Senior Buildings & Asset Manager – Commercial Offices

FirstGroup Internal; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national transport and asset management company is seeking a Buildings Manager based in Plymouth to oversee commercial office premises across the GWR network. Responsibilities include managing asset maintenance, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with management systems. The ideal candidate will possess qualifications in Estates Management and significant experience in asset management. This role offers a 37-hour working week, Monday to Friday. Travel is required across the GWR network to manage properties effectively.

Qualifications

• Professional membership of an external accreditation professional body appropriate for role.
• Extensive experience in Estates Management including working with various contract types.
• Awareness or experience in Property Management and/or Asset Management.
• Experience coordinating and working with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage GWR's occupied Commercial office premises, ensuring functionality and critical requirements.
• Lead as the single point of contact with GWR's Landlords and managing agents.
• Manage timely maintenance, repair and renewals of commercial offices.
• Assess ongoing asset condition and service delivery.
• Track and report on asset performance and health monitoring.

Skills

Organised with the ability to prioritise workload

Able to establish relationships and communicate effectively

Customer focused

Able to challenge and make informed decisions

Education

Qualification in a disciplined field – Estates Management, Built Environment, Asset Management

Certification – MRICS, IAM, CIOB, CIBSE, IET

Job description

A national transport and asset management company is seeking a Buildings Manager based in Plymouth to oversee commercial office premises across the GWR network. Responsibilities include managing asset maintenance, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with management systems. The ideal candidate will possess qualifications in Estates Management and significant experience in asset management. This role offers a 37-hour working week, Monday to Friday. Travel is required across the GWR network to manage properties effectively.