Building Operations & Tenant Experience Lead

Foundation Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Foundation Recruitment is seeking a Building Manager in Leeds to oversee the day-to-day operation of a premier commercial asset. You will balance operational and commercial needs while keeping occupiers satisfied and safety standards high.

You will manage contractors, coordinate projects, and maintain strong tenant relationships, acting as the primary contact for client meetings and stakeholder engagement. The role emphasizes proactive improvement and community initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial building or property management.
• Proven ability to manage contractors and suppliers.
• Strong tenant/occupier liaison and communication.
• Experience with service charge budgets and financial management.
• Capable of client and stakeholder engagement and reporting.
• Experience coordinating planned works and projects.
• Experience leading front-of-house or operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of day-to-day management and operation of the building.
• Monitor a service charge budget of just under £1 million.
• Manage contractors and ensure works are delivered safely and to standard.
• Coordinate projects and planned works across building and car parks.
• Maintain relationships with tenants and occupiers.
• Act as the main contact for client meetings and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure the building is maintained to high standards.
• Manage tenant communications and keep occupiers informed of works.
• Identify opportunities to improve the building and occupier experience.
• Plan and run events to enhance community feel.
• Directly manage and develop Front of House Manager.
• Collaborate with wider property management and client teams.
• Ensure the building remains compliant, well presented and professionally managed.

Skills

Commercial building management

Contractor management

Tenant liaison

Service charge budgeting

Client and stakeholder engagement

Planned works coordination

Front-of-house/operational team mgmt

Job description

Foundation Recruitment is seeking a Building Manager in Leeds to oversee the day-to-day operation of a premier commercial asset. You will balance operational and commercial needs while keeping occupiers satisfied and safety standards high.

You will manage contractors, coordinate projects, and maintain strong tenant relationships, acting as the primary contact for client meetings and stakeholder engagement. The role emphasizes proactive improvement and community initiatives.