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Building Operations Manager

Lord Search & Selection

Peterborough

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 45,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Building Operations Manager for a premier residential block of luxury apartments. This role involves managing daily operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and maintaining tenant satisfaction. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong property operations knowledge and excellent interpersonal skills whilst overseeing contractors and service provision.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits
A collaborative and supportive working environment
Opportunities for professional development and training

Qualifications

  • Previous experience as a Building Manager or similar role in a commercial environment.
  • Strong knowledge of building systems and facilities management.
  • Familiarity with health & safety, fire safety, and statutory compliance (IOSH/NEBOSH desirable).

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the daily operations and maintenance of the building.
  • Manage and coordinate hard and soft FM services, including cleaning and security.
  • Conduct regular inspections to ensure health & safety compliance.

Skills

Communication
Problem-solving
Customer-focused mindset
Interpersonal skills
Organisational skills
Responsive

Job description

Job Title - Building Operations Manager
Location - Peterborough
Salary - GBP40,000 - GBP45,000 DOE
Contract Type - Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive Building Operations Manager to take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of a high-profile Residential Block of Luxury Apartments within our clients portfolio.

As the key on-site representative, you will ensure the building operates efficiently, safely, and in line with all compliance and tenant service standards. You ll be the main point of contact for occupiers, contractors, and stakeholders, ensuring a first-class environment for tenants and visitors alike.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee the daily operations and maintenance of the building
  • Manage and coordinate hard and soft FM services, including cleaning, security, M&E, and waste
  • Conduct regular inspections to ensure health & safety, statutory compliance, and building standards are met
  • Respond promptly to tenant queries and ensure high levels of occupier satisfaction
  • Supervise service contractors and monitor performance against KPIs and SLAs
  • Support budgeting and cost control of service charge expenditure
  • Maintain accurate building records, logs, and compliance documentation
  • Work closely with the property and asset management teams to support wider operational and leasing goals
About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring a strong understanding of commercial property operations, excellent communication skills, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving.

Essential skills and experience include
  • Previous experience as a Building Manager or similar role in a commercial environment
  • Strong knowledge of building systems and facilities management
  • Familiarity with health & safety, fire safety, and statutory compliance (IOSH/NEBOSH desirable)
  • Proven ability to manage contractors and service providers
  • Customer-focused mindset with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Organised, responsive, and capable of managing a dynamic workload
Role Tasks
  • Property Inspections and Maintenance: Inspections and Reports
  • Finance: Budgets and Client Accounts
  • Insurance: Building
  • Meetings: Client meetings
  • Correspondence and Administration
  • Breaches of the Lease
  • Contractors
  • Complaints
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • A collaborative and supportive working environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • The chance to manage a prominent commercial asset with autonomy and responsibility
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