Engineering Manager

Collins McNicholas

  • Dublin
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Our client, a leading organisation in the port infrastructure industry, are seeking to hire an experienced Engineering Manager to join their dynamic and experienced team in Ringsend, Dublin. This is a critical leadership position within a heavy industrial, safety-critical environment, responsible for the management and development of a high-performing maintenance and engineering team across a busy port facility. This hands-on role is focused on ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient maintenance of all plant, equipment, and infrastructure. The successful candidate will bring a strong technical foundation from an Electrical, Mechanical or Fitter background, ideally with significant exposure to heavy plant or industrial operations.A key focus of the role is the development of people and processes, embedding a Lean Six Sigma approach to drive continuous improvement, operational excellence and equipment reliability.Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead with a strong safety-first mindset, promoting health, safety and environmental excellence across all engineering and maintenance activities.
  • Manage, coach, and develop a multi-skilled engineering and maintenance team, building strong internal capability.
  • Plan, oversee and optimise all preventative and reactive maintenance activities to minimise plant downtime and ensure operational continuity.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives, implementing Lean Six Sigma, 5S, and best-practice engineering standards.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, safety, HR, finance, and project teams to deliver effective engineering support.
  • Support capital projects, long-term asset strategy, contractor management, and plant upgrades.
  • Monitor and report on KPIs, maintenance performance, and ensure strict compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
  • Control engineering budgets, optimise resource allocation, and contribute to strategic planning.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
  • Proven engineering management experience in a heavy industrial or heavy plant environment, ideally unionised and safety-critical.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in a similar Engineering Management or Senior Maintenance leadership role.
  • A recognised qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or a Fitter trade background with demonstrated leadership progression.
  • Strong leadership, team development, and communication skills with a practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving.
  • Demonstrated experience in maintenance planning, asset management, and engineering compliance.
  • Practical understanding of engineering legislation and modern maintenance methodologies (e.g. RCM, TPM, CBM).
  • Proven track record in delivering capital projects and managing third-party contractors.
  • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.
  • Certification or practical experience with Lean Six Sigma, or a demonstrable track record in driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Benefits Include:
  • Competitive Salary
  • Pension - 5% company contribution
  • Opportunity for ongoing professional growth within a high-impact industrial setting
  • Leadership role within a strategic national infrastructure hub
If you would like more information on this role you can contact Gillian Nicholson(090) 6478104

Collins McNicholas