Senior Building Manager

Foundation Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a General Manager for a prestigious commercial asset in Central London. This key leadership role involves overseeing operations, managing tenant relations, and enhancing the public realm. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in facilities management and be passionate about revitalizing spaces. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant and high-profile environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a General Manager or Senior FM leader in commercial property.
• Strong understanding of building systems and compliance.
• Experience in tenant engagement and service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations across the building.
• Manage and motivate the on-site team to drive a high-performance culture.
• Act as the primary contact for tenant relations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Operational Management

Tenant Engagement

Customer Service

Job description

General Manager – Iconic Commercial Asset, Central London

Salary: Upto £60,000

About the Role:

You’ll be the operational heartbeat of the asset, ensuring excellence in every aspect of facilities and building management. This is a unique opportunity to bring new energy to a building that’s ready for rejuvenation and reinvestment. With several surrounding developments raising the bar, it’s your chance to help this asset stand out once again.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead day-to-day operations across the building, ensuring world-class delivery of FM services in a complex, multi-tenant environment.

Oversee and elevate the public realm, ensuring it is well-maintained, vibrant, and inviting.

Manage and motivate a dedicated on-site team, driving a high-performance culture.

Act as the primary point of contact for all tenant relations – building trusted relationships and ensuring first-class customer service.

Champion compliance across all statutory regulations, including health & safety, fire safety, and environmental obligations.

Identify opportunities for improvement across the asset, from operational delivery to physical upgrades – driving value and improving perception.

Engage with key stakeholders including owners, tenants, service partners, and the wider community.

About You:

Proven experience as a General Manager or Senior FM leader within a prestigious commercial property, ideally with public realm responsibilities.

Technically astute with a strong understanding of building systems, compliance, and contractor management.

A confident communicator with demonstrable success in tenant engagement and service excellence.

Energetic and proactive, with a passion for revitalising and transforming spaces.

A natural leader with a collaborative style and the ability to inspire teams.

Why Apply?

Visibility and impact in a high-profile role at the centre of London.

The opportunity to reinvigorate a flagship building with untapped potential.

A dynamic, challenging, and rewarding environment.

Play a key role in shaping a landmark destination for tenants and the public alike.

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