Facilities Manager – Lead FM Operations & Client Services

Sodexo Ireland; Tralee; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo Ireland is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead the on-site hard and soft services team at a PPP Schools contract in Tralee, Ireland. You will ensure safe, efficient service delivery, compliance with contractual requirements and excellent client satisfaction.

The role covers day-to-day FM operations, oversight of PPM and lifecycle programmes, contractor management, and continuous improvement initiatives to optimise costs and performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year FM experience.
• Experience managing hard and soft FM services.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience in a client-facing FM environment.
• Understanding of PPM, lifecycle management and safe systems of work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the on-site hard and soft services team.
• Oversee PPM, reactive maintenance and lifecycle programmes.
• Manage contractors, minor works and small works programmes.
• Own the SSOW permitting process, Toolbox Talks, Safety Walks and Near Miss reporting.
• Monitor service delivery, contractual compliance and operational performance.
• Manage lifecycle expenditure within budget.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Client-facing

FM experience

Contract management

Budget awareness

Safety compliance

PPM planning

Communication

Education

Level 6 qualification (incl Higher Advanced Certificate & National Craft Certificate)

Job description

Sodexo Ireland is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead the on-site hard and soft services team at a PPP Schools contract in Tralee, Ireland. You will ensure safe, efficient service delivery, compliance with contractual requirements and excellent client satisfaction.

The role covers day-to-day FM operations, oversight of PPM and lifecycle programmes, contractor management, and continuous improvement initiatives to optimise costs and performance.