We are seeking an experienced Building Manager to oversee the day-to-day operation of a large, multi-occupied commercial office building in Central London.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the building operates efficiently, safely and to a consistently high standard, delivering a positive experience for occupiers, visitors and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage service charge budgets, expenditure and financial reporting, ensuring costs are controlled and value for money is achieved.
- Oversee third-party contractors and service providers, ensuring contractual obligations and service standards are consistently met.
- Coordinate planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance programmes, working closely with engineering and facilities teams.
- Ensure all Health & Safety procedures, statutory compliance, emergency arrangements and risk management requirements are maintained.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with occupiers, acting as a key point of contact for day-to-day building matters.
- Monitor building performance, identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency, service delivery and energy management.
- Oversee minor works, building fabric maintenance and refurbishment projects where required.
- Lead and support on-site staff, ensuring appropriate training, development and performance management.
- Maintain accurate operational records, reports and building management documentation.
Experience and Technical Knowledge
- Previous experience managing a commercial office building or large property.
- Strong understanding of service charge budgets and financial management.
- Good knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and statutory compliance.
- Experience managing contractors, suppliers and service contracts.
- Understanding of building maintenance, fabric and project management.
- Awareness of energy management and sustainability initiatives.
Personal Attributes
- Proactive, self-motivated and confident in managing day-to-day operations.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Able to prioritise workloads and manage competing demands.
- Commercially aware with a solutions-focused approach.
- Competent IT skills and experience using relevant property management systems.
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Building Manager employer: Madison Berkeley
As a leading international real estate investment platform, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values innovation and transformation within the property management sector. Our Central London location offers a dynamic work environment, where employees are encouraged to challenge the status quo and drive best practices in sustainability and operational excellence. With a focus on professional growth, our team members benefit from direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape the future of a substantial £4bn portfolio, making this a truly rewarding place to advance your career.
