Facilities Manager

Base Location: Dublin *SSE Ireland Headquarters, Red Oak South, Leopardstown

Salary: €49,400 - €74,200 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family. 

Working Pattern: 18month Fixed Term Contract/Secondment | Full Time 

The role 

Lead with purpose in a role that blends operational excellence with people-first leadership.

We’re looking for a confident and collaborative Facilities Manager to oversee the smooth delivery of services across a key site or multiple locations. You’ll take ownership of both soft and hard FM services, ensuring high standards, safety, and a welcoming environment for all. By nurturing strong relationships with contractors, stakeholders, and site teams, you’ll help shape spaces that support wellbeing, productivity, and connection—bringing clarity, empathy, and a proactive approach to everything you do.

You will 

• Facilities Oversight & Service Delivery: Take full accountability for all FM activities across designated sites, ensuring planned and reactive works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to high standards. Oversee local technicians and operatives, adjusting schedules as needed to meet service level agreements (SLAs) and site priorities.

• Health, Safety & Compliance: Ensure all safety checks, maintenance, and compliance activities are completed on time. Manage Permits to Work, ensure contractors and staff are properly equipped and trained, and lead regular audits to uphold safety and operational standards.

• Stakeholder & Contractor Management: Act as the primary point of contact for all site stakeholders. Lead communication on work schedules, performance, and service delivery. Brief contractors, manage supplier meetings, and provide feedback to FM teams and senior management.

• Space, Standards & Services: Oversee space planning and utilisation in collaboration with internal teams. Ensure all soft services (cleaning, catering, waste, etc.) meet required standards and legal compliance. Identify and address any gaps in service delivery.

• Team Leadership & Budget Accountability: Manage a team, including workload planning, performance reviews, and development. Set and manage site budgets (up to £1.5 million), write business cases, and ensure cost-effective service delivery aligned with business needs.

You have

• Detailed knowledge of FM services practices and Operational management
• Performance managing, absence, and reporting
• Facilities management - qualified or working towards BIFM Level 4 Diploma
• Front of house management with key customer service skills and focus
• Understand business growth and development which may impact requirements
• Must understand the regulatory and compliance requirement of the wide range of equipment and facilities available

About SSE 

'SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.'

SSE own a portfolio of over 500 property and land assets – power stations, offices, depots and more. Our P&C, Property and FM teams help make sure our portfolio is modern, safe and fit for purpose. They help us get the best service and value from partners, while ensuring suppliers meet compliance, contractual and business obligations. 

Flexible benefits to fit your life 

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave. 

Work with an equal opportunity employer 

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. please contact francesca.palmer@sse.com / 01738 344763 to discuss how we can support you. 

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry. 

Ready to apply? 

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work. 

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