Building Manager

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading managing agent in London is seeking a Building Manager to oversee a premium office building. The role involves managing daily operations, ensuring compliance, and delivering exceptional occupier experiences. Candidates should have experience in commercial office management and strong knowledge of health and safety. This position offers an impactful opportunity in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing commercial office buildings, ideally within the City or wider Central London.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety, statutory compliance, and building operations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all day-to-day building operations and ensuring safety.
• Managing contractors to deliver seamless FM service.
• Building strong relationships with occupiers for customer experience.

Skills

Experience managing commercial office buildings

Strong knowledge of health & safety and statutory compliance

Excellent communication skills

Customer-focused approach

Education

IOSH/NEBOSH qualifications

Job description

Cobalt is delighted to be partnering with a leading managing agent in their search for a Building Manager to oversee a premium office building in the City of London, comprising circa 120,000 sq. ft. of Grade A space. This is an exciting opportunity for a proven FM professional to take ownership of a high-quality asset and deliver an exceptional occupier experience.

The Role

As Building Manager, you will take day-to-day responsibility for the operational success of the building, ensuring it remains a first-class workplace environment for its occupiers. You'll be the central point of contact for tenants, service partners, and stakeholders, driving high standards across all aspects of building management.

• Overseeing all day-to-day building operations, ensuring compliance and safety across the property.
• Managing contractors and service providers to deliver a seamless FM service.
• Building strong relationships with occupiers, providing a best-in-class customer experience.
• Supporting the delivery of ESG and sustainability initiatives.
• Assisting with CAPEX projects and operational improvements.
• Working closely with the client to ensure the asset maintains its premium positioning within the market.

The Person

• Experience managing commercial office buildings, ideally within the City or wider Central London.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety, statutory compliance, and building operations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, customer-focused approach with the ability to influence and lead service providers.
• IOSH/NEBOSH qualifications are desirable.

This role provides the opportunity to manage a prestigious City office asset for a respected managing agent with a reputation for excellence. You will be joining a supportive team and working in a role where you can make a real impact.