Building Manager

Claibon Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Building Manager in Battersea to oversee daily operations of a residential development. You will maintain high standards, liaise effectively with residents, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in the residential sector, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to managing communal areas and contractor supervision. Competitive salary offers being £32,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Direct experience working in the residential sector required.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Organisational ability and building maintenance knowledge are key.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the residential development.
• Maintain high standards in communal areas.
• Liaise with residents, contractors, and staff to ensure compliance.
• Ensure health, safety, and fire safety compliance.
• Supervise contractors and support cleaning operations.

Skills

Customer focus

Building maintenance knowledge

Excellent communication

Organisational ability

Diplomatic approach

Hands-on work attitude

Job description

Building Manager

Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm and Saturdays 8am to 1pm

Battersea SW11

32,000 per annum

We are seeking a proactive and customer focused Building Manager to oversee the smooth day‑to‑day operation of a residential development in Battersea area. The role involves maintaining high standards across communal areas, liaising effectively with residents, managing agents, contractors, and ancillary staff, and ensuring health, safety, and fire safety compliance. You will play a key role in inspections, reporting, contractor supervision, and supporting cleaning operations, while providing a visible, professional presence for residents. The ideal candidate will have direct experience working in a residential sector, excellent communication skills, good organisational ability, good building maintenance knowledge, and a confident yet diplomatic approach, with a flexible and enthusiastic attitude toward hands‑on work.