Senior Technical Project Manager
(Chief Assistant Technical Services Officer – CATSO)

Contract Type: Temporary 12 months

Locations: Dublin 18

Role Purpose

The Senior Technical Project Manager will deliver professional technical, estates, and project management services across acute and non-acute healthcare settings, overseeing the planning and execution of major and minor capital projects, ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly, on time, and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of major and minor capital works, from project brief to handover, ensuring compliance statutory requirements.
• Develop project briefs and coordinate design teams, consultants, contractors, and procurement processes.
• Manage programmes, budgets, cost control, risk, and change to ensure timely, cost‑effective delivery.
• Oversee maintenance programmes and support estate management, asset registers, and efficient utilisation of healthcare facilities.
• Provide technical advice on design standards, lifecycle costs, commissioning, and transition into new or refurbished facilities.
• Act as senior project lead, supervising staff and contractors and liaising with senior management and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and present reports to senior leadership and project boards.
• Promote sustainability, energy efficiency, health & safety, infection control, and effective risk governance in line with policies.

Essential Requirements

Qualifications

Candidates must hold one of the following:

• QQI Level 8 (or higher) qualification in Architecture, Engineering, or Surveying, accredited by:
• RIAI / Engineers Ireland / SCSI / RICS
  OR
• Full professional membership of one of the above bodies
  OR
• An equivalent recognised qualification

Experience

• Minimum 7 years’ relevant experience in:
• Planning, design, project management, or construction of buildings
• Mechanical, electrical, or building services in complex environments
• Proven experience managing capital projects in a regulated or public sector environment.
• Experience working in healthcare, residential care, or disability services is highly desirable.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical and construction knowledge across building and building services.
• Excellent project management, budgeting, and programme control skills.
• Knowledge of healthcare standards, HIQA, Building Regulations, Fire Safety, and Health & Safety legislation.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a complex environment.
• Commitment to quality service delivery and continuous improvement.

Additional Information

• Travel between sites is required (access to transport essential).
• Appointment is subject to health, character, and eligibility requirements.
• equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion.