Building Manager

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An iconic cultural institution is seeking a skilled Building Manager to oversee the operational management of its historic facility. This full-time role offers the chance to lead a dedicated facilities team, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while enhancing the visitor experience. You will manage all aspects of building operations, from maintenance to capital projects, in a vibrant and inclusive environment. If you are passionate about heritage buildings and public spaces, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact in a renowned art gallery.

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 building compliance, ensuring health & safety obligations are met.
• Oversee capital projects and sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Building Management

Facilities Management

Health & Safety Compliance

Leadership

Communication Skills

Risk Assessment

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.