An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Building Manager to join a organisation operating in the education sector. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for overseeing a multi-site property portfolio across London. The successful candidate will lead a team of Building Managers and take full accountability for delivering safe, compliant, and high-quality facilities management services across multiple campuses and commercial environments. The organisation is investing heavily in operational excellence, compliance, and stakeholder experience, making this an ideal opportunity for a commercially minded FM leader who thrives in fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments. Key Responsibilities Lead facilities and building operations across a regional multi-site portfolio Manage and develop a team of Building Managers and enhancing performance. Ensure full compliance with statutory obligations, health & safety standards, and environmental requirements Oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes and lifecycle management Manage hard and soft FM services including M&E, cleaning, security, waste, catering, and maintenance Monitor contractor performance and manage third-party service delivery Control budgets, forecasting, and regional spend across reactive and planned works Produce operational, compliance, and KPI reports for senior stakeholders Conduct property inspections and oversee risk management procedures Support continuous improvement initiatives across FM operations Maintain strong stakeholder relationships across institutional and operational teams Requirements Significant experience in facilities and building operations management ideally within a higher education or commercial environment. Proven experience managing multi-site FM operations and teams Strong understanding of statutory compliance and health & safety legislation Experience managing both hard and soft FM contracts Financial management and budget control experience NEBOSH qualification (or equivalent) Qualification in Facilities Management, Building Management, or related discipline Membership of IWFM, CIBSE, RICS or equivalent professional body Knowledge of CAFM and BMS systems What's on Offer Up to £70,000 salary 25 days holiday Pension contribution Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Training and professional development opportunities Access to additional corporate benefits At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data
