets with the Head of Facilities
monitor spend and identify efficiencies
Develop and report KPIs such as PPM compliance, response times, and system reliability
Support internal and external audits, ensuring continuous audit readiness
Ensure accurate maintenance, testing, and compliance records
Participate in key committees (Health & Safety, Fire & Electrical Safety, Medical Gas)
Lead, mentor, and develop engineering staff, promoting safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
Engage effectively with clinical teams, management, and external stakeholders
Requirements:
Experience in a healthcare or highly regulated engineering environment
Strong knowledge of building services systems (electrical, mechanical, HVAC, medical gases, water systems)
Knowledge of healthcare standards (JCI, HIQA, HTM guidance)
Experience managing maintenance teams and contractors
Strong understanding of compliance, risk and safety systems
Financial awareness and budget management experience
Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex operational environment
Experience using CAFM or maintenance management systems