Building Manager (FM)

Building Manager

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Building Manager to join a leading managing agent overseeing the delivery of all hard and soft services at a prestigious commercial property in Manchester.

This is a site based role requiring a presence 5 days / week.

The Role

You will be responsible for ensuring exceptional building performance, outstanding occupier experience, statutory compliance, contractor management, and service excellence. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive facilities professional who thrives in a client-facing role and enjoys managing high-profile commercial assets.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day operation of all hard and soft FM services across the building.
Monitor contractor performance through KPI-driven performance management processes.
Lead service charge budget preparation and ongoing budget management.
Raise and manage work orders, purchase orders, and service contracts.
Conduct regular property inspections and produce comprehensive management reports.
Build strong relationships with occupiers through regular meetings and engagement initiatives.
Develop and implement business continuity and emergency evacuation plans.
Ensure all landlord and tenant works are completed safely and in accordance with statutory requirements.
Drive compliance through the management of health, safety, and regulatory documentation.
Oversee planned preventative maintenance programmes and reactive maintenance activities.
Promote ESG initiatives and support sustainability objectives across the asset.
Manage onsite teams, supporting training, development, and performance improvement.

Person Specification

Minimum 3 years' experience in a Building Management role.
Strong understanding of Managing Agent responsibilities.
Experience managing prestigious or "trophy" commercial assets.
NEBOSH / General Certificate (desirable) IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
Strong knowledge of commercial landlord and tenant relationships.
Excellent knowledge of raising / managing service charge budgets
Experience managing hard and soft service contracts.
Excellent client and stakeholder management skills.
Strong knowledge of health and safety compliance.
Experience implementing ESG initiatives within commercial properties.
Ability to work independently and lead site operations with minimal supervision.
Membership of IWFM (formerly BIFM), IOSH, or a relevant professional body.
Experience managing onsite teams or third-party service providers.
Experience working with compliance and facilities management systems.

Salary / Package

£40,000 - £45,000
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Pension contribution
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