Assistant Building Manager (FM)

Michael Page; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Building Manager to support the management of a prestigious corporate office in Birmingham. This role involves overseeing facilities operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and delivering top-notch customer service. You'll play a key role in managing both hard and soft services while collaborating with contractors and stakeholders. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will enhance the operational excellence of a multi-site property portfolio, and enjoy a competitive salary along with generous benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension contribution

Private health insurance

Life assurance cover

Access to corporate benefits and discounts

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in Facilities Management or similar.
• Knowledge of Landlord-Tenant relationships in commercial property.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor Hard and Soft services for effective performance.
• Conduct property inspections and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Facilities Management

Health and Safety Management

Contract Management

Customer Service

Education

IOSH Certification

Job description

Excellent opportunity for an Assistant Building Manager to join a leading managing agent overseeing a prestigious corporate office building in the heart of Birmingham

Client Details

A leading property management company are currently recruiting an Assistant Building Manager to assist in operating a commercial property in the heart of Birmingham. The aim of the role is to assist an existing team to deliver high standard of customer service and Health, Safety and Facilities Management across a multi–site, multi–client portfolio of commercial and mixed–use properties; implementing all agreed service levels, property strategy and management standards alongside.

Description

Reporting directly to the Building Manager you will assist with total FM for the building including, maintenance, cleaning, security and front of house ensuring it fully compliant, fit for purpose and creates and excellent environment for all key stakeholders both tenants and visitors.

Roles & Responsibilities

• The management and on–going monitoring of all Hard and Soft services delivered on site(s) to ensure effective performance delivery. Establishing planned preventative maintenance programmes where none exist.
• Undertake regular contract meetings and monitoring with suppliers including a formal assessment of performance (audit, monitoring and KPI's)
• Oversee service charge / invoicing
• Manage external contractors on site and issue permits for work
• Carry out full property inspections and create reports
• Ensure that all Health, Safety and Environmental management systems are in place and maintained

Profile

• At least 2 years' experience in Facilities Management or similar environment
• A good working knowledge of the relationship between Landlord and Tenant within commercial property.
• Knowledge and experience of managing a variety of Health and Safety and related issues
• IOSH certification
• Good contract management skills with experience of a formal performance management system (KPIs)
• Good understanding of soft and hard services aspects of Facilities Management
• Awareness training in Fire Risk Assessment, Asbestos Awareness, Water Hygiene management

Job Offer

• 32,000 – 38,000
• 25 days holiday
• Pension contribution
• Private health insurance / life assurance cover
• Access to corporate benefits / discounts