Building Manager

Maxwell Stephens’ client, a leading property organisation; are now looking to appoint an experienced Building Manager to manage the operational day-to-day activities in line with all health and safety, environmental and company procedures, related general legislation and client/tenant requirements.

Responsibilities:

• To ensure the fabric of the building both internally and externally is maintained and services to a high standard in accordance with the management contract and agreed budgets.
• To be responsible for the drafting, monitoring and reporting of the service charge budget and expenditure for the site(s)
• To carry out regular inspection audits of the site(s) and take / organise remedial action if and where required
• To ensure the agreed planned maintenance programme carried out in accordance with the laid down timetables
• Conduct regular inspections of the building fabric and take appropriate action when required
• To work with key stakeholders and external consultants in ensuring a maintenance and repair programme is in place
• To compile and maintain records relating to the site(s); e.g. asset register, plans, plant testing, etc., taking any action which may be required
• To nurture and develop an effective working relationship with the tenants and ensure operational queries raised by them are dealt with efficiently
• To chair where relevant tenant meetings, and to participate accordingly, both individual and group
• To ensure all health and safety audits carried out in accordance with the planned programme and all follow up actions carried out within due timetable.
• To be responsible for Environmental management on site
• To ensure fire and other evacuations are carried out on a regular basis in accordance with the health and safety requirements. This includes ensuring the emergency plan and related site maps are continually updated.
• To liaise with local authorities as appropriate
• To oversee and manage major work programmes

Skills & Experience required;

• Educated to at least A level / HND  or equivalent
• Previous experience of facilities management of property or portfolio properties.
• Knowledge of technical aspect of premises management
• Good awareness of Health and Safety Legislation (IOSH OR NEBOSH qualified)
• IT literate
• Excellent customer service, communication skills