Building Manager

Ardan Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardan Recruitment is working on behalf of a leading commercial property consultancy seeking an experienced Building/Facilities Manager to oversee day-to-day operations across three Manchester City Centre buildings totaling around 220,000 sq ft.

This 1-year fixed-term contract starts immediately. You will be the key contact for occupiers, contractors and the client, ensuring health & safety, compliance and excellent service across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities management of a property or portfolio, including line management of staff and contractors
• Strong technical knowledge of premises management
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills
• Good understanding of health and safety legislation and environmental protection requirements
• IT literate, with experience of industry-specific software
• Able to work independently and under pressure

Responsibilities

• Preparation, control and monitoring of the service charge budget in line with the client's budgetary agreement and business timescales, and preparing management reports as required
• Full responsibility for health and safety compliance across the portfolio, including regular audits, fire and evacuation drills, and up-to-date emergency plans and site maps
• Proactively managing risk and insurance compliance with public and statutory bodies
• Maintaining a Crisis Management plan, reviewed and tested annually
• Supporting the compilation of external contracts alongside procurement, in line with company policy
• Maintaining management information and records including asset registers, emergency plans and plant testing, and liaising with local authorities as required
• Ensuring the fabric of each building is maintained to a high standard in line with the management contract and agreed budgets, including delivery of the planned maintenance programme
• Building and maintaining excellent occupier relationships, attending tenant meetings and ensuring the highest standards of service
• Overseeing contractor performance to ensure standards are achieved and maintained
• Direct line management of on-site personnel, ensuring appropriate training, and conducting regular performance reviews and annual appraisals.

Skills

Facilities management

Staff and contractor management

Customer service

Health and safety knowledge

IT literate

Job description

We're recruiting on behalf of a leading commercial property consultancy who are looking for an experienced Building/Facilities Manager to take responsibility of the day-to-day operational management of three commercial buildings in Manchester City Centre, totalling approximately 220,000 sq ft, on behalf of a well-known property company.

This is a 1 year fixed-term contract, available to start immediately. You'll be a key point of contact for occupiers, contractors and the client, ensuring the portfolio is run to the highest standards of health and safety, compliance, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation, control and monitoring of the service charge budget in line with the client's budgetary agreement and business timescales, and preparing management reports as required
• Full responsibility for health and safety compliance across the portfolio, including regular audits, fire and evacuation drills, and up-to-date emergency plans and site maps
• Proactively managing risk and insurance compliance with public and statutory bodies
• Maintaining a Crisis Management plan, reviewed and tested annually
• Supporting the compilation of external contracts alongside procurement, in line with company policy
• Maintaining management information and records including asset registers, emergency plans and plant testing, and liaising with local authorities as required
• Ensuring the fabric of each building is maintained to a high standard in line with the management contract and agreed budgets, including delivery of the planned maintenance programme
• Building and maintaining excellent occupier relationships, attending tenant meetings and ensuring the highest standards of service
• Overseeing contractor performance to ensure standards are achieved and maintained
• Direct line management of on-site personnel, ensuring appropriate training, and conducting regular performance reviews and annual appraisals.

About You

• Proven experience in facilities management of a property or portfolio, including line management of staff and contractors, and management of service agreements
• Strong technical knowledge of premises management
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills
• Good understanding of health and safety legislation and environmental protection requirements
• IT literate, with experience of industry-specific software
• Able to work independently and under pressure

This is a great opportunity to join a globally respected organisation, working on a prestigious portfolio, with genuine scope to make an impact across a busy and varied estate.