Energy Manager (Facilities & Utilities)

AF84467
  • €75,000 - 90,000
  • Cork, Republic of Ireland
  • Full Time

Energy Manager (Facilities & Utilities)

About Your New Employer

  • Join a leading manufacturing site in Cork, focused on innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
  • Be part of a highly regulated and fast-paced environment, supporting GMP manufacturing operations and driving energy efficiency.
  • Work in a culture that values collaboration, strategic development, and personal growth, while supporting the latest in technology and compliance standards.

About Your New Job

  • As the Facilities, Utilities & Energy Manager, you will lead all facilities, utilities, and energy management activities for the site.
  • You will ensure effective operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the site's utilities, driving compliance and operational excellence.
  • You will head up the site’s Energy Management Programme, align with ISO 50001 standards, and support all GMP manufacturing operations.
  • You will develop and monitor KPIs, manage budgets, and carry out projects to improve reliability, operational efficiency, and cost reduction.
  • Acting as Business Continuity Coordinator, you will represent the site globally and promote energy awareness within the organisation.

What Skills You Need

  • Third-level qualification in engineering, facilities management, energy management, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience (ideally in the pharmaceutical sector).
  • 7+ years’ experience in facilities, utilities, energy management, or engineering in a manufacturing/regulated environment.
  • Leadership experience managing teams (ideally in a matrixed environment) and driving cross-functional initiatives.
  • In-depth knowledge of preventive maintenance programmes, utility systems, energy efficiency, ISO 50001, GMP, and EHS.
  • Demonstrated excellence in budget management, KPI tracking, and strategic operational improvements.
  • Strong IT skills with advanced use of CMMS, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
  • Opportunity to set strategic direction, make a site-wide impact, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Access to ongoing development and training, and the chance to join a site with excellent reputation and career growth pathways.

What's Next

Apply now by clicking the “Apply Now” button, email afitzpatrick@sigmar.ie or call +353 21 4847136 for more details. If this role isn’t quite the right fit but you're looking for something similar, please get in touch. We have other permanent, temporary, and contract opportunities available.

Alan Fitzpatrick Executive Recruitment Consultant, Life Sciences & Engineering

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