Building Systems Engineer

Purpose of the role

The BMS Engineer is responsible for delivery of maintenance, installation, and optimisation activities across all Building Management Systems. This role will ensure the effective integration of smart‑building technologies to enhance system performance and efficiency. The BMS Engineer plays a key part in maintaining the reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance of building control systems, supporting a safe, sustainable, and resilient building environment for all users.

The BMS Engineer is responsible for the specialist delivery of maintenance, installation, and optimisation activities across all Building and energy Management Systems (BEMS). The role ensures the effective integration and operation of smart building technologies to maximise system performance, energy efficiency, and resilience. The BMS Engineer plays a critical role in maintaining the reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance of building control systems, supporting a safe, sustainable, and high‑performing built environments for all occupants:

• liaise with stakeholders,
• report and deliver progress reports
• ensure adherence to relevant compliances and CHIs models of work
• support with the dept. administration.

The Estates and Facilities department provides several essential services to CHI and is responsible for managing, maintaining and developing the infrastructure and building fabric of the various CHI sites.

This role will be a trusted advisor to all CHI Facilities Management, and it requires someone who is a strong Leader, process driven with excellent organisational abilities. You should have extensive experience in Facilities Management as an electrician be customer focused and have a passion for excellence.

Essential Criteria

• Fully qualified with relevant experience, trade or certification and proven experience with a complex BMS.
• Experience maintaining and installing BMS systems in a estates, or similar environment.
• Demonstrable knowledge and hands-on experience with smart building systems (PMS/BMS, energy management, lighting controls, remote diagnostics).
• Relevant trade, engineering qualification, or demonstrated technical competency in BMS platforms.
• Computer, IT skills, including experience with digital work order systems, asset management tools, and basic networking as applied to smart building technologies.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a wider facilities/estates team, manage time effectively, and resolve problems in a critical environment.

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 27th May 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 – 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.

• July 8th, 2026
• August 10th, 2026
• September 7th, 2026