Commercial Building Manager

Are you a Building Manager who takes ownership and has the experience in managing the day-to-day operation of commercial buildings? We are recruiting for a Building Manager for our building located in King’s Cross, part of the London Knowledge Quarter. Kadans owns and operates a purpose-built life sciences building combining GMP manufacturing, laboratory and office space. The building supports organisations working in regulated and research-intensive environments where reliability, safety, and continuity are critical.

As Building Manager, you ensure the building performs at a consistently high standard while maintaining strong tenant relationships and clear oversight of operational costs. You are a visible and trusted presence on site, confident making decisions independently and taking responsibility from day one. The role combines operational control with close collaboration across tenants, suppliers, and internal teams. You oversee daily performance, coordinate fit-outs and continuously improve service delivery, so the building supports both technical requirements and tenant satisfaction.

You are responsible for the operational management and overall performance of the building, including hard and soft services. You manage and hold external service providers accountable, ensuring performance against agreed KPIs and consistent service standards are met. You act as the primary operational point of contact for tenants, building professional relationships and addressing matters proactively, and support the commercial team during and after the leasing phase. You collaborate with development and tenant fit-out teams to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with building standards. You line manage the Laboratory Tech/Manager and support the reliable and compliant operation of shared laboratory facilities, including gases and waste streams. You monitor the building management system, ensuring timely follow-up on faults and prioritising issues appropriately within a regulated environment. You ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and contribute confidently to tenant meetings where operational and performance matters are discussed. You have full control and responsibility of the service charge budget and support with the reconciliation process.

The role is based on site full time at Mayde in King’s Cross, London. Daily on-site presence is essential given the technical complexity of the building and the close collaboration required with tenants operating in regulated laboratory environments. Mayde is a technically advanced life sciences building with GMP facilities, laboratories and office space under one roof. The building includes air source heat pumps, heating and cooling dedicated plant, advanced air handling units and 24-hour security. The position sits within the property management team and reports directly to the Senior Operations Lead. A high level of operational ownership and independence is expected.

Kadans Science Partner develops, owns and operates specialised real estate for organisations active in Life Sciences and Health, Agri and Food, Chemistry and Energy, and High-Tech Systems and Materials. Across Europe, we deliver technically advanced buildings that form part of established science clusters. Our portfolio includes laboratories, GMP facilities, research space, and offices designed to support research, innovation, and long-term growth. Within our buildings and clusters, organisations of different sizes work alongside each other, enabling collaboration and access to talent, research and capital. Kadans works in long-term partnership with its tenants, with a strong focus on quality, reliability, and operational continuity.

• Proven experience in building or facilities management within commercial real estate, with at least four years in a comparable operational role.
• Desirable experience working in technically complex buildings, preferably laboratories, GMP facilities or other regulated life sciences environments.
• Strong knowledge of hard and soft services, with proven experience managing contractors independently.
• Experience supporting service charge management and operational cost control.
• IOSH or NEBOSH certification is preferred, or willingness to obtain this.
• Confident stakeholder manager with clear communication skills and the ability to work autonomously.
• A structured, hands-on approach and flexibility outside standard working hours when required.

A gross annual salary between £50,000 and £60,000, depending on experience. A full-time position of 40 hours per week based on site. A role with clear operational ownership within a technically complex and commercially relevant life sciences environment. Close collaboration with colleagues across property management, commercial and asset management. A visible position with direct impact on building performance and tenant satisfaction. A stable role within an international organisation. The opportunity to contribute to the continued development of the Mayde location.

If you are interested in this role and recognise yourself in the profile, we would be pleased to hear from you. For questions about the role or the process, please contact Hilda Jorritsma, Corporate Recruiter at Kadans Science Partner, on +31 6 11471129.