Building Manager Cork
Building Manager
Reporting to: Facilities Manager
Location: Cork
Remuneration 45k-55k DOE + Excellent Pension
Step into a pivotal role with our client, where excellence in building management meets a high-profile, professional environment. This is an opportunity to join a well-established property management team supporting premium assets and VIP clientele where standards are uncompromising and expectations are high.
We’re looking for a confident, proactive professional who thrives on ownership, operates with precision, and brings a solutions-driven mindset to everything they do. You’ll be at the heart of operations, visible, responsive, and trusted as the go-to escalation point for tenants, stakeholders, and visitors alike.
The Role
As Building Manager, you will lead the seamless day-to-day operation of the property, ensuring a first-class experience for all occupants while driving efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Take full ownership of building operations, including maintenance, cleaning, security, landscaping, and all hard and soft services
Oversee mechanical & electrical systems, lifts, statutory compliance, and health & safety standards
Manage and coordinate all third-party contractors, ensuring service excellence and full compliance (permits, RAMS, KPIs)
Act as the primary escalation point for tenants and site users, delivering responsive, solutions-focused service
Lead and deliver ad hoc projects, driving improvements across the asset
Partner with the Central Facilities Management team to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery
Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives and operational efficiencies
Produce accurate, timely monthly reports aligned with client expectations and deadlines
What You Bring
Essential Skills
Minimum 4 years’ experience in corporate building management within a professional environment
Strong financial acumen with experience supporting budgeting and cost control
Exceptional communication skills—both written and verbal
Advanced Excel skills; CAFM experience is advantageous
Experience & Expertise
Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with landlords, tenants, and service partners
A self-starter mindset with the ability to operate autonomously and proactively
Demonstrated experience managing large-scale PPM schedules
Hands-on experience overseeing both Hard and Soft Services
Solid understanding of health & safety legislation and statutory compliance, with a focus on QHSE standards
Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving capabilities
Experience supporting audits and consistently delivering best-in-class outcomes
Track record of driving continuous improvement initiatives
Skilled in contractor performance management, including KPI development and monitoring
Efficient and accurate reporting of incidents, emergencies, and compliance matters