Building Manager

Catch 22; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,700 - 47,300; Full time

Job summary

Catch 22 are seeking an experienced Building Manager to oversee a commercial property near Manchester city centre. The role involves leading hard and soft facilities management, contract and budget oversight, and ensuring health, safety and environmental compliance.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in facilities management, landlord–tenant knowledge, and IOSH Managing Safely certification. Apply now or contact Laura for more details regarding the role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Facilities Management.
• Knowledge of landlord–tenant relationships within commercial property.
• Proven experience in health and safety management, including fire risk, asbestos, and water hygiene.
• Strong contract management skills and experience leading a team.
• IOSH Managing Safely certification (essential).
• Membership of IWFM/IOSH (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of hard and soft facilities management services.
• Manage contracts, budgets, and procurement processes to ensure effective service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Conduct regular property inspections and safety tours.
• Liaise with occupiers, staff, and service providers to maintain smooth building operations.

Skills

Facilities management

Contract management

Health & safety

Team leadership

IWFM/IOSH

Job description

Catch 22 are working with a large independent property management organisation, who are seeking an experienced Building Manager to oversee a commercial property close to the centre of Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive professional to join a leading property management team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the delivery of both hard and soft facilities management services.
• Manage contracts, budgets, and procurement processes to ensure effective service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Conduct regular property inspections and safety tours.
• Liaise with occupiers, staff, and service providers to maintain smooth building operations.

Ideal Candidate:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Facilities Management, with a strong understanding of managing agent responsibilities. (Preferred)
• Knowledge of landlord‑tenant relationships within commercial property.
• Proven experience in health and safety management, including awareness of fire risk, asbestos, and water hygiene.
• Strong contract management skills and experience leading a team.
• IOSH Managing Safely certification (essential).
• Membership of IWFM/IOSH (preferred).

This role is paying a salary of up to GBP43,000, working Monday to Friday. If you are a dedicated and experienced facilities management professional, apply now or get in touch with Laura on (phone number removed) or (url removed)