Building Supervisor (Architecture)

The Crowd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Flexible hours

Strong benefits

Job summary

A prominent cultural institution in London is seeking an experienced Building Supervisor to manage a Grade I listed building's safety, maintenance, and compliance. The role involves overseeing daily operations, liaising with contractors, and ensuring the preservation of the building and its collections. Ideal candidates should possess strong building management skills, with proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit preferred. The position offers competitive pay, flexible hours, and the opportunity to work in a vibrant and historic environment.

Qualifications

• Previous facilities, building supervision, or architecture experience within an art gallery or museum environment.
• Strong understanding of building systems, H&S requirements, and statutory compliance.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily running of the building, ensuring it remains safe, secure, and operational.
• Act as the main point of contact for facilities-related queries from staff and contractors.
• Coordinate external contractors and suppliers, ensuring work is completed to a high standard.
• Coordinate external contractors and suppliers, ensuring work is completed to a high standard.
• Support health & safety compliance including risk assessments, fire safety checks, incident reporting, and record keeping.
• Monitor and manage building systems such as lighting, security, heating, and access control.
• Assist with space planning, room set-ups, moves, and general workplace support.
• Respond promptly to maintenance issues, repairs, and urgent callouts.
• Maintain accurate logs, schedules, and compliance documentation.
• Support small works, upgrades, and improvement projects across the building.

Skills

Building supervision experience

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in Revit

Strong organisational skills

Good communication skills

Computer-literate

Organisational skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

The Crowd are working with a major national cultural institution dedicated to preserving, exhibiting, and celebrating some of the world’s most significant works of art. They are seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Building Supervisor to join their passionate and loyal team.

This role is responsible for managing and overseeing an extensive drawing archive for a Grade I listed building in the heart of London. In addition, you will assist in the delivery and management of maintenance activities, liaise with contractors, manage audits, and carry out regular inspections of the building. The postholder will play a crucial role in maintaining the safety and preservation of not only the building, but also the collections, staff, and visiting public.

They are seeking candidates with a strong background in building management, as well as someone who can monitor progress on building projects and demonstrate knowledge of building regulations, technical drawings, and contract administration. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit would be highly desirable. This role would particularly suit candidates with previous experience in architecture or within an art gallery or museum environment.

They’re offering a competitive package, flexible hours, strong benefits, and a chance to work in a passionate, creative and historical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily running of the building, ensuring it remains safe, secure, and fully operational
• Act as the main point of contact for all facilities-related queries from staff and contractors
• Carry out routine inspections of the premises, identifying maintenance needs and escalating where required
• Coordinate external contractors and suppliers, ensuring work is completed to a high standard.
• Support health & safety compliance including risk assessments, fire safety checks, incident reporting, and record keeping
• Monitor and manage building systems such as lighting, security, heating, and access control
• Assist with space planning, room set-ups, moves, and general workplace support
• Respond promptly to maintenance issues, repairs, and urgent callouts
• Maintain accurate logs, schedules, and compliance documentation
• Support small works, upgrades, and improvement projects across the building

Key Skills / Requirements

• Previous facilities, building supervision or architecture experience within an art gallery or museum environment
• Strong understanding of building systems, H&S requirements, and statutory compliance
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit is highly desirable
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple workstreams
• Confident liaising with contractors, suppliers, and internal teams
• Competent with basic maintenance tasks and practical problem-solving
• Good communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond effectively to urgent issues
• Computer-literate with experience updating logs and compliance records

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