Buildings Manager - Home Based
Location:
Essex & East Anglia |
Contract:
Full-time |
Salary:
Competitive + Bonus + Benefits
Join one of the UK's most best known brands.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established team responsible for the asset management of a diverse portfolio of commercial properties across Essex and parts of East Anglia.
This role combines professional surveying expertise with operational leadership. You'll take full responsibility for a defined geographical area, overseeing building surveying, project delivery, statutory compliance, and maintenance management across approximately 90 sites.
What You'll Be Doing
Acting as building custodian across your portfolio, ensuring all properties are maintained to be safe, legal, and fit for purpose.
* Managing an annual capex and revenue budget (circa £5m), ensuring best value and compliance with internal governance.
* Overseeing statutory inspections and regulatory compliance, liaising with authorities including EHO, Environment Agency, Fire Officers, and Planning & Building Control.
* Maintaining accurate and up-to-date data across internal systems.
* Responding proactively to maintenance issues and managing key suppliers and contractors.
* Collaborating effectively with internal stakeholders to support operational and strategic goals.
What You'll Need
* Proven experience in a building surveying role
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
* Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities
* A proactive, solutions-driven approach with a strong focus on Health & Safety
* Experience in a large-scale, multi-site organisation is advantageous
* Background in retail, hospitality, or licensed premises is a bonus
* Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel regularly across your region
What's In It For You?
Company car or car allowance
* Annual bonus up to 30% of your salary
* Buy up to two extra weeks of holiday
* Flexible working to support work-life balance
* Private medical plan
* Free shares and company pension
* 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Access to wellbeing resources, shopping discounts, and more
Why Join?
You'll be part of a business with a long-standing heritage and a forward-thinking culture that values people as much as performance. With a collaborative team, clear responsibilities, and opportunities for professional development, this is a role where your expertise will make a tangible impact.