Galway City Council is seeking a skilled facilities manager to oversee the efficient operation and maintenance of its corporate buildings. As an Executive Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring a safe, comfortable, and engaging environment for all users.
The role involves overseeing maintenance and operation of all aspects of buildings, including mechanical & electrical systems, managing budgets and contracts, ensuring safety, environmental, and security standards, and leading project management of facility upgrades and new installations.
This position requires strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage staff and colleagues regarding the use of facilities, manage office accommodation to meet organisational needs, and oversee building projects efficiently and in line with budgets.
You will also be responsible for preparing annual maintenance plans, arranging repairs and maintenance as set out therein, and identifying and implementing efficiencies and areas of improvement to maximise resources.
In addition, you will ensure compliance with legislative health and safety requirements, prepare a comprehensive preventative maintenance programme, maintain an appropriate risk register, and prepare facilities for internal and external audits.
This role is ideal for someone with experience in facilities management, who is passionate about delivering high-quality services and has excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain all aspects of Council buildings and facilities to a suitably high standard
* Manage requirements of staff & colleagues regarding use of the facilities
* Manage all office accommodation to meet organisational needs
* Oversee building projects, renovations and refurbishments efficiently and in line with budgets
* Prepare Annual Maintenance Plan and arrange repairs and maintenance as set out therein
* Identify and implement efficiencies and areas of improvement to maximise resources
* Ensure compliance with legislative health and safety requirements
* Prepare a comprehensive preventative maintenance programme
* Maintain an appropriate risk register
* Prepare facilities for internal and external audits
* Have an active role in the implementation of Galway City Council Climate Adaptation Plan
* Work towards achieving ISO 50001 for Energy Management
* Duties cover all building components and grounds, including but not limited to roofing and facades, electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, and landscaping
* Ensure all necessary Health and Safety Inspections are carried out and follow‑up actions completed
* Manage the BMS in buildings as required
* Other duties may be assigned from time to time