**Hybrid - 2 days office ** Cork Based** Permanent role**
The Role:
Reporting to the Facilities Manager, the Facilities Lead (South) will be responsible for delivering highly effective Facilities Services for GNI in Cork and across the Southern and western region.
The role will be responsible for managing both the GNI Commercial Buildings and Properties and onboarding when deemed appropriate, the management of non gas related services on operational sites across the Southern and western region.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Manage the provision of all Facilities Management (FM) Services of Commercial Buildings and Properties assigned; Reception Services, Spatial Planning, Capital Project support, Cleaning, Catering, Postal Services and Building Maintenance.
* Manage the delivery of all operational activities planned, corrective, reactive and emergencies associated with the assigned properties, taking responsibility for their safe completion on time, within scope and within budget.
* Ensure delivery of FM services within annual OPEX budgets and support the various Price Control Submissions to CRU.
* Manage and direct third party contracts and resources to deliver FM services e.g. FM, Cleaning etc.
* Manage the day to day facilities issues and act as an escalation point, taking ownership of problems seeing them through to resolution.
* Carry out regular meetings with Senior Managers to discuss their current and future facilities and space requirements.
* Manage office move activities and support Future of Work / Agile Working policy.
* Develop and maintain strategic relationships and attend meetings with Stakeholders to ensure successful FM delivery. Promote a strong customer service culture and ensure that a high quality, responsive and effective service is provided to all customers.
* Ensure all company governance and compliance protocols are maintained.
* Support the Facilities Capital Projects team on the ongoing capital upgrades of buildings and system replacements.
* Manage & participate in business continuity, crisis management and disaster recovery planning.
* Manage FM in line with GNI (HSQ) Health, Safety and Quality requirements. Liaise with HSQ on risk assessments, audits, HAZCON's, incident investigations etc. Ensure work is carried out in compliance with statutory and legislative requirements in respect of Health and safety, the environment, building and workplace regulations. Manage the appointment and training of Fire Wardens and First Aiders. Ensure Safe Systems of Work are issued and adhered to for all activities. Support Work Safe Home Safe.
* Work with the Facility Property Department on lease agreements, rent reviews and evaluations of Property. Build relationships and liaise with our Landlords
* Promote and encourage Sustainability, Energy and Environmental management.
* Mobilise and then deliver of non gas related services on Operational Sites.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
* Relevant Third level qualification in Engineering / Facilities Management or equivalent.
* A minimum of five years' experience in Facilities Management.
* Fleet related experience an advantage
* Previous experience with initiating and maintaining strategic relationships both internally and externally, using strong influencing skills to achieve business goals
* Strong knowledge of best practice in Operations & Maintenance methodologies along with a deep knowledge of relevant statutory and health & Safety regulations.
* Lead both direct and third party resources (degree qualified) to optimise quality service delivery.
* Experience in Financial Budgeting and Contract Management
* Ability to work both independently and as a co-ordinated part of a team and strong ability to pursue issues to closure on own initiative
Applications, including current Curriculum Vitae, should be emailed to the following address stating the job title and reference number in the subject line of your email:
The closing date for receipt of applications for this vacancy is the
31st December 2025.
Please note that applications submitted after this closing date will not be accepted.
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