Technical Account Director - Engineering (Multi-Site)

Technical Account Director - Engineering (Multi-Site)

Location: Ireland (Hybrid / On-site as required)

Role Overview

My client is seeking a highly qualified Technical Account Director to oversee a significant and complex multi-site engineering contract across Ireland. This senior, client-facing position requires a mechanically or electrically certified professional with solid commercial acumen and a demonstrated track record in managing engineering teams, regulatory compliance, and capital projects within facilities management or engineering services settings.

The appointed candidate will serve as the technical authority for the account, upholding exemplary standards of service delivery, ensuring statutory compliance, managing project execution, and maintaining excellent client relations.

Key Responsibilities Account & Client Leadership

• Act as the senior technical lead and key point of contact for the client
• Provide regular client reporting on KPIs, SLAs, compliance, and performance
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through transparent communication and delivery excellence

Engineering & Compliance

• Lead and support multi-disciplinary engineering teams across multiple sites
• Ensure full compliance with statutory maintenance, PPM schedules, and regulatory requirements
• Oversee engineering audits, asset condition reviews, and lifecycle planning
• Support mobilisation, asset validation, CAFM / CMMS integration, and ongoing optimisation

Projects & Commercial Management

• Oversee engineering projects and remedial works from scope through delivery
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and commercial performance of the contract
• Support CapEx planning, tendering, contractor management, and cost control
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget

Governance & Performance

• Monitor and drive KPI performance, continuous improvement, and innovation
• Ensure HSEQ standards are met and embedded across the account
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and development for engineering and technical teams

The ideal candidate will have the following: Essential

• Mechanically or electrically qualified (trade, diploma, or degree level)
• Strong background in engineering-led FM or technical services
• Experience managing large, multi-site engineering contracts
• Proven ability to lead engineering teams and manage compliance
• Strong commercial and financial awareness (budgets, forecasting, reporting)
• Confident communicator with senior clients and internal stakeholders

Desirable

• Experience working within regulated or public sector environments
• CAFM / CMMS implementation or optimisation experience
• Project management experience (CapEx and lifecycle works)
• IOSH / H&S qualification

Due to the urgency of this vacancy, our client is not able to consider anyone at this time without the appropriate work permits, visas, or sponsorship already in place. Therefore, we are unable to consider candidates who do not have full authorisation to work in Ireland. Applications submitted without the necessary visa in place will not be considered.