Building Manager

REAP RECRUITMENT LTD; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

REAP RECRUITMENT LTD is seeking an experienced Building Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of a prominent multi-tenanted office building in Basingstoke. You will act as the on-site presence, coordinating maintenance, compliance and occupier relations.

The role is client-side with autonomy on site, offering a 35,000–40,000 GBP salary, Monday–Friday 8am–5pm, and no shift pattern as part of a stable, long-term position.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in building management or facilities management or a similar property-related role.
• Experience coordinating contractors and maintenance works.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety and building compliance.
• Familiarity with CAFM or other property/safety management systems (CAFM preferred).
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and online systems.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with occupiers, contractors and stakeholders.
• Proactive, organised and able to work independently and see issues through to completion.
• Professional, approachable and customer-focused manner.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of day-to-day operational management and presentation of the building.
• Be a visible and approachable point of contact for occupiers, contractors and stakeholders.
• Coordinate maintenance activity, raise and follow through works and ensure issues are resolved.
• Manage contractors on site, monitoring work, standards and safe working practices.
• Carry out regular building inspections, identifying maintenance, repair, presentation and compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate building, statutory testing and compliance records.
• Support Health & Safety requirements and ensure relevant systems and documentation remain up to date.
• Ensure common areas and facilities are clean, safe and professionally presented.
• Build positive relationships with occupiers, responding to queries and keeping them informed.
• Liaise with the appointed agent around office viewings and presentation of vacant space.
• Work closely with wider Property and Facilities Management team, escalating significant issues where appropriate.

Job description

• Basingstoke
• On–site Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm
• GBP35,000–GBP40,000

About the Opportunity

An excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial or residential Building Manager, or a Facilities or Property Manager with transferable experience, to take responsibility for the day–to–day operation of a prominent multi–tenanted office building in Basingstoke.

Working client–side on behalf of the building owner, you'll be the visible on–site presence, taking ownership of building operations, maintenance, contractor coordination, compliance and the day–to–day experience of occupiers.

You'll work closely with the managing agent and a Regional Facilities Manager while having the autonomy to manage activity on site, identify issues and ensure they are followed through to resolution.

Why This Role?

• GBP35,000–GBP40,000 depending on experience
• Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm (1 hour lunch)
• No shift pattern
• Client–side role with day–to–day ownership of the building
• Varied position combining building operations, maintenance, compliance and occupier relationships
• Opportunity to work within a building undergoing continued investment and refurbishment
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• On–site parking
• Well–connected Basingstoke location, within walking distance of the railway station and town centre

What You'll Do

• Take ownership of the day–to–day operational management and presentation of the building
• Be a visible and approachable point of contact for occupiers, contractors and other stakeholders
• Coordinate maintenance activity, raise and follow through works and ensure issues are resolved effectively
• Manage contractors attending site, monitoring work, standards and safe working practices
• Carry out regular building inspections, identifying maintenance, repair, presentation and compliance requirements
• Maintain accurate building, statutory testing and compliance records
• Support Health & Safety requirements and ensure relevant systems and documentation remain up to date
• Ensure common areas and facilities are clean, safe and professionally presented
• Build positive relationships with occupiers, responding to queries and keeping them informed
• Liaise with the appointed agent around office viewings and the presentation of vacant space
• Work closely with the wider Property and Facilities Management team, escalating significant issues where appropriate

What You'll Bring

• Previous experience in Building Management, Facilities Management or a similar property–related role
• Practical knowledge of building maintenance and the confidence to identify issues and know when specialist input is required
• Experience coordinating contractors and maintenance works
• A good understanding of Health & Safety and building compliance
• Confidence using CAFM or other property, facilities or safety management systems, with CAFM experience preferred
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and online systems
• Excellent communication and relationship–building skills with occupiers, contractors and stakeholders
• A proactive, organised and practical approach, with the ability to work independently and see issues through to completion
• A professional, approachable and customer–focused manner
• IOSH or an equivalent Health & Safety qualification would be advantageous

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK without restriction.

Interested?

Apply today through Reap Recruitment or contact Donna Edwards for a confidential discussion about this opportunity, your longer–term career goals and the wider property and facilities management market.

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