Building Manager (FM) in Manchester, Greater Manchester

Building Manager

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Building Manager to join a leading managing agent overseeing the delivery of all hard and soft services at a prestigious commercial property in Manchester.

This is a site based role requiring a presence 5 days / week.

The Role

You will be responsible for ensuring exceptional building performance, outstanding occupier experience, statutory compliance, contractor management, and service excellence. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive facilities professional who thrives in a client-facing role and enjoys managing high-profile commercial assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of all hard and soft FM services across the building.
• Monitor contractor performance through KPI-driven performance management processes.
• Lead service charge budget preparation and ongoing budget management.
• Raise and manage work orders, purchase orders, and service contracts.
• Conduct regular property inspections and produce comprehensive management reports.
• Build strong relationships with occupiers through regular meetings and engagement initiatives.
• Develop and implement business continuity and emergency evacuation plans.
• Ensure all landlord and tenant works are completed safely and in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Drive compliance through the management of health, safety, and regulatory documentation.
• Oversee planned preventative maintenance programmes and reactive maintenance activities.
• Promote ESG initiatives and support sustainability objectives across the asset.
• Manage onsite teams, supporting training, development, and performance improvement.

Person Specification

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Building Management role.
• Strong understanding of Managing Agent responsibilities.
• Experience managing prestigious or "trophy" commercial assets.
• NEBOSH / General Certificate (desirable) IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
• Strong knowledge of commercial landlord and tenant relationships.
• Excellent knowledge of raising / managing service charge budgets
• Experience managing hard and soft service contracts.
• Excellent client and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety compliance.
• Experience implementing ESG initiatives within commercial properties.
• Ability to work independently and lead site operations with minimal supervision.
• Membership of IWFM (formerly BIFM), IOSH, or a relevant professional body.
• Experience managing onsite teams or third-party service providers.
• Experience working with compliance and facilities management systems.

Salary / Package

• £42,000 - 45,000
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension contribution
• Access to corporate discounts
• Annual bonus

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