Assistant Building Manager

Foundation Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Foundation Recruitment is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead management of Hard and Soft FM services at a busy commercial property in Manchester. You will oversee contractor performance, compliance, budgeting, and service delivery, ensuring value for money and smooth daily operations.

The role requires strong H&S knowledge, team leadership, and the ability to engage with occupiers and on-site teams. IWFM/IOSH membership is desirable and proficiency with MS Office is expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Facilities Management experience, ideally in commercial property
• Strong understanding of Landlord and Tenant relationships in commercial property
• Experience managing contractors, suppliers and FM services
• IWFM and/or IOSH membership desirable

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor Hard and Soft FM services, ensuring high standards of delivery.
• Support contractor management, including meetings, performance reviews, KPIs and compliance.
• Validate invoices, monitor expenditure and highlight budget variances.
• Assist with Service Charge budgeting and financial management.
• Coordinate maintenance issues and ensure timely resolution, keeping occupiers informed.
• Conduct daily safety tours and regular property inspections.
• Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental procedures are maintained and issues are promptly addressed.
• Build strong relationships with occupiers, contractors and on-site teams.

Skills

Facilities Management

Contract management

Health & Safety

Team management

Communication

Budgeting

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Manage and monitor Hard and Soft FM services, ensuring high standards of delivery.
• Support contractor management, including meetings, performance reviews, KPIs and compliance.
• Validate invoices, monitor expenditure and highlight budget variances.
• Assist with Service Charge budgeting and financial management.
• Manage minor works from initial request through to completion, ensuring quality and value for money.
• Conduct daily safety tours and regular property inspections.
• Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental procedures are maintained and issues are promptly addressed.
• Coordinate maintenance issues and ensure timely resolution, keeping occupiers informed.
• Maintain accurate building information, compliance records and emergency contact details.
• Ensure works are carried out safely and in accordance with appropriate permits and procedures.
• Build strong relationships with occupiers, contractors and on-site teams.
• Support occupier engagement through meetings, forums and networking events.
• Assist with planned and unplanned cover for the wider management team.
• Maintain a professional and welcoming visitor reception experience.
• Support wider Facilities Management initiatives and complete general duties as required.

Experience & Skills

• 3+ years’ Facilities Management experience, ideally within commercial property or a managing agent environment.
• Strong understanding of Landlord and Tenant relationships within commercial property.
• Experience managing contractors, suppliers and FM services.
• Good knowledge of both Hard and Soft FM services.
• Strong Health & Safety knowledge and experience.
• IWFM and/or IOSH membership desirable.
• Experience managing teams and conducting appraisals is advantageous.
• Strong organisational, communication and contract management skills.
• Confident, professional and able to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• High level of attention to detail and professional presentation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced FM professional looking to take the next step in their career within a busy commercial property environment.