Researcher in Mechanical Engineering

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Mechanical and Electrical Engineer
With over 18,000 students and 2,000 members of staff, the University of Limerick (UL) is an energetic, research led and enterprising institution with a proud record in innovation and excellence in education, research and scholarship. The dynamic, entrepreneurial and pioneering values which drive UL’s mission and strategy ensure that we capitalise on local, national and international engagement and connectivity. We are renowned for providing an outstanding student experience and conducting leading-edge research. Our commitment is to make a difference by shaping the future through educating and empowering our students.
With the River Shannon as a unifying focal point, UL is situated on a superb riverside campus of over 130 hectares. Outstanding recreational, cultural and sporting facilities further enhance the campus’s exceptional learning and research environment.

Job Synopsis
The University of Limerick is seeking a skilled Mechanical & Electrical Services Engineer to join its Technical Services Division of the Buildings & Estates Department. This role is essential in ensuring the effective operation, maintenance, and ongoing development of campus mechanical and electrical (M&E) systems.
Working within a live campus environment, the successful candidate will play a key role in the planned preventative maintenance (PPM) of critical building services while also providing technical support for both small and major capital projects. The successful candidate will collaborate with internal teams, external consultants, and specialist contractors to ensure high standards of safety, compliance, and efficiency across the University's infrastructure.
The total number of staff in the Technical Services Division of the Buildings & Estates Department exceeds 30 full-time dedicated mechanical & electrical staff. This is supplemented by various administration staff within the department, by external consultants and external specialist contractors (fire alarm, lifts, etc.) As support for the Technical Services Engineer, the Mechanical and Electrical Engineer will play a role in directing/managing these resources.
The Mechanical and Electrical Services Engineer shall assist the Technical Services Engineer with ongoing work in the following areas, as assigned to them from time to time.

Applications are invited for the following position:

Office of the Chief Commercial Officer

Buildings & Estates Department

Mechanical and Electrical Engineer - Permanent

Salary Scale: €59,830 - €85,064 p.a.

Informal enquiries regarding the post may be directed to:
Mr Eric Crowe
Technical Services Engineer
Buildings & Estates Department
University of Limerick
Email: eric.crowe@ul.ie

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 16th May 2025
Applications must be completed online before 12 noon, Irish Standard Time on the closing date.

Please email erecruitment@ul.ie if you experience any difficulties

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Please note your application must include:
A letter of introduction indicating how you meet the criteria outlined in the Job description.
A completed online Application Form (separate application forms must be submitted for each post applied for).

Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates.
The University of Limerick holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing equality in higher education. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to selection on merit welcoming applicants from all sections of the community. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.

Pension Abatement
If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee’s re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012.
Please note: In applying for this position you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/Office/Body will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position.
Contact Person :         Competition Type :    Staff
Contact Email :         Job ID :    075308
Contact Number :         Close Date :    16-May-2025 12:00
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