Role: Building Services Lead
Salary: €65, - €70, + Company Car and bonus
Location: Donabate
We are seeking an experienced Leader to join our Building Services function in Ireland. As our next Building Services Lead, you will provide management and scheduling of the day to day activities of the function within the operations department.
With a background in construction/planning-related industry, you will be confident working alongside project and commercial teams. You’ll be a strong people manager, with the ability to inspire others to achieve results.
Please note, a valid Driving license is essential for this role.
Role Responsibilities:
1. In conjunction with the Head of Operations, develop a strategic plan which will enable the Ireland business unit to match or exceed the best performing business units in the Group
2. Ensure the Commercial teams are effectively trained in the techniques to maximise Building Services income
3. Provide direction to the Building Services General operatives, contractors & suppliers - to ensure BS equipment is available in line with commercial demand
4. Schedule the installation of the Building Services items to ensure that they are installed as per the building installation programme and budget and working inline with the project delivery teams
5. Develop deep relationships with key suppliers ensuring we are receiving the best commercial rates and support as possible
6. Carry out site inspections, supplier and contractor site visits to ensure Portakabin are carrying out works to the highest quality standard
As a Operations Supervisor you will have:
7. Experience in a related industry (eg. Construction/ Space planning/ M&E Fitouts/ Interior Fitouts/ Construction builds)
8. Excellent organisational skills and ability to work effectively and efficiently
9. Proven experience of planning and estimating projects
10. Team leadership experience
For a full list or responsibilities and criteria, please view our role profile
Why Portakabin?
As innovators in the science of building, we provide modular buildings for hire and sale, as well as supplying refurbished buildings and construction site accommodation. We deliver building solutions for organisations of any size, in sectors ranging from manufacturing, education and health to transport, utilities and construction.
Portakabin now employs more than 2, people across ten European countries.
You will receive:
11. 25 days annual leave plus the option to buy 5 days of annual leave
12. Company car
13. Working flexibly principles
14. Contributory pension
15. Annual bonus
16. Employee Benefits Program (Discounts at s of shops, gyms, restaurants and even holidays!)
As a Portakabin Employee, you will also be able to access a range of dedicated health and wellbeing services, a chance to give back to your community with an annual volunteering day off, and fully funded professional qualifications! There is also a great opportunity for career progression within Portakabin.
What’s next?
We aim to respond to all applications within 7 working days. We are conducting interviews during, or before, the week commencing Monday 5th August. Interviews for this role will be in person at our office in Donabate.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Portakabin is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective colleagues. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives and hire great people to build talented and diverse teams.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the application, recruitment, and onboarding processes for candidates that require additional support and/or adjustments to be made. If you are having any difficulty applying, please contact our recruitment team on