Engineering
About Trinity: Trinity is Ireland’s leading university and is ranked 87th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Trinity College Dublin- an introduction Post Summary: The role will play a key part in the planning and delivery of the University’s annual Maintenance Investment Programme (MIP) and the University is seeking to appoint a Project Lead to assist in the delivery of a range of MIP projects including infrastructural renewal, mechanical and electrical upgrades of plant and equipment, elemental replacement and minor improvement projects. The successful candidate will perform project management duties on projects that form part of the overall programme. Post status: Permanent Hours of Post: 35 hours per week Salary: This appointment will be made on the Administrative 1 (Points 1-6), Salary Scale (€69,545 - €110,118 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie) How to apply: In order to assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (2x A4 page) that specifically address the following points in their application:
- Experience of managing and delivering building refurbishment projects and projects generally. Applicants should clearly address this experience and how they obtained their knowledge in their application letter.
- An understanding of the development of a design for a project. The applicant should give examples of their involvement in such a development, particularly regarding scope of work, stakeholder relations and communications.
- Preparation of tender documentation, understanding of procurement and cost control for a project.
- Experience of working on a site, the management structure, managing Health and Safety, Fire compartmentation, understanding of Protected Structures or Heritage buildings, how you obtained the knowledge.
- Illustrate, through past example, their ability to work on their own initiative and resolve problems.
Applicants who do not address the application requirements above in their cover letter will not be considered at the short list stage. Applications must be submitted by the closing date specified through eRecruitment. Any Applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Please see the Job Description below for this position. Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Mr. John Kelly, Head of Engineering & Maintenance Management at E: kellyj94@tcd.ie Application queries about this post, please email Katie Doran, Recruitment Partner at E:recruit@tcd.ie and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading. At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those whom have been displaced due to war. Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.