Contracts Manager - DUBLIN

VANRATH; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension Plan

Wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual healthcare

Job summary

VANRATH seeks a dynamic Contracts Manager to lead Dublin’s strategic facilities management operations in a landmark higher‑education environment. You will oversee integrated FM services, ensuring contractual and statutory compliance while managing multidisciplinary teams and outsourced partners.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage budgets and KPIs, and maintain strong client relationships through regular reviews and reporting.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing large-scale Facilities Management contracts, particularly PPP/PFI environments (preferred).
• Strong leadership skills in managing multidisciplinary teams and outsourced service providers.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and client-facing skills.
• Demonstrable experience in budget management, contractual KPIs, and performance improvement.
• Full understanding of safety, compliance, and risk management requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the effective delivery of integrated facilities management services across the project, ensuring contractual and statutory compliance.
• Manage and develop a multidisciplinary team, including managers, technicians, and service partners.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, presenting innovative solutions to enhance service delivery.
• Oversee asset lifecycle management and coordinate emergency response and incident management procedures.
• Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships through regular reviews and reporting.

Skills

Facilities Management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Job description

Leading facilities management provider is renowned for delivering world‑class services across diverse sectors, including education, healthcare, and government. Now, they are seeking a dynamic Contracts Manager to lead their strategic Dublin operation, ensuring seamless delivery of critical services within a landmark higher‑education environment.

Salary/Benefits

• Competitive salary between €65,000 - €75,000 per annum
• Bonus and additional benefits including a Pension Plan, Wellbeing support, Employee Assistance Programme, and virtual healthcare services
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

About your next employer

This global leader in facilities management operates across numerous sectors with innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and client satisfaction. Their Dublin team manages large-scale, high‑profile contracts, fostering a culture of excellence, safety, and continuous improvement in a collaborative environment.

About you

• Significant experience managing large-scale Facilities Management contracts, particularly PPP/PFI environments (preferred)
• Strong operational knowledge of Hard FM and Soft FM services, including HVAC, electrical, fire safety, and energy management
• Proven leadership skills in managing multidisciplinary teams and outsourced service providers
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and client-facing skills
• Demonstrable experience in budget management, contractual KPIs, and performance improvement
• Full understanding of safety, compliance, and risk management requirements

What you'll do

• Lead the effective delivery of integrated facilities management services across the project, ensuring contractual and statutory compliance
• Manage and develop a multidisciplinary team, including managers, technicians, and service partners
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, presenting innovative solutions to enhance service delivery
• Oversee asset lifecycle management and coordinate emergency response and incident management procedures
• Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships through regular reviews and reporting

VANRATH acts as an agency and employment business for permanent recruitment and the supply of temporary workers. Successful applicants may be required to satisfactorily complete pre‑employment checks, including references and right-to-work checks, in line with the client or agency's recruitment policy.