Assistant Building Manager

Office Angels; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

Job summary

Office Angels is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Building Manager to join our team in Trafford Park. You will oversee hard and soft services, support the Senior Building Manager, and drive maintenance programs to ensure reliable building operations.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years in Facilities Management, with IOSH Managing Safely as essential. You should have strong communication, contract management knowledge, and the ability to manage a small team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in Facilities Management with understanding of Managing Agent responsibilities.
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification essential; IWFM membership desirable.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with all levels professionally.
• Flexible, adaptable attitude with strong self-motivation and team leadership experience.
• Experience managing a diverse portfolio of FM services and landlord-tenant relationships.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and contract management skills.
• Awareness training in Fire Risk Assessment, Asbestos Awareness and Water Hygiene management advantageous.
• Proven ability to manage a team and perform appraisals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hard and soft services on-site and implement planned preventative maintenance programmes.
• Assist the Senior Building Manager in supplier meetings, performance assessments and KPI monitoring.
• Validate invoices and monitor expenditures, alerting management to variances.
• Promote occupier engagement via tenant meetings, working groups and networking events.
• Manage minor works requests ensuring value and timely completion.
• Conduct daily safety tours and property inspections with reports.
• Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental management systems are in place and maintained.
• Collaborate on Service Charge budget production and management.
• Address service and maintenance issues promptly with stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate property information for FM Coordinators and helpdesk.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety arrangements for works.
• Coordinate with occupiers, on-site staff and service providers.
• Support national/regional FM service strategies and attend meetings/training.

Skills

Facilities Management

Education

IOSH Managing Safely

IWFM membership

Job description

Assistant Building Manager
Trafford Park

Salary up to 35,000 depending on experience

Are you passionate about Facilities Management and looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Our client, a leading organisation in the property management sector, is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant Building Manager to join their team

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and monitor all Hard and Soft services on-site to ensure effective delivery and establish planned preventative maintenance programmes.
• Assist the Senior Building Manager in conducting contract meetings with suppliers, including performance assessments and compliance monitoring through a KPI management system.
• Validate invoices for services and completed works, while keeping a close eye on expenditures to alert the Management Team of any significant variances.
• Promote occupier engagement through various forums, including tenant meetings, working groups and networking events.
• Manage requests for minor works on-site, ensuring implementation and completion to the highest standards and best value.
• Conduct daily safety tours and periodic property inspections, reporting findings using agreed formats and templates.
• Ensure that all Health, Safety, and Environmental management systems are in place, maintained and issues are managed according to departmental procedures.
• Collaborate with the Management Team in the production and ongoing management of the Service Charge budget.
• Address service and maintenance issues promptly, ensuring all parties are kept informed throughout the process.
• Maintain accurate property information and ensure it is readily available to FM Coordinators and the helpdesk.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety arrangements for any works carried out at the property.
• Liaise effectively with occupiers, on-site staff, and service providers for smooth building operations.
• Achieve and maintain OHSAS 18001 objectives for health and safety management.
• Cover planned and unplanned absences of the Management Team as necessary.
• Provide a well‑managed visitor reception area, acting as the first point of contact for all occupiers and staff and resolve disputes professionally.
• Assist in implementing national/regional FM service strategies.
• Attend internal/external meetings and training to enhance professional competency.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Facilities Management with a thorough understanding of Managing Agent responsibilities.
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification is essential, with IWFM and/or IOSH membership highly desirable.
• Exceptional communication skills to engage with all levels professionally and supportively.
• A flexible, adaptable, and cooperative attitude with strong self‑motivation.
• Experience in managing a diverse portfolio of FM services and a solid understanding of landlord-tenant relationships.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and sound contract management skills.
• Awareness training in Fire Risk Assessment, Asbestos Awareness and Water Hygiene management is advantageous.
• Proven ability to manage a team and carry out performance appraisals.

Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus
• 25 days holiday
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Engaging work environment with a focus on team collaboration

Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.