Building Manager

Foundation Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Foundation Recruitment is seeking a Building Manager in Leeds to oversee the day-to-day operation of a premier commercial asset. You will balance operational and commercial needs while keeping occupiers satisfied and safety standards high.

You will manage contractors, coordinate projects, and maintain strong tenant relationships, acting as the primary contact for client meetings and stakeholder engagement. The role emphasizes proactive improvement and community initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial building or property management.
• Proven ability to manage contractors and suppliers.
• Strong tenant/occupier liaison and communication.
• Experience with service charge budgets and financial management.
• Capable of client and stakeholder engagement and reporting.
• Experience coordinating planned works and projects.
• Experience leading front-of-house or operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of day-to-day management and operation of the building.
• Monitor a service charge budget of just under £1 million.
• Manage contractors and ensure works are delivered safely and to standard.
• Coordinate projects and planned works across building and car parks.
• Maintain relationships with tenants and occupiers.
• Act as the main contact for client meetings and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure the building is maintained to high standards.
• Manage tenant communications and keep occupiers informed of works.
• Identify opportunities to improve the building and occupier experience.
• Plan and run events to enhance community feel.
• Directly manage and develop Front of House Manager.
• Collaborate with wider property management and client teams.
• Ensure the building remains compliant, well presented and professionally managed.

Skills

Commercial building management

Contractor management

Tenant liaison

Service charge budgeting

Client and stakeholder engagement

Planned works coordination

Front-of-house/operational team mgmt

Job description

As Building Manager, you’ll be responsible for the smooth running of the asset, balancing the operational and commercial requirements of the building with the experience of the occupiers.

There is a strong focus on maintaining high standards while ensuring works are well coordinated and tenants experience as little disruption as possible. You'll therefore need to be confident managing contractors, planning works and communicating effectively with occupiers throughout.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES...

• Taking full ownership of the day-to-day management and operation of the building
• Managing and monitoring a service charge budget of just under £1 million
• Managing contractors and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standard
• Coordinating projects and planned works across the building and car parks
• Maintaining strong relationships with tenants and occupiers
• Acting as a key point of contact for client meetings and stakeholder engagement
• Ensuring the building is maintained to a consistently high standard
• Managing tenant communications and keeping occupiers informed of works and changes
• Identifying opportunities to improve the building and enhance the occupier experience
• Planning and running events and initiatives to create a stronger sense of community
• Directly managing and developing the Front of House Manager
• Working closely with the wider property management and client teams
• Ensuring the building remains compliant, well presented and professionally managed

The client is looking for someone who genuinely enjoys dealing with people, someone who will get to know the occupiers, understand what matters to them and build positive relationships across the building.

ABOUT YOU...

You'll ideally have experience across:

• Commercial building or property management
• Contractor and supplier management
• Tenant and occupier liaison
• Service charge budgets and financial management
• Client and stakeholder engagement
• Planned works and project coordination
• Managing front-of-house or operational teams

Most importantly, you'll be proactive, approachable and commercially minded. You'll be someone who doesn't simply wait for problems to arise, but looks for ways to improve the building, the service and the occupier experience.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants a role where they can genuinely make an impact.

Salary: Up to £40,000

Hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm