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Building Manager
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Building Manager
Building Manager – Hard Services Facilities Professional
📍Central London
We are seeking a proactive and customer-focused Building Manager or Hard Services Facilities professional to support the General Manager in the day-to-day operation of a prestigious commercial property. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on building strong relationships, delivering outstanding customer service, and creating a safe, sustainable, and engaging workplace environment.
The role involves close collaboration with occupiers, service partners, and building owners, ensuring the property operates efficiently, remains compliant with statutory requirements, and delivers an exceptional occupier experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the General Manager in the day-to-day operation of the building.
- Deliver excellent customer service and build strong relationships with occupiers, visitors, owners, and service partners.
- Act as a key occupier contact, supporting communications, events, and wellbeing initiatives.
- Assist with service charge budgets, financial reporting, purchase orders, invoices, and expenditure monitoring.
- Support ESG initiatives and implement effective stakeholder engagement.
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, statutory requirements, permits, and emergency procedures.
- Maintain operational records, compliance documentation, and building procedures.
- Monitor contractor performance, helpdesk requests, and service delivery standards.
- Develop knowledge of building systems and facilitate access for contractor, auditor, and visitor engagement.
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About You…
You must be an organised, customer-focused professional with:
- Exceptional communication skills
- Strong commercial awareness
- A proactive approach to delivering outstanding service
Essential Skills & Experience
✔ Experienced in commercial property or facilities management ✔ Knowledge of financial management and service charge budgeting ✔ Understanding of Health & Safety legislation and statutory compliance ✔ Strong organisational, administrative, and communication skills ✔ Experience managing contractors and stakeholders ✔ Proficient in Microsoft 365 ✔ Demonstrates strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
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Desirable
✨ Knowledge of building fabric and lifecycle costing ✨ Project management experience ✨ Basic understanding of M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) building services
What You’ll Bring
🔹 A customer-first mindset 🔹 Strong problem-solving and commercial judgment 🔹 Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment 🔹 Commitment to maintaining a safe, compliant, and engaging workplace
☕ If you're a Facilities, Estate or Building Manager with hard services expertise, please send your CV to sally.ridgway@foundationrecruitment.com
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