Building Manager

Randstad Construction and Property; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Building Manager in London to take ownership of facilities management for a major building. Responsibilities include managing service charge budgets, leading teams, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in building management, hold relevant certifications, and demonstrate strong financial acumen. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Membership in IWFM or RICS required.
• NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health essential.
• Extensive experience in single-site management required.
• Strong background in managing sites over 100,000 sq ft and budgets over 1M.

Responsibilities

• Take control of the service charge budget.
• Build and maintain relationships with tenants and clients.
• Lead and manage the on-site team.
• Monitor supplier work and performance against SLAs.
• Oversee critical M&E services in compliance.
• Develop and manage a capital replacement program.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.

Skills

Financial Acumen

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership

Technical Expertise

Proactive Management

Safety and Compliance

Communication Skills

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Facilities management software

MS Office

Job description

Building Manager

Location: London
Salary: 60k + company benefits
Employment: Permanent, 5 days a week

The Role

We're looking for a Building Manager to take full ownership of facilities management for a major single‑site building. You'll drive the delivery of an effective and compliant service using a combination of in‑house teams and a network of suppliers and consultants.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Acumen: Take control of the service charge budget, from preparation and monitoring to reconciliation and approval of expenditures.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with tenants, clients and internal colleagues, providing top‑tier customer service and clear communication.
• Leadership: Lead and manage the on‑site team, ensuring all HR policies are followed.
• Supplier Oversight: You'll be a key point of contact for our suppliers, monitoring their work, auditing their delivery, and reporting their performance against SLAs.
• Technical Expertise: Oversee critical M&E services, including life safety, vertical transportation, and public health systems, ensuring they are delivered safely and compliantly.
• Proactive Management: Develop and manage a capital replacement program, conduct regular building inspections, and work with specialists to achieve agreed‑upon outcomes.
• Safety and Compliance Champion: Guarantee that the building is compliant with all health, safety, and environmental legislation. You will also enforce robust security and emergency procedures.

Candidate Profile

• Education: A degree or equivalent experience is required.
• Certifications: Membership in IWFM or RICS and a NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health are essential.
• Proven Track Record: You have extensive experience in a similar role, particularly with single‑site management. You have a strong background in managing sites over 100,000 sq ft and/or budgets exceeding 1M.
• Core Competencies: You possess a deep understanding of commercial leases and service charge accounting. You're an expert in managing both in‑house and supplier teams, and you have excellent knowledge of M&E services, health and safety, and environmental regulations.
• Technical Skills: You are highly proficient in MS Office and other relevant facilities management software. You communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and in person.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.