Construction Engineer

At Seagate Northern Ireland, we operate high-tech, high-volume nanoscale wafer fabrication facilities, housing state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment used in the cleanroom production of magnetic thin film heads. Our site is a cornerstone of innovation and precision engineering, and maintaining its infrastructure to the highest standards is essential to our continued success.

We are seeking a proactive and experienced engineer, to lead and develop a program for the maintenance, and continuous improvement of our factory's structural needs, space capacity, fabric and amenities. This role is vital to ensuring our site remains prepared, safe, efficient, and aligned with both internal operational standards and external regulatory requirements.

You will lead the development and execution of site-wide refurbishment and refresh programs, as well as manage small-to-medium scale construction projects. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in programme management, building services, contractor oversight, fire life safety systems, and compliance, along with a hands-on, solutions-focused approach.

About this role – Key Responsibilities:

•    Collaborate with professionals such as Contractors, Architects and Structural Engineers.

•    Ensure the factory's structural integrity, amenities, and fabric are maintained to a high standard.

•    Develop maintenance programs and schedules.

•    Work with the sustaining maintenance teams to ensure the upkeep of the various grounds, infrastructure and the fabric of the site

•    Responsible for Fire Life Safety systems for building protection

•    Lead minor construction, renovation, and infrastructure upgrade projects.

•    Project Management: On larger projects, liaise with contractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of works.

•    Monitor compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

•    Manage budgets and procurement for facilities-related services and materials.

•    Maintain accurate records of inspections, permits, and maintenance logs.

•    Support sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives across the site

•    Provide and support a team culture to Facilities Engineering

•    Proven experience in facilities management, building maintenance, or construction project management

•    Strong understanding of building systems, structural upkeep, and compliance standards

•    Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

•    Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure

•    Familiarity with contractor oversight and project delivery in an industrial or manufacturing setting.

•    Ability to create and present to senior management

•    Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role or programme management
AND / OR

•    Degree or equivalent qualification in Facilities, Estates, Construction or a related field  

•    Practical construction experience in areas such as new build, office retrofit, refurbishments or expansion projects 

•    Knowledge of building construction, building control, estate management

•    Proficiency in project management and delivering project quality and benefits

Desirable to also have:

•    Familiar with planning process and dealing with local or government bodies

•    Knowledge of UK building regulations and HSE standards

•    Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

•    Design capabilities

•    Experience and understanding of fire life safety systems

Please note that you must demonstrate on the application how you meet the criteria for the role as identified above. To facilitate shortlisting, the company reserves the right to apply enhanced criteria.

Completed applications should be submitted no later than midnight on 3rd December 2025 

This is a Full-Time position working 39 hours per week. 

This role does not meet the criteria set by the Home Office for sponsorship on a Skilled Worker Visa as such sponsorship of this visa cannot be offered.

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Seagate Technology is committed to equal opportunity in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community irrespective of sex, marital status, religious affiliation, age, disability or ethnic origin. The Company specifically welcomes applications from the protestant community who are currently underrepresented in this job category. All applications will be considered strictly on the basis of merit.

Springtown, Derry / Londonderry, Northern Ireland

Our Springtown site is Derry/Londonderry's largest manufacturer, we're proud that Seagate is a flexible and inclusive place to work. We have more than 1,400 employees spanning research and development, manufacturing, and many other functions.

Here at work, you can grab breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks at our subsidized on-site cafe. 

Looking for an active break from your workday? We've got you covered. Take a group or individual exercise class during lunch or after work at our on-site gym. 

Network with your colleagues through the Young Professionals Network, Women's Leadership Group, the Carers Café (for caregivers of individuals with disabilities), Volunteer in the community with our support Join our creative network, which includes a choir, foreign language classes and even a cookery class 

Join our Employee Resource Groups (ERG), a voluntary, employee-led community built on a shared diversity identity and/or an appreciation of that identity, open to ALL current employees at Seagate 

See list below of many of our Springtown Company Benefits:

•    Health – Private healthcare, for employees and dependents, Company sick pay and medical leave, Occupational healthcare service, Employee assistance programmes, Group income protection and On-site gym/ exercise classes / personal trainer.

•    Work Life Balance – Annual leave, Part-time working, Enhanced maternity pay, Enhanced paternity pay, Bereavement leave. Onsite gym

•    Finance – Pension – employer contributory scheme, Life assurance, Employee stock purchase plan, Competitive base pay, Company bonus scheme, Reward and recognition, Perks at work discount programmes, Pay for civil / jury duty.

•    Career – Degree / non degree assistance Externally accredited training and development opportunities, Service awards, LinkedIn learning, Learning & development programmes

Location: Springtown, United Kingdom

Travel: None