Assistant Building Manager: Lead Operations & Compliance

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 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.