Building Manager

Cushman & Wakefield; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Dublin is seeking an experienced Building Manager to oversee day-to-day management of a prestigious commercial property. You will ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable operations while delivering an exceptional occupier and visitor experience.

Key focus areas include health and safety, building operations, stakeholder engagement, budget oversight, and sustainability initiatives, with strong emphasis on service standards and contractor management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial property, facilities, or building management.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience managing service contractors and supplier relationships.
• Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and expenditure.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• High level of IT proficiency, including property management and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead health, safety, fire safety, and risk management across the property.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate contractor compliance systems and risk assessments.
• Develop and maintain planned preventative maintenance programmes.
• Support planning and delivery of capital works and asset improvements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with tenants, clients, contractors, and service providers.
• Deliver a high-quality occupier and visitor experience.
• Manage annual service charge and operating budgets.
• Monitor expenditure and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Approve and process invoices; maintain financial records.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

Skills

Facilities management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

IT proficiency

Communication skills

Independent working

Education

Property/Facilities management qualification

Tools

Property management systems

Financial systems

Job description

Job Title

Building Manager

Job Description Summary

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Building Manager to oversee the day-to-day management of a prestigious commercial property. This is an exciting opportunity for a customer-focused real estate professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys building strong stakeholder relationships, and takes pride in delivering exceptional service standards. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the asset operates efficiently, safely, and sustainably while providing a best-in-class experience for occupiers, visitors, and clients.

Key Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Risk Management

• Lead all aspects of health, safety, fire safety, and risk management across the property.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Manage contractor compliance systems and risk assessments.
• Coordinate emergency response plans, evacuation procedures, and safety training.

Building Operations & Facilities Management

• Oversee all building services including maintenance, cleaning, security, waste management, and utilities.
• Manage contractor performance through service level agreements and key performance indicators.
• Develop and maintain planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes.
• Support the planning and delivery of capital works and asset improvement projects.

Occupier & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with tenants, clients, contractors, and service providers.
• Act as the primary point of contact for occupier requirements and operational matters.
• Promote tenant engagement initiatives and support community-building activities within the property.
• Deliver a high-quality occupier and visitor experience.

Financial Management

• Manage the annual service charge and operational budgets.
• Monitor expenditure and identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Approve and process invoices while ensuring accurate financial records are maintained.
• Support budget preparation, forecasting, and financial reporting activities.

Sustainability & ESG

• Support the implementation of sustainability initiatives and environmental objectives.
• Monitor utility consumption and environmental performance data.
• Engage with occupiers and service partners on sustainability best practices.
• Contribute to ESG and corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Reporting & Compliance

• Conduct regular property inspections and ensure issues are resolved promptly.
• Prepare operational reports and client updates.
• Maintain accurate records relating to compliance, maintenance, and building performance.

Experience & Skills

• Proven experience in commercial property, facilities, or building management.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience managing service contractors and supplier relationships.
• Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and expenditure.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• High level of IT proficiency, including property management and financial systems.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with wider teams.
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to service excellence.

Education & Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Property Management, Facilities Management, Real Estate, or a related discipline.
• Health & Safety qualification desirable (IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of current health, safety, and compliance regulations.
• Professional membership of a relevant industry body would be advantageous.

Cushman & Wakefield is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment, and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, you are invited to bring this to the Talent Acquisition Advisor’s attention once they have made contact.

INCO: Cushman & Wakefield