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JOB VACANCY:
Head of Engineering - The Shannon Airport Group
We are a commercial state company and provide air transport and aviation services at Shannon Airport and its environs while also supporting the growing aviation cluster in the region. In addition, The Shannon Airport Group owns and manages a large commercial property portfolio of office blocks and a range of industrial, advanced manufacturing and aviation facilities in the region.
This role, based at Shannon Airport, will report to the Airport Director and lead the Airport engineering teams to deliver operational services, ensure compliance with regulations and manage the delivery of strategic capital and operational projects.
Role Purpose
The purpose of this role is to provide strategic and technical leadership to the Airport engineering services and facilities teams and to deliver successful outcomes both in operational service delivery and in the delivery of capital improvement projects and operational projects at the Airport.
The job holder will have an engineering background and experience in people leadership, project management and process improvement.
This is a critical leadership role for the Airport and we are now seeking someone to drive operational excellence in safety, delivery and cost management.
Areas of Responsibility
- Lead the Airport engineering services and facilities department to deliver operational and project success.
- Provide a hands-on leadership approach to getting things done.
- Develop and manage engineering project budgets working closely with finance colleagues for accurate financial planning, reporting and management of costs.
- Safe working environments and regulatory compliance are core responsibilities of the role.
- Ensure that all responsibilities within the scope of the role are carried out in compliance with aviation and safety regulations (e.g. EASA, IAA, ICAO).
- Continuous Improvement Planning and manage Opex and selected Capex projects aimed at enhancing airport infrastructure, operational efficiency and passenger experience.
- Coordinate project scope, budgeting, scheduling and risk management, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Collaborate with architects, designers, contractors and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
- Implement systems and processes for efficient data retrieval and ensure compliance with data security.
- Adhering to public procurement guidelines, ensuring compliance and competitive procedures are followed.
- Prepare and maintain documentation for regulatory audits and inspections.
- Cross functional collaboration is a key part of the role, for example working with IT, Finance and Operations colleagues on projects.
- Drive and promote a culture of project management excellence in the organisation
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
The candidate should have
- A minimum of a recognized qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering or a related field to bachelor’s degree level.
- At least 12 years of engineering experience with a minimum of 8 years in a team leadership or managerial role with demonstrated success in performance management and people development.
- Knowledge of aviation and airport environment would be an advantage.
- Must have experience of project management
- Skilled user of engineering software, project management tools (AutoCAD etc), MS Office and BIM System
- Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills Possess a high level of drive and energy and the ability to make things happen
Applications in the form of a cover letter and current CV (MS Word or pdf) should be sent to: recruitment@snnairportgroup.ie not later than 12 noon on Wednesday 25th June 2025.
* Candidates will be required to successfully complete an interview, Garda Vetting and enhanced background check in accordance with National Civil Aviation Security Programme (NCASP) requirements and pre-employment medical.
