Gas Networks Ireland operates and maintains Ireland’s €3bn, 14,725km national gas network, which is considered one of the safest and most modern renewables-ready gas networks in the world.
Almost 725,000 Irish homes and businesses trust Ireland’s gas network to provide efficient and reliable energy to meet their heating, cooking, manufacturing and transport needs.
The gas network is the cornerstone of Ireland’s energy system, securely supplying more than 30% of Ireland’s total energy and over 40% of the country’s electricity generation.
Gas Networks Ireland is aiming to deliver a repurposed, resized and fully decarbonised gas network by 2045. Its “Pathway to a Net Zero Carbon Network” envisions transforming the existing gas network into two separate systems carrying 100% renewable gas, one dedicated to biomethane and the other to green hydrogen, with the potential to carry approximately 30% biomethane and 70% green hydrogen, as well as offering significant long term energy export opportunities.
Gas Networks is an organisation with a very strong legacy and a culture founded on pride in our purpose, to keep Irelands energy moving, and commitment to our vision, to be at the heart of Irelands energy future. Our organisational values demonstrate what is important across the organisation including building on our experience across our organisation to build towards our sustainable future, doing what's right for each other and for the people and communities that we serve and finally energised for the change of our future towards a renewable energy landscape. Throughout your career in Gas Networks Ireland, you will be part of an organisation that has a strong commitment to supporting and developing our workforce today and into the future. You will also have an opportunity to get involved in our ambitious iBelong programme ensuring a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for us all to thrive. Finally, our Time to Talk Mental Health programme and our wellbeing initiatives ensure we provide support across many areas as you work in our organisation.
The Role:
Reporting to the Facilities Manager, the Facilities Lead (North) will be responsible for delivering highly effective Facilities Services for GNI in Dublin and across the northern region.
The role will be responsible for managing both the GNI Commercial Buildings and Properties and onboarding when deemed appropriate, the management of non gas related services on operational sites across the northern region.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Manage the provision of all Facilities Management (FM) Services of Commercial Buildings and Properties assigned; Reception Services, Spatial Planning, Capital Project support, Cleaning, Catering, Postal Services and Building Maintenance.
* Manage the delivery of all operational activities planned, corrective, reactive and emergencies associated with the assigned properties, taking responsibility for their safe completion on time, within scope and within budget.
* Ensure delivery of FM services within annual OPEX budgets and support the various Price Control Submissions to CRU.
* Manage and direct third party contracts and resources to deliver FM services e.g. FM, Cleaning etc.
* Manage the day to day facilities issues and act as an escalation point, taking ownership of problems seeing them through to resolution.
* Carry out regular meetings with Senior Managers to discuss their current and future facilities and space requirements.
* Manage office move activities and support Future of Work / Agile Working policy.
* Develop and maintain strategic relationships and attend meetings with Stakeholders to ensure successful FM delivery. Promote a strong customer service culture and ensure that a high quality, responsive and effective service is provided to all customers.
* Ensure all company governance and compliance protocols are maintained.
* Support the Facilities Capital Projects team on the ongoing capital upgrades of buildings and system replacements.
* Manage & participate in business continuity, crisis management and disaster recovery planning.
* Manage FM in line with GNI (HSQ) Health, Safety and Quality requirements. Liaise with HSQ on risk assessments, audits, HAZCON’s, incident investigations etc. Ensure work is carried out in compliance with statutory and legislative requirements in respect of Health and safety, the environment, building and workplace regulations. Manage the appointment and training of Fire Wardens and First Aiders. Ensure Safe Systems of Work are issued and adhered to for all activities. Support Work Safe Home Safe.
* Work with the Facility Property Department on lease agreements, rent reviews and evaluations of Property. Build relationships and liaise with our Landlords
* Promote and encourage Sustainability, Energy and Environmental management.
* Mobilise and then deliver of non gas related services on Operational Sites.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
* Relevant Third level qualification in Engineering / Facilities Management or equivalent.
* A minimum of five years’ experience in Facilities Management.
* Fleet related experience an advantage
* Previous experience with initiating and maintaining strategic relationships both internally and externally, using strong influencing skills to achieve business goals
* Strong knowledge of best practice in Operations & Maintenance methodologies along with a deep knowledge of relevant statutory and health & Safety regulations.
* Lead both direct and third party resources (degree qualified) to optimise quality service delivery.
* Experience in Financial Budgeting and Contract Management
* Ability to work both independently and as a co-ordinated part of a team and strong ability to pursue issues to closure on own initiative
Applications, including current Curriculum Vitae, should be emailed to the following address stating the job title and reference number in the subject line of your email: recruit@gasnetworks.ie
The closing date for receipt of applications for this vacancy is the 19th of March 2025.
Please note that applications submitted after this closing date will not be accepted.
Gas Networks Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive place of work and have a robust strategy and framework called ibelong to enable this. We are an equal opportunity employer and through our recruitment process we welcome and encourage applications from interested and suitably qualified individuals regardless of gender, age, racial or ethnic origin, membership of the traveller community, religion or beliefs, family or civil status, sexual orientation/gender identity or disability.
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