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Building manager

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Randstad

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United Kingdom , London

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Salary:

55000.00 - 60000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Facilities Manager to oversee a portfolio of commercial properties in central London. This is a critical, hands-on position requiring the successful candidate to be on-site five days a week to ensure exceptional service delivery, maintain rigorous health and safety standards, and manage service charge budgets effectively.

Job Responsibility:

  • Serve as the principal point of contact for all facilities-related advice and guidance for occupiers and visitors
  • Implement and deliver the company's customer experience initiatives to ensure a consistently high level of service across all sites
  • Ensure all reactive maintenance and day-to-day service requirements are addressed in a timely, cost-effective, and professional manner
  • Regularly liaise with surveyors and asset managers, informing them of occupier matters that may influence valuation or investment strategy, and monitoring tenant compliance with lease covenants
  • Manage the financial performance of the properties, including preparing detailed service charge budgets and administering non-recoverable budgets
  • Monitor agreed budgets, conduct quarterly variance reporting, and manage service charge reconciliation in line with agreed accounting practices
  • Oversee the procurement of all site supplies and services in alignment with the company's internal procurement programme, ensuring the use of accredited contractors and approved purchase order systems
  • Monitor and review contractor performance against agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and established quality standards
  • Establish and maintain stringent Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) arrangements in accordance with best practice, regulatory requirements, and the company's comprehensive risk management programme
  • Work to resolve all risks identified in independent risk assessments and actively participate in internal audit processes and site compliance inspections
  • Be fully familiar with all Heating, Ventilation, Mechanical, and Electrical (M&E) equipment across each building, ensuring maintenance contracts align with O&M manual requirements
  • Maintain, test, and implement robust disaster planning procedures, including coordinating regular fire evacuation and bomb drills
  • Ensure proper site regulations are established, and permits to work are issued for all contractor activities. Maintain accurate site records in line with industry best practice

Requirements:

  • Mandatory experience managing complex, multi-tenanted commercial properties is essential
  • Possession of an IWFM / BIFM qualification, or similar professional qualification in facilities management
  • Proven experience in preparing and managing service charge budgets and complex financial reconciliations
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated success in managing diverse stakeholders (occupiers, contractors, clients, and internal teams)
  • Sound understanding of M&E systems, building fabric, and statutory compliance (e.g., water hygiene, asbestos monitoring)
  • A strong advocate for change and continuous operational business improvement
  • Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 23, 2026

Expiration:
March 03, 2026

Work Type:
On-site work
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