Facilities Engineer:Building /Estates

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Location: Derry/Londonderry, GB

Job ID: 12545

About our group:

At Seagate Northern Ireland, we operate high-tech, high-volume nanoscale wafer fabrication facilities, housing state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment used in the cleanroom production of magnetic thin film heads. Our site is a cornerstone of innovation and precision engineering, and maintaining its infrastructure to the highest standards is essential to our continued success.

About the role - you will:

We are seeking a proactive and, to lead and develop a program for the maintenance, and continuous improvement of our factory's structural needs, space capacity, fabric and amenities. This role is vital to ensuring our site remains prepared, safe, efficient, and aligned with both internal operational standards and external regulatory requirements.

You will lead the development and execution of site-wide refurbishment and refresh programs, as well as manage small-to-medium scale construction projects. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in programme management, building services, contractor oversight, fire life safety systems, and compliance, along with a hands on, solutions-focused approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with professionals such as Contractors, Architects and Structural Engineers.
• Ensure the factory's structural integrity, amenities, and fabric are maintained to a high standard.
• Develop maintenance programs and schedules.
• Work with the sustaining maintenance teams to ensure the upkeep of the various grounds, infrastructure and the fabric of the site.
• Responsible for Fire Life Safety systems for building protection.
• Lead minor construction, renovation, and infrastructure upgrade projects.
• Project Management: On larger projects, liaise with contractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of works.
• Monitor compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Manage budgets and procurement for facilities-related services and materials.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, permits, and maintenance logs.
• Support sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives across the site.

About you:

• Provide and support a team culture to Facilities Engineering.
• Proven experience in facilities management, building maintenance, or construction project management.
• Strong understanding of building systems, structural upkeep, and compliance standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• Familiarity with contractor oversight and project delivery in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Ability to create and present to senior management.

Your experience includes:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Facilities, Estates, Construction or a related field AND / OR Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role or programme management.
• Practical construction experience in areas such as new build, office, refurbishments or expansion projects.
• Knowledge of building construction, building control, estate management.
• Proficiency in project management and delivering project quality and benefits.

Desirable to also have:

• Familiar with planning process and dealing with local or government bodies.
• Knowledge of UK building regulations and HSE standards.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Design capabilities.
• Experience and understanding of fire life safety systems.

Completed applications should be submitted no later than midnight on Sunday, 19th October 2025.

This is a Full Time position working 39 hours per week.

This role does not meet the criteria set by the Home Office for sponsorship on a Skilled Worker Visa as such sponsorship of this visa cannot be offered.

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Location:

Springtown, Derry / Londonderry, Northern Ireland

Our Springtown site is Derry/Londonderry's largest manufacturer, we're proud that Seagate is a flexible and inclusive place to work. We have more than 1,400 employees spanning research and development, manufacturing, and many other functions.

Here at work, you can grab breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks at our subsidised on site cafe.

Looking for an active break from your workday? We've got you covered. Take a group or individual exercise class during lunch or after work at our on site gym.

Network with your colleagues through the Young Professionals Network, Women's Leadership Group, the Carers Café (for caregivers of individuals with disabilities), Volunteer in the community with our support! Join our creative network, which includes a choir, foreign language classes and even a cookery class!

Join our Employee Resource Groups (ERG), a voluntary, employee led community built on a shared diversity identity and/or an appreciation of that identity, open to ALL current employees at Seagate!

Benefits:

• Health - Private healthcare, for employees and dependents; Company sick pay and medical leave; Occupational healthcare service; Employee assistance programmes; Group income protection; On site gym/exercise classes/personal trainer.
• Work Life Balance - Annual leave; Part time working; Enhanced maternity pay; Enhanced paternity pay; Bereavement leave; On site gym.
• Finance - Pension - employer contributory scheme; Life assurance; Employee stock purchase plan; Competitive base pay; Company bonus scheme; Reward and recognition; Perks at work discount programmes; Pay for civil / jury duty.
• Career - Degree / non degree assistance; Externally accredited training and development opportunities; Service awards; LinkedIn learning; Learning & development programmes.

About Us

With more than four decades of storage innovation, Seagate empowers humanity to thrive in the data age and helps people and businesses navigate the ever expanding data landscape.

We craft precision engineered, cutting edge solutions that help the world store and manage exponential data growth.

Seagate is powered by our talented and passionate workforce of 29,000 employees across the globe who embody our core values: integrity, innovation, and inclusion. Striving towards excellence every single day, we show up with these values for our customers, business partners, shareholders, and communities alike.

Join us and get inspired to make a difference in the datasphere!

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