Building Manager

Cobalt Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property recruitment firm is seeking a motivated Building Manager to oversee a prestigious commercial office in Cardiff. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing a multi-tenanted environment and a strong understanding of FM operations. This role offers excellent career progression, a supportive culture, and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Supportive working culture

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a commercial office building, ideally within a multi-tenanted environment.
• Strong understanding of FM operations, service charge budgets, and statutory compliance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the building, ensuring high service standards.
• Manage service partners across FM disciplines, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with occupiers and stakeholders.
• Oversee health & safety, risk management, and compliance across the property.
• Collaborate with the Property Manager on budgets and capital works planning.
• Drive sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement.

Skills

FM operations

Service charge budgets

Stakeholder management

Communication

Health & safety compliance

Education

IOSH or NEBOSH qualification

Job description

Cobalt Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a leading name in the property industry as they seek a Building Manager to oversee the day–to–day operations of a prestigious, multi–tenanted commercial office building in Cardiff.

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a prime, high–profile asset, ensuring the building delivers an exceptional experience for occupiers, visitors, and stakeholders alike. You'll join a renowned property brand known for its collaborative culture, career progression, and professional development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day–to–day operations and maintenance of the building, ensuring a high standard of service delivery.

• Manage service partners across hard and soft FM disciplines, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and value for money.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with occupiers, promoting a first–class customer experience.

• Oversee health & safety, risk management, and statutory compliance across the property.

• Work closely with the Property Manager to develop budgets, monitor service charge expenditure, and plan capital works.

• Drive sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement within the building.

About You

• Proven experience managing a commercial office building, ideally within a multi–tenanted environment.

• Strong understanding of FM operations, service charge budgets, and statutory compliance.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a proactive and personable approach.

• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification (advantageous but not essential).

• A team player who takes pride in delivering an exceptional occupier experience.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work with one of the most respected names in the real estate sector.

• A supportive, positive working culture where your development is prioritised.

• Excellent scope for career progression across a prestigious portfolio.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you're a motivated Building Manager looking to join a forward–thinking property brand and manage a truly standout asset in Cardiff, we'd love to hear from you.