Posted 07 June, 2026
Airfield Technical Delivery Manager
Dublin Airport Authority
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 1387399330
Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance & Airfield Systems Assurance
Ensure all airfield electrical systems (including AGL and associated infrastructure) are maintained in full compliance with EASA, ICAO Annex 14, NSAI standards, and Aerodrome Manuals, supporting audits and regulatory assurance.
Maintenance Delivery & Operational Continuity
Lead the execution of planned, reactive, and emergency maintenance across airfield and landside electrical assets, ensuring safe, efficient, and uninterrupted 24/7 operations.
Work Planning, Resource & Performance Management
Optimise workforce planning, scheduling, and resource allocation in collaboration with technical and planning teams; drive productivity, performance monitoring, and operational efficiency across technician teams.
Leadership, People Management & Capability Development
Provide strong leadership to Technician Team Leads and the Electrical Systems Engineer; manage performance, attendance, and development while embedding a high-performance, accountable culture.
Health, Safety & Risk Management
Champion a proactive safety culture, ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety requirements, RAMS, and Safe Work Procedures; lead incident management, reporting, and continuous improvement.
Asset Management, Systems Monitoring & Data Integrity
Ensure effective use of CMMS (Maximo/MAS), SCADA, and monitoring systems to maintain accurate asset data, track performance, support decision-making, and ensure asset reliability.
Financial & Contractor Management
Manage electrical Opex budgets and oversee specialist contractors, ensuring delivery against contractual requirements, cost control, and value for money in maintenance services.
Stakeholder Collaboration, Projects & Operational Support
Work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders (IAA, ATC, engineering, project teams) to support operations, integrate new assets, contribute to projects, and provide technical expertise during normal and emergency scenarios (e.g., aircraft recovery, winter operations).
Qualifications
Qualifications & Experience
Knowledge & Skills
daa is an equal opportunities employer committed to celebrating diversity & inclusion and recognising the value that difference can bring, both for our business and for our people. We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experience. We ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all and offer reasonable accommodations to applicants at all stages of the selection process
Any offer of employment will be conditional on the successful candidate demonstrating and maintaining eligibility to work in Ireland. It is a condition of your employment with daa to achieve and maintain the necessary training and security standards required for your position at all times.
About Us
We're an airport industry leader with operations in four continents and over 3000 employees working together to ensure we deliver the best services for all our customers globally. We are a fast paced, energetic and diverse company. Offering careers that range from IT, Finance, Technical, Airport Operations to frontline security and customer focused roles and many more. Whether you are starting your career or looking for your next move, we have lots of great opportunities to choose from.
Regulatory Compliance & Airfield Systems Assurance
Ensure all airfield electrical systems (including AGL and associated infrastructure) are maintained in full compliance with EASA, ICAO Annex 14, NSAI standards, and Aerodrome Manuals, supporting audits and regulatory assurance.
Maintenance Delivery & Operational Continuity
Lead the execution of planned, reactive, and emergency maintenance across airfield and landside electrical assets, ensuring safe, efficient, and uninterrupted 24/7 operations.
Work Planning, Resource & Performance Management
Optimise workforce planning, scheduling, and resource allocation in collaboration with technical and planning teams; drive productivity, performance monitoring, and operational efficiency across technician teams.
Leadership, People Management & Capability Development
Provide strong leadership to Technician Team Leads and the Electrical Systems Engineer; manage performance, attendance, and development while embedding a high-performance, accountable culture.
Health, Safety & Risk Management
Champion a proactive safety culture, ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety requirements, RAMS, and Safe Work Procedures; lead incident management, reporting, and continuous improvement.
Asset Management, Systems Monitoring & Data Integrity
Ensure effective use of CMMS (Maximo/MAS), SCADA, and monitoring systems to maintain accurate asset data, track performance, support decision-making, and ensure asset reliability.
Financial & Contractor Management
Manage electrical Opex budgets and oversee specialist contractors, ensuring delivery against contractual requirements, cost control, and value for money in maintenance services.
Stakeholder Collaboration, Projects & Operational Support
Work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders (IAA, ATC, engineering, project teams) to support operations, integrate new assets, contribute to projects, and provide technical expertise during normal and emergency scenarios (e.g., aircraft recovery, winter operations).
Qualifications
Qualifications & Experience
- Engineering degree (or equivalent) with a strong background in electrical engineering and electrical systems management.
or - Hold a relevant electrical trade apprenticeship and appropriate trade courses and certificates and examinations.
- +6 years' experience working as a fully qualified electrician or electrical engineer within a complex operational environment.
- 2+ years experience acting in a Supervisor/Manager capacity
- Have a good knowledge of electrical systems design, operation, and maintenance.
- Competent in IT skills for the efficient operation of computerised maintenance-based recording systems and Microsoft office applications and similar IT systems and software.
- Experience with airfield electrical systems, including AGL series circuits (CCRs) or similar high-reliability electrical infrastructure desirable
- Working knowledge of PLC control systems and SCADA-based monitoring and control environments desirable
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong commitment to health & safety, with the ability to work safely and effectively under pressure in a safety-critical environment
- Effective communication skills, particularly in coordination with operational stakeholders such as Air Traffic Control
- Ability to safely use electrical, hand, and power tools with relevant practical experience
- Technically adaptable, with the ability to learn and adopt new systems and technologies
- High levels of initiative, problem-solving ability, and resourcefulness to deliver work efficiently
- Full clean drivers license
daa is an equal opportunities employer committed to celebrating diversity & inclusion and recognising the value that difference can bring, both for our business and for our people. We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experience. We ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all and offer reasonable accommodations to applicants at all stages of the selection process
Any offer of employment will be conditional on the successful candidate demonstrating and maintaining eligibility to work in Ireland. It is a condition of your employment with daa to achieve and maintain the necessary training and security standards required for your position at all times.
About Us
We're an airport industry leader with operations in four continents and over 3000 employees working together to ensure we deliver the best services for all our customers globally. We are a fast paced, energetic and diverse company. Offering careers that range from IT, Finance, Technical, Airport Operations to frontline security and customer focused roles and many more. Whether you are starting your career or looking for your next move, we have lots of great opportunities to choose from.
