BUILDING MANAGER

Manchester

12 Month FTC

A well-established property business is seeking an experienced Building Manager for a 12 month fixed term contract, to take the lead at a 75,000 sq. ft Grade II listed building that has gone through a recent refurbished — this is a site that requires someone with genuine pride in their work and an eye for the detail that sets a well-managed building apart.

You will be the on-site lead responsible for day-to-day operations, occupier relationships, compliance, and the commercial performance of the building's service charge. This is a broad, accountable role in a business that sets a high bar for quality and customer engagement in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day building operations and fabric maintenance
• All H&S compliance: audits, fire evacuations, statutory requirements
• Crisis management planning, review and annual testing
• Risk and insurance compliance management
• Site records: asset registers, emergency plans, plant testing
• Liaison with local authorities as required
• Service charge budget preparation, control and monitoring
• Management reporting in line with business requirements
• Contractor oversight and procurement in line with company policy
• Occupier relationship management and tenant meetings
• Line management of on-site personnel
• Performance reviews, appraisals and setting objectives

What we are looking for

• Proven experience in facilities or building management, including line management of staff and contractors
• Good technical knowledge of building management
• Strong working knowledge of health & safety legislation and environmental protection requirements
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a genuine customer-first approach
• Confident managing service agreements and external contracts
• IT literate, including familiarity with industry-specific FM systems
• Able to work on your own initiative in a fast-paced, pressurised environment
• IOSH qualified (or equivalent)
• IWFM qualified (Desirable)