Building Manager

Grosvenor Group; Lairg; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in estate management is seeking a Building Manager to oversee construction and maintenance across the Reay Forest Estate. The role requires strong project management skills, a degree in a relevant field, and a minimum of 5 years of experience. The successful candidate will manage budgets, ensure quality control, and coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure all projects are completed effectively and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in construction management, ideally in rural settings.
• Detail-oriented and proactive with independent and team-oriented abilities.
• Full driving license required for travel across the Estate.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee building projects from inception to completion.
• Manage budgets and ensure compliance with building regulations and safety standards.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors and staff on site.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Negotiation

Construction Software Proficiency

Building Codes Knowledge

Education

Degree in Surveying, Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Professional Membership (RICS, CIOB, etc.)

Job description

Building Manager

Reporting to:

Estate Manager, Reay Forest Estate

Department:

Maintenance

Management responsibility:

Estate Chargehand and Maintenance Team

Primary location:

Reay Forest Estate, Sutherland

Main purpose of role

The Building Manager is responsible for overseeing the construction, maintenance, and management of buildings across the Reay Forest Estate. This role involves ensuring that all refurbishment and maintenance projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The role holder will also be responsible for coordinating with contractors, suppliers, and local authorities. Close liaison with our other Estates and colleagues will be essential.

Responsibilities

• Project Management: Plan, execute, and oversee building and infrastructure projects from inception to completion.

• Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM): To manage the CDM control for the Estate projects and ensure compliance with current legislation.

• Budget Management: Develop and manage budgets for building and infrastructure projects, ensuring cost-effective solutions.

• Quality Control: Ensure all construction work meets the required standards and regulations.

• Team Coordination: Supervise and coordinate the work of staff, contractors, and subcontractors.

• Compliance: Ensure all projects and property assets comply with mandatory inspections and servicing, local building codes, CDM & safety regulations, and environmental standards.

• Maintenance: Oversee the maintenance and repair of existing buildings and infrastructure, ensuring they remain functional and safe.

• Management Information and Reporting: Update and engage with software systems related to the property management activities (Qube, Stock Condition and C365). Prepare regular reports on project progress, budget status, and any issues encountered.

• Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with local authorities, community members, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.

• Line Management: To line manage, develop and support the maintenance team.

• Developing Work Pipelines: Utilising the Estate Stock Condition Survey to develop a strong pipeline of works considering timescales, budgets, resources and required standards.

• Leadership Team: Contribute to the strategic planning and management of the Estate.
  

All Manager roles include the following responsibilities:

General Management Duties

• To continuously develop and improve.

• To comply with company policy and best practise in security, legal and regulatory compliance.

• To carry out duties, within the relevant legislation at all times and be familiar with the terms of all current legislation relevant to the role.

• To ensure Information Governance and Health and Safety responsibilities are fulfilled.

• To complete any other duties as required from time to time.

Essential skills, attributes and values

• Education: A degree in a Surveying, Construction Management or Civil Engineering field.

• Professional Qualification: Ideally a professional membership of a relevant industry body such as RICS, CIOB, APM, CABE, ICE.

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction management, preferably in rural settings.

• Skills: Strong project management skills, excellent communication and negotiation abilities, proficiency in construction software, and a thorough understanding of building codes and regulations.

• Personal Attributes: Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently and as part of a team.

• A Full Driving Licence: To travel across our Estate to various projects and sites.
  

All employees must uphold the shared values of Grosvenor:

• Integrity, be honest, fair and open

• Trust, be loyal, reliable and deliver on commitments

• Respect, be inclusive, straightforward, collaborative, caring and thoughtful

Additional information

• The role holder will be primarily office based, however will be required to work in a rural setting for elements of this position.

• Travel to the Eaton Estate in Chester on a quarterly basis to attend wider compliance meetings.

• Join the Out of Hours and Duty Manager rota, responding to call outs where required.
  

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