We’re looking for an experiencedBuildingManager to oversee the smooth operation of a high end residential development based in London, ensuring a high-quality living environment for residents while maintaining the property to the highest standards.
* Location:London, SW6
* Salary:£50,000-£55,000 Dependent on Experience
* Hours:Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm
The Role
As the Building Manager, you will take full responsibility for the development, including:
* Overseeing planned and reactive maintenance, including contractor management.
* Ensuring communal areas are impeccably maintained and presented.
* Delivering outstanding customer service to residents and visitors.
* Overseeing projects & major works
What You’ll Do
1. Building Management
* Conduct regular inspections of communal areas, ensuring cleanliness, functionality, and safety.
* Manage contractors, approve and assess maintenance work, and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
* Coordinate planned maintenance, ensuring timely execution to required standards.
* Manage stock levels for day-to-day items and facilitate meter readings for communal utilities.
* Oversee/conduct system tests, including emergency lighting, fire alarms, and lift emergency lines.
* Monitor parking compliance and address related issues.
* Provide input for budgets, residents’ meetings, and communication with directors.
2. Maintenance & Repairs
* Arrange and follow up on reactive and planned maintenance.
* Oversee the carrying out of minor repairs such as replacing bulbs, adjusting doors, and other small tasks.
* Coordinate and follow up on emergency repairs.
3. Resident Services
* Manage front-of-house services, including parcel and key handling.
* Ensure any on site staff or contractors are well adept in welcoming new residents, introducing house rules, and that they provide a visible on-site presence.
What You’ll Bring
Experience
* Proven experience managing prestigious residential developments or similar environments such as hospitality or armed forces.
* Strong leadership skills, with experience mentoring and developing teams.
* Contractor management expertise, including assessing and approving works.
* Financial management experience (desirable).
Qualifications
* Either be working towards or hold an IWFM, TPI or other equivalent property/facilities management based qualification.
Skills
* Exceptional time management and task prioritisation.
* Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Behaviours
* Accountability: Take ownership and see tasks through to completion.
* Attention to Detail: Passionate about delivering excellence in every aspect.
* Commitment: Proud to make a difference and go above and beyond.
* Positivity: Embrace challenges with a can-do attitude.
* Curiosity: Continuously learn, question, and seek improvement.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to take the lead in managing a highly respected residential development, working with a supportive team and making a tangible difference to the community.
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