Lead On-Site FM Manager for PPP Schools

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

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing platform access

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

24h virtual GP Service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Pension Plan

Learning & development tools

Bike to Work Scheme

Enhanced benefits & leave policies

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead the on-site hard and soft services team in Tralee, overseeing service delivery and contractual compliance. You will drive safety, efficiency and client satisfaction across a PPP Schools contract.

The role requires strong leadership and FM expertise, with experience managing PPM, lifecycle programmes and contractor coordination. A customer-focused approach and solid IT skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous Facilities Management management or coordination experience.

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 and ensure spend within budget.
• Act as the key operational contact for on-site issues.
• Manage site inductions, records, reporting and materials ordering.
• Deliver projects on time, within budget and to specification.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, cost reduction and best practice.
• Build strong relationships with clients, visitors, contractors and internal teams.

Skills

Facilities Management management

Hard FM

Soft FM

People management

Client-facing FM environment

PPM

Lifecycle management

Safe systems of work

Commercial & financial awareness

Contracts interpretation

Communication

Organisation

Problem-solving

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead the on-site hard and soft services team in Tralee, overseeing service delivery and contractual compliance. You will drive safety, efficiency and client satisfaction across a PPP Schools contract.

The role requires strong leadership and FM expertise, with experience managing PPM, lifecycle programmes and contractor coordination. A customer-focused approach and solid IT skills are essential.