Senior Facilities Manager

Sigmar Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is seeking a Senior Facilities Manager for a high-profile Dublin City Centre portfolio. You will lead the facilities management strategy across multiple commercial properties, balancing strategic oversight with hands-on operations to ensure peak performance and compliance.

You will oversee day-to-day FM activities, manage budgets and procurement, and drive improvements across service delivery.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in commercial property or facilities management.
• Experience managing multi-site property portfolios.
• Excellent knowledge of statutory compliance and building operations.
• Experience managing contractors, service charge budgets and procurement.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness.
• Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the facilities management strategy across the property portfolio.
• Oversee day-to-day facilities operations and resolve operational issues.
• Ensure statutory compliance and manage operational risks.
• Oversee emergency response and business continuity arrangements.
• Manage service charge budgets and financial planning.
• Lead contractor procurement and supplier performance management.
• Develop FM procedures, standards and operational improvements.
• Work with property and building surveyors to maintain asset performance.
• Build strong relationships with clients, occupiers and key stakeholders.

Skills

Multi-site portfolio management

Statutory compliance knowledge

Contractor procurement

Budget & financial planning

Commercial awareness

Strategic leadership

Full driving licence

FM/Property/Engineering qualification

Education

FM/Property/Engineering qualification advantageous

Job description

Senior Facilities Manager – Dublin City Centre

Our client is a leading international real estate and property management organisation with a strong and growing presence in Ireland. They manage a diverse portfolio of high-profile commercial properties, providing a range of property and facilities management services. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Facilities Manager to take responsibility for the operational performance and compliance of their property portfolio.

About Your New Role

As Senior Facilities Manager, you will lead the facilities management strategy across a diverse commercial property portfolio, balancing strategic oversight with hands-on operational management. You will work closely with property managers, surveyors, contractors and clients to ensure high standards of building maintenance, statutory compliance and service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the facilities management strategy across the property portfolio.
• Oversee day-to-day facilities operations and resolve operational issues.
• Ensure statutory compliance and manage operational risks.
• Oversee emergency response and business continuity arrangements.
• Manage service charge budgets and financial planning.
• Lead contractor procurement and supplier performance management.
• Develop FM procedures, standards and operational improvements.
• Work with property and building surveyors to maintain asset performance.
• Build strong relationships with clients, occupiers and key stakeholders.

What You Need

• 7+ years' experience in commercial property or facilities management.
• Strong experience managing multi-site property portfolios.
• Excellent knowledge of statutory compliance and building operations.
• Experience managing contractors, service charge budgets and procurement.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness.
• Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on when required.
• Relevant FM, Property, Engineering or Health & Safety qualifications advantageous.
• Full, clean driving licence.

What's on Offer

• Competitive of €75k - €80k + benefits package.
• Senior leadership opportunity within an established international organisation.
• Responsibility for a diverse commercial property portfolio.
• Opportunity to influence FM strategy and operational standards.
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities.