Deputy Engineering Officer – Cork University Hospital (Grade VII)

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Cork University Hospital is recruiting a Deputy Engineering Officer to support the delivery, maintenance, and development of critical healthcare infrastructure across the hospital campus and associated buildings. This is a senior technical and management role within the Capital & Estates Maintenance Department, offering long-term career stability within the public health service.

Key Responsibilities
• Assist in managing engineering and maintenance services across the hospital campus
• Support delivery of capital projects, refurbishment works, and planned maintenance programmes
• Supervise technical staff, contractors, and external service providers
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and statutory regulations
• Contribute to asset management, energy efficiency, and sustainability initiatives
• Provide engineering expertise to support clinical and operational services
• Deputise for the Engineering Officer as required

Required Skills & Qualifications
• Relevant third-level qualification in Engineering or equivalent professional qualification
• Proven experience in engineering management, maintenance, or estates services
• Strong leadership, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation and building compliance standards
• Experience working in large, complex facilities is desirable
• Eligibility to work in Ireland

Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Grade VII salary in line with HSE consolidated pay scales (effective 1 August 2025)
• Public service pension scheme
• Generous annual leave and public holidays
• Permanent whole-time, part-time, and specified purpose contracts available
• Professional development and training opportunities

Location & Employer Information
• Location: Capital & Estates, Maintenance Department, Cork University Hospital, Cork
• Employer: Cork University Hospital (Health Service Executive)
• This role supports essential hospital infrastructure within one of Ireland’s largest acute teaching hospitals

Application Details
• Reference: NRS14568
• Applications must be submitted by email only
• Email completed application form to: [email protected]
• Subject line: NRS14568 Deputy Engineering Officer
• Informal enquiries:
– Mr. Patrick Murphy, Engineering Officer
– Email: [email protected]
– Phone: 087 7585139