Fire Prevention Engineer & Infrastructure Project Manager
(06.024 (2025))
Job Type
Permanent Full-Time
Location
Tallaght, County Dublin, Ireland
Job Details
Job Title:
Fire Prevention Engineer & Infrastructure Project Manager
Reference No: 06.024 (2025)
Directorate/Department: Infrastructure & Support Services Directorate
Report to: Head of Capital Planning & Delivery
Accountable to: Director Infrastructure and Support Services
OVERVIEW of the role:
This is a dual-purpose role designed for fire engineers looking to expand their expertise into project management and infrastructure delivery. The Fire Prevention Engineer & Infrastructure Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring the hospital’s compliance with fire safety regulations, developing and managing fire prevention systems, and overseeing infrastructure projects. This role combines fire safety expertise with project management, offering the opportunity to lead key hospital projects while ensuring the effective maintenance and upgrade of fire safety systems and infrastructure in line with national standards and best practices.
The Fire Safety & Building Compliance Co-ordinator
will be expected to
play a role in the development of the
Infrastructure & Support Services Directorate
, ensuring implementation of appropriate actions to achieve corporate and service delivery objectives.
Fire Safety:
Provide specialist advice, guidance, and training regarding fire safety and emergency preparedness, ensuring the development of an integrated fire safety governance system at TUH.
Develop, review, and implement fire safety policies, procedures, and guidelines in compliance with legislative requirements, national standards, and best practices.
Conduct fire risk assessments across the hospital, ensuring that any identified risks are mitigated or escalated through the local risk register.
Support line managers with department-specific risk assessments and fire safety planning.
Review, revise, and develop department-specific fire evacuation plans as required.
Ensure that fire emergency action plans and procedures are in place for firefighting and evacuation.
Lead and conduct annual fire drills and fire safety audits, providing accurate records and actionable recommendations to department managers.
Coordinate and manage fire evacuations, emergency responses, and communicate with emergency services during fire emergencies.
Investigate all fire incidents and near misses, determine causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Provide written reports to department managers and stakeholders.
Investigate fire alarm activations, working with Security and the Technical Services Department (TSD) to ensure preventative measures are in place.
Compile and present fire safety reports at the Hospital Health and Safety Forum on a quarterly basis.
Conduct routine inspections of hospital facilities to ensure fire safety standards are met.
Foster strong relationships with staff, offering guidance on fire safety and prevention at the department level.
Liaise with Dublin Fire Brigade and other local authorities regarding fire safety matters.
Keep the fire safety library page on the OH&S intranet site up to date.
Ensure the hospital remains compliant with evolving fire safety regulations.
Building Compliance:
Collaborate with hospital management to ensure fire safety is integrated into the hospital’s broader safety strategy.
Review and revise the Hospital Major Emergency Plan and Internal Emergency Plan to outline procedures for responding to emergencies such as fires, flooding, and chemical spills.
Offer fire safety expertise during the planning and design phases of new builds, refurbishments, or extensions to buildings on the TUH campus.
Audit and review fire escape routes and assembly points to ensure they are suitable and compliant.
Work closely with Technical Services to ensure compliance with life safety systems in accordance with legislative requirements, national standards, and best practices.
Lead a team responsible for approving and signing hot work permits and ensure compliance with hot work permit procedures.
Review and oversee the activities of contractor’s on-site, ensuring adherence to fire safety and compliance with building regulations.
Develop and implement policies and procedures related to contractor management, specifically from a fire safety perspective.
Provide input into method statements from a fire safety standpoint, ensuring safety protocols are followed during construction or renovation work.
Manage infrastructure projects, including planning, budgeting, and execution, ensuring hospital facilities meet both fire safety and broader operational needs.
Oversee the procurement and delivery of fire safety-related infrastructure improvements.
Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the successful integration of fire safety considerations into wider hospital infrastructure projects.
About Us
Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) is a model 4, voluntary, academic teaching hospital partnered with Trinity College and situated in south west Dublin. With a staff of over 4,000 people from 63 different countries, it provides both acute and tertiary care to an increasing population of circa 800,000 people and is a provider of local, regional and national specialties. It is also a National Urology Centre, the second largest provider of dialysis services in the country, Pelvic and Acetabulum National Centre and a designated Trauma Unit.
The Hospital is part of the newly established HSE Dublin & Midlands Region, which serves a population of over 1.2 million across seven counties, and operates under the governance of an independent Board of Directors who give their time on a voluntary basis. TUH is also supported by the Adelaide Health Foundation, the Meath Foundation and Tallaght University Hospital Foundation.
TUH recognises the role it plays in our community both as an employer and provider of healthcare and is committed to building a sustainable future for our region both now and into the future with a focus on patient outcomes.
The Hospital is ambitious, recognising that healthcare delivery is undergoing seismic change and will be different now and into the future, largely due to digital and technological advances along with research continuing to discover and test new treatment options. TUH wants to be a leader in determining that future. It is a “Hospital without Walls” always looking to optimise care both within and beyond in line with the Sláintecare vision of providing the right care, in the right place, at the right time whilst empowering our patients and staff.
TUH Vision and Values
The vision of the Hospital is “
People Caring for People to Live Better Lives”
through excellent health outcomes supported by evidenced based practice, positive patient and staff experience in an empowering and caring environment. A culture of innovation and quality improvement in everything we do.
Our
TUH CARE
values – for patients, their families, our community and staff are:
C
ollaborate – together and with our academic and care partners
A
chieve – our goals, positive outcomes and wellbeing
R
espect – for patients, each other and our environment
E
quity – for patients and staff
At TUH we view our staff as our most valuable asset and every member of the Team is valued equally. We recognise that a skilled, satisfied and motivated workforce is a prerequisite to high quality care.
A full overview of TUH is available on www.tuh.ie/about us
Qualifications & Experience
Candidate must have:
Education:
Qualification in Engineering, Health and Safety, Fire Safety Management or related field.
Experience:
Operational knowledge of Building Regulations, Fire Safety Design, Statutory Conformance, and Health, Safety, and Environmental Legislation.
Demonstrated expertise in fire prevention measures, fire mitigation strategies, and emergency response/evacuations.
Experience using IT systems and software packages, for evacuation, planning and fire safety management.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present and report effectively to a wide range of stakeholders.
Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with a keen attention to detail.
Desirable:
Managing capital building projects in regulated environments
Supervising multiple projects simultaneously which required undertaking negotiations, meeting deadlines, procurement and resource management and adherence to budgets.
Co-ordinating multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders across projects to ensure effective collaboration.
Having responsibility for regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and financial management within capital projects.
Minimum of 1 years Project Management experience.
Experience collaborating with architects, engineers, health and safety officers, line managers, and local authorities to ensure compliance with fire safety and building regulations.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines while working independently and as part of a team.
A background in project management, infrastructure planning, or facilities management, with an interest in broadening skills beyond fire safety.
We will provide training and sponsor external courses in project management to support professional development in this area.
Reward & Recognition
Remuneration in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales.
Grade VI or VII depending on qualification:
Grade VI- current student undertaking specified education course outlined
Grade VII-qualification and experience
The appointment is permanent and pensionable, subject to the probation period.
Annual leave entitlement based on grade, with the leave year running from 1st April to 31st March.
Normal working hours are 35 hours per week, worked over 5 days. However, contracted hours may be adjusted to meet the hospital’s needs, with shifts between 08:00 and 20:00hrs
Application process
Applications can be submitted online at
www.tuh.ie/careers
by completing the application form and attaching your CV. Candidates will receive an automated response acknowledging receipt of their application. If this automated reply is not received, candidates should notify the Human Resources Department before the closing date.
Informal Enquiries to: Ms Mair
é
ad Holland Flynn (Occupational Health and Safety Manager) Telephone 087 332 6946 or email mairead.hollandflynn@tuh.ie
Closing Date: Before close of business on: 4th July 2025
TUH Core Competencies:
Core Area
Competency
Level
Managing the service
Quality & Safety of Service
4
Managing the service
Delivery of Results
4
Managing Change
Problem Solving & Decision Making
4
Managing Change
Communications & Influencing
4
Managing Yourself
Team player
4
Managing Yourself
Planning and Organising
4
Managing People
People Management
3
Managing People
Leadership
3
Please go to
www.tuh/careers
for details of the core competencies
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
Age Restrictions In Relation To Applications
Age restriction shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new entrant
(within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004).
A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 65 years of age on the first day
of the month in which the latest date for receiving completed applications for the office occurs.
Health
A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Garda Vetting
Garda vetting is sought for all employees and prospective employees of Tallaght University Hospital. Given the specialised nature of the services provided, your appointment will be subject to satisfactory Garda vetting and re-vetting in circumstances where the Hospital deems it appropriate. The Hospital will then process the necessary documentation to endeavour to obtain the satisfactory Garda clearance for you. You are obliged to disclose previous and any criminal convictions acquitted during the course of your employment. Should the Hospital obtain information from the Garda vetting unit to indicate that your Garda clearance report is not satisfactory and / or if you have supplied the Hospital with false or misleading information in relation to your Garda clearance status, the Hospital reserves the right to withdraw or terminate the contract in accordance with Tallaght University Hospital Garda vetting policy.
Point on Salary Scale
New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, local authorities, health service and other public service bodies and statutory agencies.
Probation
The probationary
period may be extended at the Hospital’s discretion but will not in any case exceed 9 months. Confirmation of your appointment as a permanent member of staff is subject to the successful completion of the probation period. Termination of this agreement within the probationary period shall be at the discretion of the Hospital, in accordance with the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Act, 1973 - 2001
Termination of Employment
The employment may be terminated at any time by one months’ notice on either side except where circumstances are dictated by the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Act 1973/91. The Management’s right under this paragraph shall not be exercised save in circumstances where the Management is of the opinion that the holder of the office has failed to perform satisfactorily the duties of the post or has misconducted himself/herself in relation to the post or is otherwise unfit to hold the appointment.
Sick Leave
There is provision for sick pay at the Hospitals discretion, subject to the regulations and details found in the Staff Handbook/ Personnel Policy Manual, as per the Hospitals sick leave policy.
In the event of absence from work, you are required to contact your Manager/Supervisor within one hour of starting time on the first day of absence, while a Medical Certificate is required for any illness lasting in excess of two days. Failure to comply with the sick leave policy may result in a loss of pay for the period of absence and may also incur disciplinary action.
Information Technology & data
Make the most effective and efficient use of developments in information technology for both patient care and administrative support in a manner which integrates well with systems throughout the organisation.
Collect, interpret and present data and information on the Department’s activities, staffing and expenditure, as required.
Pension Arrangements and Retirement age
There are three superannuation schemes currently in operation for staff in Tallaght University Hospital:
(a) Voluntary Hospital Superannuation Scheme (Non-New Entrant)
(b) Voluntary Hospital Superannuation Scheme (New Entrant)
(c) Single Public Service Pension Scheme
Please read carefully the summary of the criteria for the three superannuation schemes below. This will assist you in identifying which scheme membership is applicable to your employment circumstances.
(a) If you have been continually employed in the public service prior to the 1st April 2004 and you have not had a break in service of more than 26 weeks, you will be included in the Voluntary Hospital Superannuation Scheme (Non-New Entrant) with a Minimum Retirement Age of 60 and a Maximum Retirement Age of 65.
(b) If you have been continually employed in the public service post the 1st April 2004 and you have not had a break in service of more than 26 weeks, you will be included in the Voluntary Hospital Superannuation Scheme (New Entrant) with a Minimum Retirement Age of 65. There is no Maximum Retirement Age.
(c) If you have commenced employment in the public service as a new entrant or you are a former public servant, returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks, you will be included in the Single Public Service Pension Scheme effective from the 1st January 2013 with a minimum retirement age of 66 (rising to 67 and 68 in line with state pension changes). The maximum retirement age under this scheme will be age 70.
Health & Safety
All employees must comply with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005.
Comply with relevant Health and Safety responsibilities as outlined in Hospital Polices, Protocols and Procedures relevant to your area.
Take reasonable care to protect your own safety, health and welfare and that of any other person who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work.
Hygiene / Infection prevention and control
All employees have responsibility for Hygiene awareness. Hygiene is defined as “The practice that serves to keep people and environments clean and prevent infection.”
All employees also have a responsibility under their terms of employment to prevent transmission of infection and to follow the hospital infection control policies and guidelines as outlined in the Infection Control Manual.
All employees must be aware that they work in an area where there is potential for transmission of infection.
All employees have a responsibility to follow hand hygiene guidelines as this is the single most important intervention to prevent the transmission of infection.
Quality, safety and risk management
Support the delivery of the Quality, Safety and Risk Management Programme, including the appropriate identification and management of risks and incidents throughout the hospital.
Data Management
Ensure compliance with the obligations required by the Data Protection Act 2018.
Confidentiality
You will be aware of the confidential nature of Hospital work and in particular, the right of patients to confidentiality. To this end, you will not discuss workings of the Hospital or its patients or disclose any information of a confidential nature except as required to do so in the course of your work. No records, documents or property of the Hospital may be removed from the premises of the Hospital without prior authorisation. You must return to the Hospital upon request and, in any event, upon the termination of your employment, all documents or other property of the Hospital which are in your possession or under your control.
Mandated and Designated Persons under Children First Act 2015
Schedule 2 of the Children First Act 2015 specifies the classes of persons defined as Mandated Persons for the purposes of the Act. This includes a range of disciplines that are employed by the hospital including all medical practitioners, registered nurses, physiotherapists, psychologists, social workers and others. This includes staff working in adult services. All mandated persons have two main legal obligations under the Children First Act 2015. Mandated persons, under the legislation are required to report any knowledge, belief or reasonable suspicion that a child has been harmed, is being harmed, or is at risk of being harmed. The Act defines harm as assault, ill-treatment, neglect or sexual abuse, and covers single and multiple instances. Mandated persons are also required to assist Tusla, if requested, in assessing a concern which has been the subject of a mandated report. Designated Officer are required to receive reports of suspected child abuse or neglect from any person who is of the opinion that (a) a child has been or is being assaulted, ill-treated, neglected or sexually abused, or (b) a child’s health, development or welfare has been or is being avoidably impaired or neglected. Full detailed list of mandated and designated staff together with details of their roles and responsibilities can be found on https://www.tusla.ie/children-first. It is the responsibility of all staff employed by TUH to be aware of their roles and responsibilities under the legislation and to complete mandatory Children First Training.