Assistant Building Manager

CBRE; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking an Assistant Building Manager for our Manchester team. You will supervise a team responsible for coordinating a range of departmental and financial activities on behalf of a client or group.

The role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience, knowledge of BMS/CMMS systems, and strong organisational skills. You will ensure compliance with real estate regulations and CBRE QHSE standards while supporting operations with best-practice initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; 3–5 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• IOSH Managing Safely or relevant health & safety compliance experience.
• Experience with BMS and CMMS systems.
• Building regulation knowledge (LOLER, PUWER, Work at Height, Fire Safety).
• Ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Competence with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organisation and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team responsible for coordinating departmental and financial activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve service delivery with Market Leaders.
• Verify vendor management data accuracy and up-to-date information.
• Review and approve vendor invoices, expenses, and contract execution processes.
• Ensure consistent and timely service and support from the team.
• Lead data integrity reviews across systems and ensure compliance with policy and legal/regulatory requirements.
• Assist in developing best practices, policies, and initiatives to support operations.
• Participate in internal audits (ISO, LEED/WELL, CBRE QHSE audits).
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify quality, QHSE standards and client requirements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

BMS

CMMS

MS Office

Job description

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting an Assistant Building Manager to join the team in Manchester.

About The Role

As a CBRE Assistant Building Manager, you will supervise a team responsible for the coordination of a variety of departmental and financial activities.

This job is part of the Property Management job function. They are responsible for operating buildings on behalf of a client or group.

What You’ll Do

• Work with multiple Market Leaders to identify opportunities to improve service delivery to customers.
• Verify the database of vendor management information is accurate and up to date.
• Review and approve vendor invoices, billings, expense reports, accounts receivables, and contract execution process.
• Ensure service and support provided by the team is consistent and timely.
• Responsible for review of data integrity across systems.
• Ensure compliance with company policy, real estate law, and QHSE regulations.
• Assist with the development of best practices, policies, procedures, and initiatives to support operations.
• Participate in the internal audit process i.e. ISO Audits, LEED/WELL, CBRE QHSE Audits, etc.
• To carry out regular inspection audits of the site core areas, including quality standards, QHSE, and any other client requirements.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• IOSH Managing Safely, or experience in monitoring Health & Safety compliance obligations
• Experience working with BMS & CMMS Systems
• Building Regulation Knowledge i.e. LOLER, PUWER, Work at Height, Fire Safety etc
• Requires the ability to explain complex concepts or sensitive information.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Excellent organizational skills with a master- level inquisitive mindset.
• Good personal organisation; time management and the ability to prioritise

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

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