At a Glance
- Tasks: Support day-to-day management of a prestigious commercial office building in Newcastle.
- Company: Join a highly regarded property management organisation with a supportive team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and exposure to high-profile properties.
- Other info: Flexible working hours with a rotating shift pattern.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in facilities management while enhancing occupier experiences.
- Qualifications: 3 years' FM experience, IOSH qualification, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Assistant Building Manager
Newcastle upon Tyne (no parking available on-site due to location)
£33,000 + Benefits
Permanent, Full-Time
Are you an experienced Facilities Management professional looking to take the next step in your career?
We're recruiting for an Assistant Building Manager to support the day-to-day management of a prestigious commercial office building in the heart of Newcastle.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded property management organisation and work alongside an experienced Building Manager, helping to deliver exceptional customer service, facilities management and health & safety standards across a flagship commercial asset.
The Role
As Assistant Building Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the building, overseeing both hard and soft services, maintaining compliance, managing contractor performance and providing an excellent experience for occupiers and visitors alike.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and manage all hard and soft FM services on site.
- Support contractor management, KPI monitoring and supplier performance reviews.
- Validate invoices and monitor expenditure against budgets.
- Assist with service charge budgets and ongoing financial management.
- Conduct regular property inspections and health & safety audits.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental procedures.
- Manage minor works projects from inception through to completion.
- Build strong relationships with occupiers, contractors and stakeholders.
- Coordinate occupier engagement activities, tenant meetings and networking events.
- Act as a key point of contact for visitors and occupiers, resolving issues professionally and efficiently.
About You
We're looking for someone who combines strong FM knowledge with excellent customer service skills and a proactive approach.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years' Facilities Management experience.
- Good understanding of managing agent responsibilities within commercial property.
- IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
- Knowledge of health & safety legislation and compliance.
- Experience managing contractors and service providers.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
Desirable
- IWFM and/or IOSH membership.
- Experience managing service contracts through formal KPI processes.
- Knowledge of landlord and tenant relationships within commercial property.
- Awareness of Fire Risk Assessments, Asbestos Awareness and Water Hygiene Management.
- Previous people management experience.
- Working Hours
This is a full-time position operating on a rotating shift basis. Candidates must be able to work both:
The shifts rotate, therefore flexibility to cover both patterns is essential.
What's on Offer?
- Salary of
£33,000 .
- Opportunity to work within a prestigious commercial office environment.
- Career development and progression opportunities.
- Supportive and professional team environment.
- Exposure to a high-profile commercial property portfolio.
If you're passionate about facilities management, property operations and delivering an exceptional occupier experience, we'd love to hear from you.
Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual feedback.
If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you
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Assistant Building Manager Permanent - Newcastle City Centre in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Construction
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