Building Manager

Sodexo Ireland; Leinster; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo Ireland is seeking a hands-on Building Manager for a busy depot in Portlaoise. You will oversee day-to-day operations, coordinate facilities, and work with staff, contractors and senior stakeholders to keep the site running smoothly.

The successful candidate will have facilities, property or building support experience, strong organisational and communication skills, and a proactive, solution‑focused approach to resolving issues while maintaining high standards.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have previous experience in a facilities, property, reception or building support role.
• Hands-on experience managing day-to-day building operations.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to build positive working relationships with staff, contractors and senior stakeholders.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach to facilities issues.
• The confidence to act as a trusted point of contact and take ownership of issues through to resolution.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Equivalent relevant work experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for staff and contractors regarding building and facilities issues.
• Proactively log and manage facilities tickets, ensuring issues are followed up and resolved promptly.
• Manage the building management mailbox and respond to queries in a timely manner.
• Support investigations and follow-up of facilities-related health and safety incidents.
• Coordinate access and inductions for contractors, service providers and new starters.
• Arrange workspace, hot desks, accommodation and meeting facilities for staff and visitors.
• Set up conference rooms and ensure AV equipment is operational.
• Coordinate deliveries, daily post, outgoing mail and franking.
• Manage waste processes and ensure communal areas remain clean, clear and well maintained.
• Conduct daily visual checks of fire safety systems.
• Ensure the building, tea stations and general facilities are maintained to a high standard.
• Arrange hospitality for business meetings.
• Manage stationery, PPE and consumable stock, including reordering when required.
• Maintain strong relationships with staff, senior managers, contractors and other stakeholders.

Skills

Facilities experience

Property experience

Reception experience

Building support

Hands-on

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Proactive problem-solving

Attention to detail

Job description

Application Details

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Job Description

Building Manager

Location: Port Loais, Republic of Ireland

Salary: € 38,295 per annum

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Building Manager to oversee the day-to-day operation and smooth running of a busy depot in Portlaoise. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with experience in facilities, property, reception or building support, who is confident managing a wide range of facilities requirements and building strong relationships with staff, contractors and senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the main point of contact for staff and contractors regarding building and facilities issues.

Proactively log and manage facilities tickets, ensuring issues are followed up and resolved promptly.

Manage the building management mailbox and respond to queries in a timely manner.

Support investigations and follow-up of facilities-related health and safety incidents.

Coordinate access and inductions for contractors, service providers and new starters.

Arrange workspace, hot desks, accommodation and meeting facilities for staff and visitors.

Set up conference rooms and ensure AV equipment is operational.

Coordinate deliveries, daily post, outgoing mail and franking.

Manage waste processes and ensure communal areas remain clean, clear and well maintained.

Conduct daily visual checks of fire safety systems.

Ensure the building, tea stations and general facilities are maintained to a high standard.

Arrange hospitality for business meetings.

Manage stationery, PPE and consumable stock, including reordering when required.

Maintain strong relationships with staff, senior managers, contractors and other stakeholders.

About You

The successful candidate will have: Previous experience in a facilities, property, reception or building support role. Hands-on experience managing day-to-day building operations. Strong organisational and communication skills. The ability to build positive working relationships with staff, contractors and senior stakeholders. A proactive, solution-focused approach to facilities issues. The confidence to act as a trusted point of contact and take ownership of issues through to resolution. Good attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Equivalent relevant work experience is essential.

• Sector: professional, scientific and technical activities

Career Level

• Not Required