Building Manager

Merrifield Consultants; Greater London; On-site; GBP 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Building Manager to oversee the operational management of a prestigious cultural institution in Central London. This full-time, permanent role offers a unique opportunity to lead a dedicated facilities team while ensuring the highest standards of compliance and safety. As the Building Manager, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the heritage of the building while enhancing the visitor experience. If you are passionate about managing heritage buildings and thrive in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building or facilities management in a complex environment.
• Strong understanding of health & safety regulations and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Manage all building and facilities operations including security and maintenance.
• Lead on compliance, ensuring statutory obligations are met.

Skills

Building Management

Facilities Management

Health & Safety Compliance

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

IOSH or NEBOSH Qualification

Tools

BMS Systems

CAFM Systems

Job description

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Location: Central London | Salary: £60,186 per annum | Full-time, Permanent

Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering with a world-renowned art gallery to recruit an experienced and highly capable Building Manager. This is a rare opportunity to take a leading role in managing the facilities and infrastructure of an iconic cultural institution, ensuring an exceptional environment for visitors, staff, and the collection alike.

You will oversee the operational management of a historic and high-profile building, lead a skilled facilities team, and be responsible for the strategic planning and delivery of maintenance, safety and compliance.

About the Role

Permanent, full-time position based in Central London.

Salary: £60,186 per annum

Responsibilities:

• Manage all building and facilities operations including security, maintenance, and cleaning.
• Lead on building compliance, ensuring statutory and health & safety obligations are met.
• Oversee capital projects, refurbishments, and sustainability initiatives.
• Maintain and manage essential systems (HVAC, lighting, fire safety, etc).
• Liaise with internal teams and external contractors, providing expert technical advice.
• Support planning and logistics for public and private events.
• Develop and manage budgets related to building operations and facilities.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in building or facilities management in a complex or heritage environment.
• Strong understanding of statutory compliance, health & safety regulations, and risk assessment.
• Confident leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to collaborate across departments.
• Proficient in the use of BMS and CAFM systems.
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification is highly desirable.
• Experience working within a cultural, public sector, or charitable organisation is advantageous.

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for managing heritage buildings and enhancing public spaces, we’d love to hear from you.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  General Business

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations and Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos

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