Facilities Manager

Sodexo Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sodexo benefits

Job summary

Sodexo Ireland is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager for Grangegorman, Dublin 7. The role oversees on-site hard and soft FM services, delivering safe, compliant service and driving continuous improvement.

You will manage the site team, contractors, maintenance programmes and client requirements, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to specification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in facilities management.
• Experience leading on-site teams (FM) and coordinating contractors.
• Experience managing hard and soft FM services.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery of hard and soft FM services.
• Lead and develop the on-site service delivery team.
• Oversee planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and lifecycle programmes.
• Coordinate reactive works to meet client requirements.
• Scope and verify minor works and manage safety systems.

Skills

People leadership

Commercial awareness

Customer service

Communication skills

Budget management

FM knowledge

MS Office

Education

No qualification required

Job description

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Application Details

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Job Description

Location: Dublin 7, Ireland
Salary: €50,000 plus Sodexo benefits
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

Sodexo is looking for an experienced Facilities Manager to join our team in Grangegorman.This is a hands‑on, client‑facing role responsible for the day‑to‑day management of the on‑site hard and soft services team, ensuring excellent service delivery, strong operational performance and compliance with contractual requirements.You’ll play a key role in managing the site team, contractors, maintenance programmes, lifecycle works and reactive client requirements, while driving continuous improvement across the contract.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage the day‑to‑day delivery of hard and soft FM services.
• Lead, support and develop the on‑site service delivery team.
• Manage planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and lifecycle programmes.
• Coordinate reactive works and ensure client requirements are delivered effectively.
• Scope and verify minor works.
• Manage the SSOW permitting system and promote safe working practices.
• Lead Toolbox Talks, Safety Walks and Near Miss reporting.
• Manage contractor engagement and site inductions.
• Act as the key operational point of contact for on‑site issues.
• Manage materials ordering and maintain accurate contract and project records.
• Deliver allocated projects on time, within budget and to specification.
• Monitor remedial works, budgets and expenditure.
• Support continuous improvement, innovation and cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with clients, visitors, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare reports and monitor operational deadlines and performance.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong people leadership with commercial awareness and excellent customer service.
• Previous FM management or coordination experience.
• Experience managing both hard and soft FM services.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• Experience in a client‑facing role.
• Good understanding of FM technical services.
• Experience working with contracts and commercial requirements.
• Strong financial and budget management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑management skills.
• The ability to analyse information, make decisions and provide practical solutions.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• A customer‑focused and solutions‑oriented approach.
• The ability to work at pace while maintaining accuracy.

• Sector:

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 1
• Minimum Qualification: No Qualification

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Administration, Interpersonal Skills
• Competency Skills: Collaboration, Teamwork