Junior Building Manager

Staging It; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Building Manager to support senior management in maintaining high standards of safety and service delivery. This role involves a diverse range of responsibilities, including managing relationships with stakeholders, overseeing essential services, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a background in facilities management and a passion for continuous improvement. Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing customer experiences and driving sustainability initiatives in a vibrant London setting.

Qualifications

• A qualification in facilities management or related field is required.
• Health & Safety certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with stakeholders and ensure SLA compliance.
• Oversee essential services and support new building projects.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Facilities Management

Health & Safety Compliance

Customer Service

Budget Management

Project Oversight

Education

Qualification in Facilities Management

Health & Safety Certification (NEBOSH, IOSH)

Job description

***Junior Building Manager ***

Robert Half is working with a client looking for a Junior Building Manager based in central London.

Salary - up to £40 000 (DOE)

The Junior Building Manager is responsible for the effectively supporting senior building management of building operations, ensuring facilities are maintained to the highest standards of safety, compliance, and service delivery. This role covers a range of responsibilities across hard and soft facilities management, environmental performance, health and safety, and project oversight.

Responsibilities:

• Liaison & Relationships: Build and manage relationships with institutions, landlords, occupiers, suppliers, and external agencies; ensure SLA compliance and represent facilities both internally and externally.
• Customer Service & Support: Provide expert advice across multiple buildings, improve service delivery, respond to urgent issues, and enhance customer experience.
• Compliance & Health & Safety: Ensure buildings are safe, operational, and compliant with health, safety, and legal standards; manage risk assessments, emergency procedures, incident reporting, and statutory obligations.
• Organisation & Operations: Oversee essential services (security, maintenance, cleaning, waste, etc.), manage contractors, contribute to budgets, environmental initiatives, and support new building projects.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive service quality, advise on policy, deliver sustainability programmes, monitor energy use, and contribute to capital improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• A qualification in facilities management, building services, or a related field.
• Health & Safety certification (e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH) preferred.

Experience:

• Experience of working in a facilities environment
• Experience in both hard and soft FM services.
• Experience of managing PPMs and contractors
• Familiarity with managing statutory compliance, maintenance contracts, and refurbishment projects.
• Budget management and financial forecasting experience.
• Comfortable working with stakeholders at all levels, including external suppliers and contractors.
• Successful experience of managing partnerships and 3rd party stakeholders.

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