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)