Building Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £40,000

Annual salary reviews

Discretionary bonus

Heritage building ownership

Job summary

Foundation Recruitment in Liverpool is seeking a hands-on Building Manager to take responsibility for a beautiful, multi-tenanted office building in the city centre.

You will lead day-to-day operations, build strong tenant relationships, manage contractors and service charges, and ensure health, safety and regulatory compliance while preserving the heritage of the building. This is a proactive, visible role with a focus on delivering exceptional occupier experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in Building Manager, Facilities Manager or similar property management role.
• Strong customer service and tenant relationship skills.
• Experience managing contractors, budgets and service charge expenditure.
• Good understanding of health and safety and statutory compliance.
• Experience managing or supervising an on-site team.
• Excellent organisation, communication and problem-solving skills.
• A hands-on approach and the confidence to take ownership.

Responsibilities

• Tenant relations: Build positive relationships with occupiers, acting as the go-to person for queries, issues and day-to-day requirements.
• Contractor management: Oversee contractors and service providers, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard.
• Service charge management: Assist with the preparation and management of service charge budgets, monitoring expenditure and ensuring value for money.
• Health & Safety: Take responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment, overseeing risk assessments and ensuring appropriate procedures are followed.
• Compliance: Ensure all statutory inspections, planned maintenance and compliance requirements are up to date.
• Building management: Oversee the day-to-day running, presentation and maintenance of the building, with particular consideration for its heritage status and preservation requirements.
• Team management: Lead and support the on-site team, creating a positive, service-led approach to building operations.

Skills

Customer service

Tenant relations

Contractor management

Health & safety

Team management

Organization

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on, customer service-oriented Building Manager to take responsibility for a beautiful, multi-tenanted office building in the heart of Liverpool city centre.

THE ROLE...

We are looking for a proactive, approachable and organised Building Manager who will take ownership of the day-to-day operation of the building, ensuring it is managed efficiently, safely and to a consistently high standard.

You will be the main point of contact for tenants, building strong relationships and ensuring their needs are dealt with promptly and professionally. You'll also take responsibility for the building's operational performance, contractor relationships, compliance and financial management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES...

• Tenant Relations: Build positive relationships with occupiers, acting as the go-to person for queries, issues and day-to-day requirements.
• Contractor Management: Oversee contractors and service providers, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard.
• Service Charge Management: Assist with the preparation and management of service charge budgets, monitoring expenditure and ensuring value for money.
• Health & Safety: Take responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment, overseeing risk assessments and ensuring appropriate procedures are followed.
• Compliance: Ensure all statutory inspections, planned maintenance and compliance requirements are up to date.
• Building Management: Oversee the day-to-day running, presentation and maintenance of the building, with particular consideration for its heritage status and preservation requirements.
• Team Management: Lead and support the on-site team, creating a positive, service-led approach to building operations.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR...

We're looking for someone with a genuine can-do attitude who enjoys being visible, accessible and involved in the day-to-day running of a building.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience in a Building Manager, Facilities Manager or similar property management role.
• Strong customer service and tenant relationship skills.
• Experience managing contractors, budgets and service charge expenditure.
• A good understanding of health and safety and statutory compliance.
• Experience managing or supervising an on-site team.
• Excellent organisation, communication and problem-solving skills.
• A hands-on approach and the confidence to take ownership and make things happen.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone approachable, solutions-focused and willing to go the extra mile to deliver an excellent occupier experience.

THE PACKAGE...

• Salary up to £40,000.
• Annual salary reviews.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• The opportunity to take ownership of a unique and characterful heritage building in Liverpool city centre.

If you're a customer-focused Building Manager who enjoys taking responsibility, building relationships and making a real difference to the occupier experience, we'd love to hear from you.