Facilities Manager

Domestic & General Property Support Services; Rathcoole; Presencial; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Domestic and General Property Support Services is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead the safe, efficient operation of multiple company premises in Ireland. You will oversee maintenance, safety compliance, and supplier performance to support daily business activities.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to manage budgets and projects. You will coordinate on-site teams, supervise contractors, and drive continuous improvement to keep facilities clean,

Formación

• Previous experience in facilities management or property management.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Experience managing contractors and service providers.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience managing large mixed-use development.
• Project management experience.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee day-to-day operation and maintenance of company premises.
• Ensure facilities are clean, safe, secure, and fully operational.
• Coordinate preventive and reactive maintenance activities.
• Conduct regular site inspections and identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Maintain risk assessments, safety procedures, and emergency plans.
• Coordinate fire safety procedures, training, and evacuation drills.
• Manage contracts and relationships with external service providers.
• Monitor performance of cleaning, security, maintenance contractors.
• Obtain quotations and ensure services deliver value for money.
• Verify contractor compliance with policies and statutory requirements.
• Develop and maintain planned maintenance schedules.
• Monitor building systems (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting, alarms, and security).
• Maintain records of inspections and repairs.
• Coordinate facility improvement and refurbishment projects.
• Monitor facility-related expenditure and budgets.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining service standards.
• Approve facility-related purchases within authorised limits.
• Oversee building security arrangements, access controls, and key management.
• Maintain records for audits and inspections.
• Respond promptly to facility-related requests and issues.
• Assist with office moves, workspace planning, and facility projects as required.
• Manage a team of handyman on site (approx. 4 employees).

Conocimientos

Facilities management

Health & safety

Contractor management

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Independent working

Mixed-use development

Project management

Descripción del empleo

Facilities Manager

Key Responsibilities

Facilities Management

• Oversee the day-to-day operation and maintenance of company premises.

• Ensure facilities are clean, safe, secure, and fully operational at all times.

• Coordinate preventive and reactive maintenance activities.

• Conduct regular site inspections and identify improvement opportunities.

Health & Safety

• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.

• Maintain risk assessments, safety procedures, and emergency response plans.

• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, implementing corrective actions where required.

• Coordinate fire safety procedures, training, and evacuation drills.

Contractor & Supplier Management

• Manage contracts and relationships with external service providers.

• Monitor the performance of cleaning, security, maintenance, and other facility contractors.

• Obtain quotations and ensure services deliver value for money.

• Verify contractor compliance with company policies and statutory requirements.

Asset & Building Maintenance

• Develop and maintain planned maintenance schedules.

• Monitor building systems including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting, alarms, and security systems.

• Maintain records of inspections, repairs, and maintenance activities.

• Coordinate facility improvement and refurbishment projects.

Budget Management

• Monitor facility-related expenditure.

• Assist in preparing and managing facilities budgets.

• Identify cost‑saving opportunities while maintaining service standards.

• Approve facility-related purchases within authorised limits.

Security & Compliance

• Oversee building security arrangements, access controls, and key management.

• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and company policies.

• Maintain accurate records for audits and inspections.

Workplace Support

• Respond promptly to facility‑related requests and issues.

• Assist with office moves, workspace planning, and facility projects as required.

• Manage a team of handyman on site (approx. 4 employees).

Expectations

The Facilities Manager is expected to:

• Act professionally and represent the organisation positively at all times.

• Demonstrate strong leadership and problem‑solving skills.

• Proactively identify risks and implement effective solutions.

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety, and maintenance across all sites.

• Communicate effectively with employees, contractors, and management.

• Prioritise workloads and respond efficiently to urgent issues.

• Manage confidential information appropriately.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the organisation.

Skills & Qualifications

Essential

• Previous experience in facilities management or property management.

• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations.

• Experience managing contractors and service providers.

• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

• Experience managing large mixed use development.
• Project management experience.

About the role

Role Overview

The Facilities Manager is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost‑effective operation of all company facilities. The role involves managing building maintenance, health and safety compliance, contractor performance, security, cleaning services, and the overall workplace environment to support business operations and employee wellbeing.

About the company

Domestic and General Property Support Services is a trusted provider of property maintenance and support solutions across the Ireland. Serving housing associations, local authorities, and private landlords, they offer a wide range of services including repairs, planned maintenance, facilities management, and compliance checks. With a focus on reliability, quality, and customer care, their expert teams ensure properties are safe, well‑maintained, and fully operational.