Facilities Manager

PM Group is an employee owned, international project delivery firm with a team of 4,000+ people. We are world leaders in the pharma, food, medtech and mission critical sectors. From our network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US, we work with the world's leading organisations. We are focused on growing a sustainable business centred around our people, our clients and trade partners.

PM Group now has an opportunity for a Facilities Manager with one of our top medical device clients based in the Kilkenny region.

The Facilities Manager will lead the management, maintenance, and continuous improvement of site facilities, utilities, and building services. The successful manager will ensure the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of site infrastructure while supporting operational and capital project objectives.

Location: Kilkenny

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation and maintenance of site facilities, utilities, and building services.
• Lead a team of facilities engineers, technicians, and specialist contractors.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, EHS, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programmes.
• Manage facilities-related budgets, contracts, and service providers.
• Drive energy efficiency, sustainability, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Support facility upgrades, equipment installations, and capital projects.
• Ensure utilities systems (HVAC, compressed air, chilled water, steam, power, water systems, etc.) operate reliably and efficiently.
• Lead risk assessments, audits, inspections, and continuous improvement activities.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and EHS teams to support site operations.
• Support EHS personnel to ensure that all regulations pertaining to environmental health and safety are followed and supported.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Building Services, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience in a Facilities Management leadership role within pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of building services, utilities, maintenance systems, and contractor management.
• Experience managing budgets, service contracts, and capital projects.
• Strong understanding of GMP, Health & Safety, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.

Why PM Group?

As an employee-owned company, we are inclusive, committed and driven. Corporate

Responsibility and Sustainability are the heart of our new 2025 business strategy. Please visit our PM Group website to read more in our Corporate Responsibility & Health and Safety Report 2021.

Inclusion and Diversity are core to our culture and values. Wherever we work, we commit to a culture of mutual respect and belonging by building a truly inclusive workplace rich in diverse people, talents and ideas. Valuing the contributions of all our people and respecting individual differences will sustain our growth into the future.

PM Group is committed to ensuring our hiring process is fair and accessible to all and will provide candidates with disabilities with reasonable accommodations required to participate in the recruitment process. If you require any assistance in this regard, please let us know.

All correspondences are treated in the strictest confidence.