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Contract Manager – PPP Schools (National)Location: Dublin (with travel across Leinster and Munster regions)Contract Type: Full-time, PermanentSalary: €65,000- €70,00 plus Sodexo BenefitsAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Contract Manager to lead the delivery of Facilities Management services across our national PPP Schools contract. Reporting to the PPP Contract Director, you will manage a multi-disciplinary team of managers, technicians, and frontline staff to ensure excellence in service delivery, compliance, and client satisfaction across multiple school sites.This is an exciting opportunity for an operations-focused professional with strong leadership, commercial, and technical expertise to play a key role in a high-profile contract with national impact.Key Responsibilities:Lead and manage the day-to-day delivery of Hard and Soft FM services in line with SLAs and KPIs.Build strong client relationships and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.Oversee planned and reactive maintenance, lifecycle works, and project delivery.Manage contract budgets, monitor financial performance, and identify opportunities to maximise value.Ensure legislative and safety compliance across all sites.Line manage and develop site-based managers and teams to drive performance and engagement.Support the delivery of operational excellence through innovation and best practice.Act as a key member of the Emergency Response and Business Continuity teams.About You:Proven experience managing Facilities Management contracts in a multi-site environment.Strong people leadership skills, with experience coaching and developing diverse teams.Sound understanding of technical FM disciplines including M&E, HVAC, Fire Protection, and BMS systems.Commercially astute with experience managing budgets and interpreting contracts.IOSH / NEBOSH qualification and professional membership (BIFM, CIBSE or equivalent).Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.Flexible, proactive, and confident in managing change and driving improvement.Degree in Engineering, Facilities, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).Must satisfy Garda vetting requirements.Why Sodexo?:Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance tobe part of something greater. Belong in a company and team that values you foryou.Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.Thrive in your own way. We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeingAccess to a 24hr virtual GP ServiceSodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular high street retailers
* Sector: other service activities
Career Level
* Entry Level
Candidate Requirements
Essential
* Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 1
* Minimum Qualification: No Qualification
Desirable
* Ability Skills: Administration, Interpersonal Skills
* Competency Skills: Collaboration, Teamwork
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