Assistant Facilities / Building Manager

Michael Page Property & Construction; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management company seeks an Assistant Building Manager to join their team in Birmingham. This role entails managing a prestigious office building, ensuring high standards of service delivery and compliance with health and safety regulations. The successful candidate will support the Building Manager in all aspects of facilities management, including maintenance and contractor management, while also gaining access to corporate benefits and a competitive salary.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension contribution

Private health insurance

Life assurance cover

Access to corporate benefits and discounts

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a Facilities Management or similar role.
• Good understanding of Landlord and Tenant relationships.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety issues related to property management.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Building Manager with total FM for the building including maintenance, cleaning, and security.
• Manage external contractors and oversee service charge/invoicing.
• Conduct full property inspections and develop performance reports.

Skills

Facilities Management

Health and Safety Management

Contract Management

Stakeholder Communication

Auditing

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. Working for the managing agent, the aim of the role is to assist an existing team to deliver a high standard of customer service and Health, Safety and Facilities Management for the building implementing all agreed service levels, property strategy and management standards alongside.

This is a site based role requiring 5 days / week on site.

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 a Facilities Management/Assistant Building Manager role 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
• Able to communicate with stakeholders at all levels
• 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

• GBP35,000 – 42,000
• 25 days holiday
• Pension contribution
• Private health insurance / life assurance cover
• Access to corporate benefits / discounts