Assistant Building Manager

Cobalt Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property brand in London is seeking an Assistant Building Manager for a prestigious commercial office building. This role offers the chance to support day-to-day operations, manage service partners, and oversee health & safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have experience in a property management role and strong communication skills. This position promotes professional growth and offers a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Supportive working culture

Qualifications

• Experience in property or facilities management role in a multi-tenanted environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proactive, hands-on approach.
• Awareness of health & safety regulations (IOSH/NEBOSH desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations of the building.
• Assist with service partner management.
• Build relationships with occupiers.
• Oversee health & safety and compliance.
• Contribute to budget management.
• Support building projects and improvement works.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer-first mindset

Proactive approach

Job description

Cobalt Recruitment is proud to be working with a leading name in the real estate industry as they seek an Assistant Building Manager to join the on–site team at a prestigious 400,000 sq. ft. multi–tenanted commercial office building in the City of London.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a renowned property brand offering genuine career development, structured training, and a supportive working culture. You'll work closely with an experienced Building Manager, Operations Manager, and Technical Services Manager, gaining exposure to all aspects of building management.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Building Manager with the smooth day–to–day operation of the building, ensuring the highest standards are maintained.

• Assist with managing service partners across hard and soft FM disciplines, ensuring top–quality delivery and compliance.

• Build strong relationships with occupiers, handling queries efficiently and maintaining excellent communication.

• Help oversee health & safety, statutory compliance, and sustainability initiatives across the asset.

• Contribute to budget management, service charge reporting, and procurement processes.

• Support building projects and improvement works alongside the wider on–site team.

About You

• Experience in a property, facilities, or building management role–ideally within a multi–tenanted commercial environment.

• Strong communication and organisational skills with a customer–first mindset.

• A proactive, hands–on approach and eagerness to learn from senior colleagues.

• Awareness of health & safety regulations (IOSH/NEBOSH desirable).

• Ambition to progress your career within a market–leading property business.

What's on Offer

• The chance to work on a landmark 400,000 sq. ft. building in the heart of the City of London.

• Collaboration with a high–performing on–site team, offering exposure to all areas of FM.

• A positive, people–focused culture where professional growth and development are championed.

• Competitive salary and benefits package with clear progression opportunities.

If you're an ambitious Assistant Building Manager looking to develop within a prestigious London asset and grow your career with a leading property brand, we'd love to hear from you.