Building Manager

Rendall & Rittner; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Employee referral scheme

Fully funded training opportunities

Discounts on travel, retail and more

Job summary

Rendall & Rittner is seeking a Building Manager for a prestigious 36-storey residential tower in the City of London. You will lead a dedicated team to ensure exceptional service, safety, and compliance within the building while maintaining high standards across all areas.

This role requires a visible, approachable leader with a focus on both front-of-house interaction and behind-the-scenes operations. A commitment to health and safety, along with strong budgeting skills, is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-end residential or hospitality environments.
• Proven leadership skills in coaching and mentoring teams.
• Deep knowledge of health, safety, and fire compliance legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations at a luxury residential tower.
• Manage a multi-disciplinary on-site team.
• Handle resident communications and updates efficiently.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Health and safety compliance

Budget management

Resident service excellence

Job description

BUILDING MANAGER

• Rendall & Rittner • GBP80,000 - GBP82,000 • The Heron, Barbican - EC2Y 9AP • Mon - Fri 0900 - 1730

DEVELOPMENT DETAILS

You’ll lead operations at a high-end, 36-storey residential tower comprising 285 luxury apartments in the heart of the City. This is a polished, concierge-led environment with a residents' club lounge, screening room, gym and secure parking, serving discerning homeowners and tenants who expect responsive, five-star service. With Moorgate, Barbican and Liverpool Street stations close by, you’ll manage a vibrant, fast-paced setting that blends premium hospitality with rigorous building operations.

ROLE EXPECTATIONS

You will take full ownership for the day-to-day running of the development, leading a multi-disciplinary on-site team to deliver exceptional resident service and building compliance. You'll balance visible front-of-house leadership with behind-the-scenes oversight of H&S, contractors, budgets and preventative maintenance—always anticipating issues and elevating standards.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Residents consistently rate service as exceptional, with swift resolution of requests and clear, proactive communication.
• The building operates safely, legally and efficiently, with immaculate communal areas and zero overdue compliance actions.
• A motivated, high-performing on-site team thrives under your coaching, clear objectives and regular feedback.
• Contractors deliver on SLAs and value for money, with transparent procurement and robust performance management.
• Maintenance is preventative, not reactive, with smart planning that minimises disruption and downtime.
• Budgets are accurate and controlled, with timely reporting and well-justified, cost-effective recommendations.

HOW YOU'LL SPEND MOST OF YOUR TIME

• Leading, coaching and mentoring your team to deliver exceptional standards and support them with career development.
• Owning health, safety and fire compliance, conducting checks, tracking actions and keeping records audit-ready.
• Managing contractors and planned maintenance, approving works, permits and quality assurance.
• Handling resident communications, updates and enquiries with speed, empathy and professionalism.
• Overseeing estate presentation, inspections and standards across all amenities and back-of-house areas.
• Monitoring budgets, raising POs, reconciling invoices and preparing clear operational reports.

WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR

• You excel in high-end residential or hospitality environments and enjoy being visible, approachable and accountable.
• You're a natural people leader who invests in your team's growth and creates a culture of pride and performance.
• You're meticulous on safety and legislation, keeping compliance watertight without losing the human touch.
• You're commercially aware, organised and comfortable making decisions in a dynamic, premium setting.
• You're effective in communicating clearly and calmly with diverse stakeholders, even under pressure.

EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS

• Leading on-site teams in a luxury residential tower, mixed-use building or five-star hotel environment.
• Managing complex H&S, fire safety and building systems, with confidence in interpreting current legislation.
• Overseeing major contractors, planned preventive maintenance and defect management.
• Delivering exceptional front-of-house service and resident experience across premium amenities.
• Budget management, service charge awareness and reporting in a property management context.

WHAT WE OFFER

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Enrolment into the Rendall & Rittner pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme supporting family, health, money and work
• Employee referral scheme
• Team uniform subject to development
• Fully funded training and development opportunities
• Access to discounts across travel, retail, fitness and entertainment

ABOUT RENDALL & RITTNER

Rendall & Rittner is one of the UK’s most established and highly accredited residential leasehold property management companies, managing over 90,000 homes nationwide. Founded in 1990 on the belief that property management should be more professional, transparent and customer-focused, those principles still drive how we operate today as a founding partner of Odevo.

We are people-led and technology-enabled, investing heavily in our teams, systems and continuous improvement. Our standards are recognised through Investors in People Platinum, regulation by RICS and the FCA, and multiple industry awards, including Property Manager of the Year and Managing Agent of the Year.

HOW WE HIRE

• Initial conversation with our talent team
• Interview focused on leadership at a luxury high-rise, resident service excellence, building compliance/H&S, contractor and budget management, and real-world problem solving

We aim to complete the process within two to three weeks and communicate clearly throughout.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documentary evidence of eligibility will be required.