Building Manager

Centrick; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Enhanced pension

Birthday day off

Mental health support

Volunteer day

Study support

Medicash

Job summary

Centrick is seeking a facilities manager to oversee day-to-day site operations across the UK, coordinating maintenance, supervising contractors, and supporting resident communications.

You will ensure health & safety compliance, manage building systems checks, and contribute to budgeting, records, and process improvements in a proactive, service‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in building, facilities or property management.
• Sound technical knowledge of building systems, maintenance requirements and contractor management.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation, compliance standards and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular site inspections, identifying maintenance, compliance and health & safety issues.
• Coordinate reactive maintenance, raising work orders and ensuring repairs are completed to a high standard.
• Supervise contractors on site, managing inductions, performance and safe working practices.
• Conduct routine checks of building systems, including fire safety, emergency lighting, lift communications and smoke ventilation.
• Manage site operations, including supplies procurement, stock control, refuse management and communal facilities.
• Maintain security measures, overseeing CCTV, access control, key management and estate regulations.
• Provide excellent resident service, responding to queries, resolving issues and supporting resident communications.
• Maintain accurate records, monitor utilities, support budgeting activities and ensure compliance with company policies and Health & Safety legislation.

Job description

With our headquarters in central Birmingham and teams across the UK, we’re a business built on collaboration. From operations to marketing to finance, our people work together to keep things moving and keep improving. We invest in our people, our tech, and how we work — because getting those right drives better outcomes for our clients, customers, and each other.

What You’ll Be Doing

No two days are the same, but the tasks below offer a glimpse of what to expect. If you don’t meet every point but believe you have the skills to succeed, we encourage you to apply.

• Carry out regular site inspections, identifying maintenance, compliance and health & safety issues.
• Coordinate reactive maintenance, raising work orders and ensuring repairs are completed to a high standard.
• Supervise contractors on site, managing inductions, performance and safe working practices.
• Conduct routine checks of building systems, including fire safety, emergency lighting, lift communications and smoke ventilation.
• Manage site operations, including supplies procurement, stock control, refuse management and communal facilities.
• Maintain security measures, overseeing CCTV, access control, key management and estate regulations.
• Provide excellent resident service, responding to queries, resolving issues and supporting resident communications.
• Maintain accurate records, monitor utilities, support budgeting activities and ensure compliance with company policies and Health & Safety legislation.

What You Need To Succeed

• Experience in building, facilities or property management, with a strong understanding of day-to-day site operations.
• Sound technical knowledge of building systems, maintenance requirements and contractor management.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation, compliance standards and budget management.
• Excellent communication, organisation and IT skills, with a proactive approach to customer service and problem-solving.

Why Join Us?

• Time to Recharge: 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Future Security: Enhanced pension scheme based on role
• Extra Holiday: Your holiday allowance grows with your length of service—because loyalty deserves rewards
• Health & Wellbeing: Medicash, virtual GP, therapies, dental and optical support
• Sick Pay Boost: Company sick pay increases over time to support your wellbeing when you need it most
• Learning & Development: Study support and access to our dedicated academy to help you grow professionally and personally
• Mental Health Support: 24/7 mental health services
• Birthday Bonus: Enjoy an extra day off on your birthday to celebrate your way
• Giving Back: One volunteer day annually to support a charity or cause close to your heart
• Benefit Platform: One online platform for all benefits and recognition

At Centrick, diversity and inclusivity are fundamental to who we are. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a respectful and supportive hiring experience. If you need any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know—we’re here to help you succeed.