Building Systems Manager

Purpose of the role

The Building Systems Manager will be responsible for the management, optimisation, and integration of key operational systems across a digitally enabled hospital estate. This includes CAFM systems, API-driven platforms supporting real-time monitoring, automation, compliance, and performance reporting working alongside the BMS Engineer.

A core responsibility of the role is to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and governance of building and asset data across all systems, recognising this as critical to operational efficiency, compliance assurance, and informed decision-making.

The role will look to ensure that systems are fully integrated, data-driven, and aligned to support efficient hospital operations, statutory compliance, and service delivery performance through continuity of service.

Essential Criteria

• A relevant degree level 7 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), or substantial demonstrable operational experience in a comparable role
• Hands on operational FM experience managing CAFM systems in a healthcare or complex estate environment
• Understanding of BMS systems and building services
• Understanding of Common Data Environments and data management
• Experience with system integrations and API-based platforms
• Knowledge of maintenance management processes (reactive and PPM)
• Experience in compliance and statutory maintenance tracking
• Demonstrate evidence of operational CAFM system development, compliance management and strict data governance, principles and experience implementing control processes to maintain a “single source of truth”
• Experience supporting and responding to internal and external audits, with the ability to extract, validate, and present system data clearly
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret system data, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives with the use of system tools and dashboards.

How to apply and informal enquiries

Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met.

The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.

* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV’s will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.

The closing date for submissions of CV’s and cover letter is 15th July 2026 by 5 pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’.

Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.

For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Peadar Hanlon at Peadar.hanlon@childrenshealthireland.ie

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist – Taurai Machuwe at Taurai.machuwe@childrenshealthireland.ie

PLEASE NOTE:

CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees, CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.

It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.

Below, you’ll find the list of commencement dates for 2026 for your information.

• September 7th, 2026
• October 5th, 2026
• November 9th, 2026