Leopardstown Campus Building Manager

Key Responsibilities

• As FM onsite representative, take a leading role in providing safe, compliant and efficient operation of the Leopardstown Networks Head Office Campus, maintaining ownership of local FM priorities, operational risks, service outcomes and workplace standards across six buildings.
• Oversee the delivery and performance of hard and soft FM services, using service data, compliance evidence, issue trends and stakeholder feedback to prioritise action, challenge underperformance and drive continuous improvement.
• Hold service partners, specialist contractors and on-site teams to account for delivery against agreed requirements, ensuring adherence to permits, safety controls, service levels, site protocols and governance arrangements.
• Maintain effective oversight of facilities-related health, safety, statutory compliance, audit readiness and operational risk, ensuring records, corrective actions, assurance activities and escalations are actively managed.
• Act as the local facilities lead working with Networks business lead supporting emergency preparedness, fire safety coordination and business continuity arrangements, including inspections, testing, drills, incident follow-up and closure of safety actions.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, business units, employee representatives, project teams and service providers to ensure FM services respond to operational needs and support the workplace experience.
• Lead FM input to campus projects, refurbishments, moves and construction transition activity, ensuring operational requirements, service impacts, handover readiness and mobilisation plans are managed before new or changed facilities enter service.

Experience and Qualifications

• Relevant FM building management, health and safety FETAC Level 5-6 or relevant 3rd level qualification is required, with IOSH Managing Safely, CAFM experience, facilities reporting capability, and experience supporting large-scale moves, refurbishments or construction transition projects desirable.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Facilities Management, Building Management or Campus Operations, with responsibility for leading service delivery across a complex, multi-building corporate or operational environment.
• Proven ability to manage hard and soft FM services, assess service performance, challenge delivery standards and drive corrective action through suppliers, contractors and internal teams.
• Strong operational leadership, planning and organisational capability, with the ability to maintain control across multiple buildings, competing priorities, service interfaces and stakeholder requirements.
• Demonstrable contractor, supplier and stakeholder management experience, including the confidence to engage credibly with senior stakeholders, influence delivery and elevate appropriately through governance channels.
• Sound knowledge of health, safety, statutory compliance, audit readiness and operational risk management, with experience supporting assurance activities, corrective action closure and emergency preparedness arrangements.
• Strong operational judgement and decision-making capability, with the ability to assess risk, prioritise competing demands, resolve complex facilities issues and maintain service discipline in a high-profile campus environment.
• Experience and knowledge of permit to work systemsincluding assessment of risk assessment and method statements with emphasis on safety
• Knowledge of Environmental Management System Standard:ISO 14001:2015
• Knowledge of Safety Management System) Standards:ISO 45001:2018
• Knowledge of Energy Management System Standard: ISO 50001:2018
• Full Clean Irish Driving Licence.

Location

This position will be based in ESB Networks Leopardstown Campus, Dublin, but will require regular travel to other ESB locations. Facilities Management roles may also require rotation across ESB sites and work locations.

Reporting To

Building Portfolio Manager, Facility Management, Enterprise Services

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland's transition tonet zero carbon future
• Career developmentthrough mentoring andtraining
• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
• Sports and Social Clubs
• Networking opportunities
• Credit Union
• Access to staff well-being programmes
• Generous parental leave entitlements
• Strong values-based and inclusive culture
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

€49,500 - €58,500 per annum (depending on experience)

Closing Date

4th November 2026

Interview

Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will complete a Behavioural Interview based on each of the following Behaviours, which underpin how we work at ESB and are critical to delivering our strategy:

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.

The successful candidate will be required to evidence their right to w ork in the Republic of Ireland prior to comm encement of employment.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.

Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, .

About ESB

Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland's leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.