Project Manager

Job Introduction

We are on the lookout for a Project Manager with a Facilities Management background to join the Sodexo Cork. You will have experience in delivering Soft/Hard services-based projects and have an excellent understanding of the principles and methodologies of managing them.

You will act as a key representative of Sodexo within the defined operating area by the effective management of all Staff to ensure the delivery of both qualitative and quantitative results.

Role Responsibility

• Manage and control the services to the agreed specification and to the agreed performance, qualitative and financial targets 
• Supply Chain Management – ensure value for money is achieved through robust management of suppliers and measurement of performance. 
• Nurture client relationships 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 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. 
• 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.

Operations 

• Look for and implement opportunities to drive Sodexo revenue and labour productivity in your units. 
• Plan and check that marketing initiatives & Manage Projects.

People 

• Select, recruit, and induct the right team including service partners  
• Measure the performance of your people by giving feedback and reviewing and completing appraisals. 

Client  

• Ensure your staff deliver your operation to the service standards agreed in the contract with your client. 
• Attend monthly formal review with the client. 
• Deliver above target Client KPI results. 

​Finance  

• Protect the company’s profit by delivering your Sodexo budget each month. 
• Generate the billing and maintain high quality records. 
• Ensure cash, stock, debt, and assets are properly controlled 

The Ideal Candidate

• FM qualification or equivalent combination of Degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering, experience of at least two years at a senior FM operations level.
• H&S Qualification – IOSH or similar.
• Strong communication, and negotiation skills you will work on own initiative.

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 

Package Description

Monday – Friday- salary Up to €65k + Bonus and various benefits Package.

As part of our commitment to improving the quality of life for our employees, Sodexo offers a Flexible Benefits Scheme, allowing you to tailor a reward package to suit your needs but includes a technology scheme, private dental insurance, travel insurance, private medical insurance, life assurance, 24hrs GP access and the ability to purchase or sell annual leave.

We also have a Sodexo Discount scheme, which offers employees and their friends and family the opportunity to benefit from over 1,200 discounts from top retailers both online and in-store.

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs around 30,000 people, and partners with clients in many sectors across business and industry; schools and universities; sports and leisure; energy and resources; government and agencies; healthcare; justice and defence.

Sodexo’s connected; people-centric approach brings together a diverse range of expertise. The breadth of services it offers ranges from food and hospitality; cleaning; reception; concierge (Circles); security; property management and technical services through to data driven workplace strategy and design (Wx); employee engagement and recognition services (Sodexo Engage) and personal home services through Prestige Nursing + Care and the Good Care Group.

Vital Spaces is Sodexo’s value proposition that puts people at the heart of everything we do, bringing together services and solutions and focusing on the productivity and wellbeing of people wherever they are.

Sodexo is committed to being an inclusive employer; we welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.

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 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