Building Manager

Ardan Recruitment; Bolton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardan Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a leading commercial property consultancy to hire a Building Manager for three Manchester City Centre offices totaling ~220,000 sq ft. This 1-year fixed-term contract starts immediately.

You will be the main contact for occupiers, contractors and the client, ensuring high standards of H&S, compliance and service. Applicants should have proven facilities management experience, strong health & safety knowledge, and IOSH certification; IWFM desirable.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities management of a property or portfolio, including line management of staff and contractors, and management of service agreements
• Strong technical knowledge of premises management
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills
• Good understanding of health and safety legislation and environmental protection requirements
• IT literate, with experience of industry-specific software
• Able to work independently and under pressure

Responsibilities

• Preparation, control and monitoring of the service charge budget in line with the client's budgetary agreement and business timescales, and preparing management reports as required
• Full responsibility for health and safety compliance across the portfolio, including regular audits, fire and evacuation drills, and up-to-date emergency plans and site maps
• Proactively managing risk and insurance compliance with public and statutory bodies
• Maintaining a Crisis Management plan, reviewed and tested annually
• Supporting the compilation of external contracts alongside procurement, in line with company policy
• Maintaining management information and records including asset registers, emergency plans and plant testing, and liaising with local authorities as required
• Ensuring the fabric of each building is maintained to a high standard in line with the management contract and agreed budgets, including delivery of the planned maintenance programme
• Building and maintaining excellent occupier relationships, attending tenant meetings and ensuring the highest standards of service
• Overseeing contractor performance to ensure standards are achieved and maintained
• Direct line management of on-site personnel, ensuring appropriate training, and conducting regular performance reviews and annual appraisals.

Job description

Building Manager

Manchester | 1 Year Fixed-Term Contract

The Opportunity

We're recruiting on behalf of a leading commercial property consultancy who are looking for an experienced Building/Facilities Manager to take responsibility of the day-to-day operational management of three commercial buildings in Manchester City Centre, totalling approximately 220,000 sq ft, on behalf of a well-known property company.

This is a 1 year fixed-term contract, available to start immediately. You'll be a key point of contact for occupiers, contractors and the client, ensuring the portfolio is run to the highest standards of health and safety, compliance, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation, control and monitoring of the service charge budget in line with the client's budgetary agreement and business timescales, and preparing management reports as required
• Full responsibility for health and safety compliance across the portfolio, including regular audits, fire and evacuation drills, and up-to-date emergency plans and site maps
• Proactively managing risk and insurance compliance with public and statutory bodies
• Maintaining a Crisis Management plan, reviewed and tested annually
• Supporting the compilation of external contracts alongside procurement, in line with company policy
• Maintaining management information and records including asset registers, emergency plans and plant testing, and liaising with local authorities as required
• Ensuring the fabric of each building is maintained to a high standard in line with the management contract and agreed budgets, including delivery of the planned maintenance programme
• Building and maintaining excellent occupier relationships, attending tenant meetings and ensuring the highest standards of service
• Overseeing contractor performance to ensure standards are achieved and maintained
• Direct line management of on-site personnel, ensuring appropriate training, and conducting regular performance reviews and annual appraisals.

About You

• Proven experience in facilities management of a property or portfolio, including line management of staff and contractors, and management of service agreements
• Strong technical knowledge of premises management
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills
• Good understanding of health and safety legislation and environmental protection requirements
• IT literate, with experience of industry-specific software
• Able to work independently and under pressure
• IOSH qualification required
• IWFM qualification desirable

This is a great opportunity to join a globally respected organisation, working on a prestigious portfolio, with genuine scope to make an impact across a busy and varied estate.