Cobalt is partnered with a major real estate brand to recruit a Senior Building Manager for a flagship Grade A office asset. This is a rare opportunity to lead the operational delivery of a premier, multi-let commercial building in Manchester.
With a broad mandate across hard and soft services, stakeholder engagement, ESG integration, and FM innovation, this role calls for an experienced leader who can bring operational excellence, exceptional customer focus, and strategic oversight to a trophy asset.
You'll find yourself a key part of the wider Regional team for one of the markets leading real estate brands with a reputation for pushing boundaries and building lasting property partnerships with their clients, customers, and contractors alike.
Having promoted a large number of the senior management team internally, this role would suit an ambitious FM leader who is looking to challenge themselves and grow further.
Key responsibilities include:
* Full leadership of hard and soft service delivery, using KPIs and formal review structures
* Oversight of all health, safety, and environmental compliance, including policy implementation and incident management
* Ownership of FM reporting including monthly performance packs and contractor reviews
* Service charge budget management and procurement compliance
* Managing all reactive and planned works through a CAFM system
* Chairing occupier meetings and fostering community engagement initiatives
* Directing minor projects and supporting national FM initiatives as required
This role requires a senior FM leader with experience managing multi-let commercial office buildings. You must hold an IOSH General Certificate, and while IWFM membership is preferred, it is not essential.
You should have hands-on experience with service charge budgeting and procurement compliance, and a working knowledge of commercial landlord and tenant dynamics. Exceptional communication skills are essential, alongside the confidence and credibility to represent the building to both occupiers and senior stakeholders.
Finally, a proven ability to lead site teams and foster a culture of service excellence is crucial to success in this role.