Senior Technical Project Manager

Team Horizon; Galway; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm is seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager in Galway. This role involves planning and supervising major capital projects in healthcare settings, coordinating teams, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates must hold a Level 8 engineering qualification and have at least seven years of relevant experience. A competitive salary and a commitment to employee development are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Diversity and inclusion values

Culture of learning and collaboration

Qualifications

• High standard of suitability and administrative capacity.
• Seven years of experience in project management or construction.
• Professional qualification in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project briefs with relevant stakeholders.
• Oversee staff, contractors, and design teams during project execution.
• Control project budgets and prepare financial reports.
• Assist with managing the healthcare estate.

Skills

Project Management

Team Coordination

Procurement Management

Health & Safety Compliance

Energy Efficiency

Education

Level 8 major award in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering

Full Membership of Engineers Ireland

Job description

Overview

Senior Technical Project Manager

Team Horizon is seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager (Chief Assistant Technical Services Officer) for a client in Galway. The successful candidate will provide services as appropriate in the development and execution of major capital projects in acute and non-acute settings and to plan and supervise the execution of these projects.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• They put their people first and live their diversity and inclusion values embracing all perspectives.
• You enjoy working in a culture of learning and collaboration and making a positive impact.

Responsibilities

Project Planning & Management

• Develop detailed project briefs with input from relevant stakeholders.
• Make sure everyone involved understands the project goals and requirements.
• Lead consultations, meetings, and communications to ensure successful project delivery.
• Define needs for buildings, design services, and equipment.
• Set action plans and manage timelines for all project phases (planning, design, construction, equipping).
• Anticipate and resolve issues, escalating major concerns when needed.

Team Coordination & Supervision

• Oversee staff, contractors, and design teams during project execution.
• Support the commissioning team by ensuring they are prepared and trained.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality

Procurement & Financial Management

• Advise on selecting design teams and contractors.
• Manage procurement processes and oversee tendering.
• Control project budgets and spending; prepare financial reports and forecasts.
• Process payments and verify design team fees.

Facility Transition & Commissioning

• Help plan and manage the move from old to new facilities.
• Ensure smooth transfer of services and staff.
• Set up maintenance plans for new buildings and facilities.

Minor Capital Works

• Prepare briefs, plans, and documents for smaller projects.
• Appoint and manage design teams and contractors.
• Ensure minor works are delivered on time and within budget.

Maintenance Planning

• Define and prioritise maintenance needs for buildings, equipment, and vehicles.
• Prepare budgets and staffing plans to support maintenance programmes.
• Arrange contracts and ensure compliance with all regulations.

Property Management Support

• Assist the Property Manager with managing the healthcare estate.
• Help develop property strategies and ensure integration with service needs.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance in all property matters.
• Maintain accurate property records.

Health & Safety / Fire Prevention

• Develop fire safety measures in consultation with Fire Officers.
• Create fire safety programmes and oversee training of staff.
• Advise on fire prevention priorities and oversee implementation.

Energy Efficiency

• Monitor energy usage across facilities.
• Provide advice on improving energy efficiency in line with regulations.

Qualifications

• Must have a professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. (a) Candidates for appointment must: (i) Hold a Level 8 (or higher) Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI) major academic award in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering by the relevant Professional Institute (Engineers Ireland).
• Or (ii) Have Full Membership of the relevant professional association1: - Engineers Ireland
• Or (iii) Hold a qualification at least equivalent to one of the above listed in (i)
• or (ii) And (iv) Have had at least seven years’ satisfactory & relevant experience in planning, design, project management or construction of buildings or in the installation or maintenance of the mechanical, electrical, and heating services of such buildings.
• And (b) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and of administrative capacity) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. Engineers Ireland – Acceptable Membership Candidates should be either a Full Member or a Chartered Member of Engineers Ireland. Associate Membership, Student Membership or any affiliated membership of Engineers Ireland will not be accepted.