As the Contract Manager, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of facilities services across two tertiary education buildings based in Dublin 7. You will lead a team of managers, technicians, and frontline staff to ensure high standards of service delivery, compliance, and financial performance.Key Responsibilities✔ Operational Leadership: Oversee the delivery of FM services, including hard and soft services, planned preventative maintenance, and lifecycle programmes.✔ Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, service partners, and key stakeholders.✔ Team Management: Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring motivation, performance, and professional growth.✔ Financial & Budget Control: Manage budgets, optimise expenditures, and drive financial efficiency.✔ Compliance & Safety: Ensure full legislative compliance, manage safety procedures, and uphold best practices in health & safety.✔ Emergency & Incident Response: Be an active member of the Emergency Response & Incident Management Team, available on call when required.What We’re Looking For🔹 Experience: 3-5 years in an operational role within FM, ideally with experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.🔹 Education: 3rd level qualification in Building Services Management, Facilities, Engineering, or a related field.🔹 Technical Knowledge: Understanding of HVAC, Fire Protection, Mechanical & Electrical systems, and BMS.🔹 Certifications: IOSH / NEBOSH qualifications and membership in a professional body such as BIFM / CIBSE.🔹 Skills: Strong communication, leadership, financial acumen, and the ability to drive change and innovation.What we offer:Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.An Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.Access to a 24hr virtual GP ServiceThe Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family).Save for your future by becoming a member of the Mercer Aspire Pension PlanOpportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today and start your journey with Sodexo!Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. This role will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Garda Vetting.Friendly customers. Vibrant communities. Exciting careers.Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applicationsPackage DescriptionJOB TITLEDays / Shift Pattern ?__ hours per week (Or 'Full Time')Competitive Salary and Sodexo Enhanced Benefits PackageSite specific benefits? About The CompanyAbout SodexoAt Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
