Facilities Management Project Manager - 6 months Fixed Term Contract

Job Introduction

We are looking for an experienced Facilities Management Project Manager to join our team in Eli Lilly, Kinsale on a 6 months Fixed Term Contract. You should have a proven track record in facilities project management, a solid technical background and a focus on safety. Previous experience in pharma industry would be advantageous.

Role Responsibility

• Manage and control the services to the agreed specification and to the agreed performance, qualitative and financial targets
• Manage a team to increase the Client and Sodexo’s revenue opportunities i.e., cash sales, labour efficiency and generate the GOP expected at each site across the portfolio of business.
• Supply Chain Management – ensure value for money is achieved through robust management of suppliers and measurement of performance.
• Nurture client relationships in order to stabilise & develop them for long term partnerships
• Recruit, induct and develop talented employees within the business portfolio and to manage poor performance.
• Identify opportunities for organic growth and new business.
• Management of Capital Projects / Projects as required.
• Management of Health, Safety and Environmental Legislation relating to the building portfolio ensuring the statutory requirements are met and all records maintained up to date through the IMS with all relevant staff trained and aware in its requirements and operation.
• Foster and set goals that drive the H&S culture for staff towards proactive rather than reactive systems.
• Responsible for driving Continuous Improvement
• Risk management – minimise risk and maintain profitability
• Strategic and technical support – professional advice to customers, peers and team.
• Manage and deliver projects safely and on time within budget

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• FM qualification or equivalent combination of education, trade and a track record at a senior FM operations level
• H&S Qualification – IOSH or similar

Desirable

• Proven experience of developing profitable relationships for site contracts.  
• Broad commercial experience and business acumen and knowledge of external industry developments & Contract development models
• Experienced in leading company initiatives and change management processes  
• Experience in identifying and selling new business
• Proficient in use of Six sigma and lean manufacturing tools.
• Strong communication, and negotiation skills
• Excellent client relationship management
• Experience working in a standards/compliance  environment
• BICs
• IT skills/Microsoft proficiency in multiple platforms.
• Corporate member of relevant professional institution
• BIFM qualified to level three

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to  support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process