Building Manager

Cobalt Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobalt Recruitment is seeking an experienced Building Manager for a newly completed Grade A 160,000 sq ft office in London. You will oversee daily operations, lead a junior manager, coordinate FM services, and ensure high standards of presentation and occupier experience.

The role requires a solid track record in commercial office management, strong H&S knowledge, budget awareness, and the ability to build relationships with tenants and service partners.

Qualifications

• Experience as Building Manager or similar in commercial offices.
• Strong knowledge of FM operations and safety compliance.
• Experience managing external service partners and contracts.
• Financial awareness with service charge budgets.
• Excellent communication and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operational management of a Grade A office building.
• Maintain high standards of presentation, maintenance and service delivery.
• Line manage an Assistant Building Manager.
• Oversee hard and soft FM contracts and service partners.
• Manage health, safety and statutory compliance.
• Support service charge budgeting and expenditure monitoring.
• Build relationships with occupiers and stakeholders.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance.
• Support transition of the asset into full operation.
• Identify opportunities to improve building performance and occupier experience.

Skills

Facilities management

Budget management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Health & safety compliance

Job description

Building Manager – Commercial Office Building

Location: London

Sector: Commercial Property Management

Property: 160,000 sq. ft. Grade A Commercial Office Building

Employment Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Building Manager to oversee a stunning, newly completed 160,000 sq. ft. commercial office building in London, on behalf of a well-established and highly regarded property management organisation.

Having recently achieved Practical Completion, this impressive commercial asset offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Building Manager to take ownership of a high-quality building from the outset, establishing operational procedures, maintaining exceptional standards and delivering a first-class occupier experience.

The successful candidate will have responsibility for the day-to-day operational management of the property, with direct line management responsibility for an Assistant Building Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operational management of a Grade A commercial office building.
• Ensure the building is managed to the highest standards of presentation, maintenance and service delivery.
• Manage and develop an Assistant Building Manager, providing leadership and operational support.
• Oversee hard and soft facilities management services, ensuring contractors consistently meet agreed service standards.
• Manage health, safety and statutory compliance across the property.
• Support the preparation, management and monitoring of service charge budgets and expenditure.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with occupiers, stakeholders and service partners.
• Manage planned preventative maintenance programmes and reactive maintenance activities.
• Support the transition of the newly completed asset into full operational management.
• Identify opportunities to enhance building performance, sustainability and the overall occupier experience.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience as a Building Manager, Deputy Building Manager or Assistant Building Manager within a commercial office environment.
• Strong understanding of commercial building operations, facilities management and health & safety compliance.
• Experience managing service partners and overseeing hard and soft FM contracts.
• Good financial awareness, including experience working with service charge budgets.
• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, hands-on approach to building management.
• Previous line management experience would be advantageous.
• Experience with newly completed buildings, mobilisation or operational handovers would be beneficial.

What's on Offer?

An excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded property brand and take responsibility for an impressive, newly completed commercial office asset.

The role offers genuine ownership of the building's operations, the opportunity to lead an Assistant Building Manager and the chance to establish exceptional management standards from day one.