Building Manager

Andersen James Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashdown Phillips are seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to take ownership of a multi-tenanted office building in Leeds. This hands-on, client-facing FM role offers genuine ownership of day-to-day operations, budgets and projects.

You’ll work independently with 4 days on site and 1 day flexible, managing contractors, the service charge budget, compliance with UK legislation, and strong relationships with clients and occupiers.

Qualifications

• Strong FM background within a UK property environment
• Experience managing contractors and supply chains
• Experience managing service charge budgets
• Excellent client and occupier-facing communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of a building

Responsibilities

• Full FM responsibility for the building and day-to-day operational delivery
• Managing contractors and the wider supply chain
• Managing the service charge budget
• Overseeing outsourced cleaning and hosting contracts
• Managing planned and reactive maintenance
• Supporting and delivering major capex projects
• Managing client and occupier relationships
• Ensuring compliance with relevant UK legislation and property requirements
• Building a strong relationship with the client and becoming a trusted advisor
• Working closely with the on-site receptionist and wider occupier community

Job description

Ashdown Phillips are looking for an experienced Facilities Manager to take responsibility for a multi-tenanted office building in Leeds. This is a hands-on, client-facing FM role where you’ll have genuine ownership of the building and will be trusted to manage day-to-day operations, contractors, budgets and projects.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for the successful FM delivery of a prominent multi-tenanted office building, working closely with occupiers, contractors and an overseas investment client.

The role offers a high level of autonomy, with 4 days a week on site and 1 day of flexibility. This would suit someone who is confident working independently and taking ownership without needing to be closely managed.

Key Responsibilities

• Full FM responsibility for the building and day-to-day operational delivery
• Managing contractors and the wider supply chain
• Managing the service charge budget
• Overseeing outsourced cleaning and hosting contracts
• Managing planned and reactive maintenance
• Supporting and delivering major capex projects
• Managing client and occupier relationships
• Ensuring compliance with relevant UK legislation and property requirements
• Building a strong relationship with the client and becoming a trusted advisor.
• Working closely with the on-site receptionist and wider occupier community

About You

We’re looking for someone with a strong FM background who is comfortable taking ownership of a building and dealing directly with senior stakeholders.

You’ll ideally have:

• Strong commercial/technical FM experience within a UK property environment
• Good knowledge of UK property law and compliance
• Experience managing contractors and supply chains
• Experience managing service charge budgets
• Excellent client and occupier-facing communication skills
• The confidence to challenge and push back when required, while remaining diplomatic and solutions-focused
• A self-sufficient approach and the ability to work autonomously
• Experience within a multi-tenanted commercial office environment

This is a great opportunity for an experienced FM who enjoys having ownership of a building, working closely with clients and occupiers, and being trusted to make decisions and drive things forward.