Building Fabric Manager

Facilitate Search Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Global Facilities Management Provider is seeking an experienced Building Fabric Manager to oversee all building fabric maintenance on a high-profile site in Birmingham. This leadership role involves managing a team, ensuring compliance, conducting audits, and maintaining building safety while delivering exceptional client service. Candidates should have proven experience in building fabric management and a strong understanding of various construction trades. IT literacy and knowledge of health and safety legislation are also essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building fabric management or supervisory FM role.
• Strong technical understanding of trades: carpentry, masonry, painting, roofing, glazing.
• Experience managing teams and subcontractors on large or complex sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the building fabric team and subcontractors.
• Oversee planned and reactive building fabric maintenance.
• Conduct regular site inspections and compliance audits.

Skills

Building Fabric Management

Team Management

Communication Skills

H&S Legislation Knowledge

CAFM Systems

Education

Relevant Trade Qualification or Building Certification

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Building Fabric Manager to join a Global Facilities Management Provider on a high-profile, large-scale site. The successful candidate will oversee all building fabric maintenance, minor works, compliance, and project delivery across the estate. This is a key leadership role ensuring the site remains safe, compliant, and well-maintained while delivering exceptional service to our client.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the building fabric team, including carpenters, painters, multi-skilled trades, and subcontractors.
• Oversee planned and reactive building fabric maintenance across the site.
• Manage minor works, small projects, refurbishments, and lifecycle replacements.
• Conduct regular site inspections, condition surveys, and compliance audits.
• Ensure all work meets statutory, regulatory, and health & safety requirements.
• Coordinate with M&E teams and Soft FM teams to deliver integrated FM services.
• Manage subcontractor performance, RAMS, permits, and quality control.
• Prepare reports, maintain asset registers, and support budget planning.
• Identify opportunities for improvement, cost savings, and efficiency.
• Act as a key point of contact for the client, ensuring strong communication and service delivery.

Requirements

• Proven experience in building fabric management or supervisory FM role.
• Strong technical understanding of trades: carpentry, masonry, painting, roofing, glazing, and general building works.
• Experience managing teams and subcontractors on large or complex sites.
• Solid knowledge of H&S legislation (including CDM).
• Good understanding of compliance frameworks and asset management.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• IT-literate with experience using CAFM systems.
• Relevant trade qualification or building / facilities-related certification (desired)