Building Manager
- London
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Champion a safety-first culture, ensuring full compliance with health and fire safety regulations.
- Lead day-to-day building operations, including both soft and hard services.
- Act as the primary contact for occupiers, delivering responsive and high-quality service.
- Support occupier fit-outs in line with The Crown Estate's Lease Transaction Approval (LTA) process.
- Provide line management for Assistant Building Managers, including recruitment, development, and performance reviews.
- Contribute to The Crown Estate's net zero carbon estate ambition by 2030 through building-level initiatives.
- Build strong relationships with estate service partners and manage supplier performance in line with lease obligations and budgets.
- Understand lease terms and service obligations, ensuring clarity on common areas and responsibilities.
- Prepare and monitor service charge budgets, manage purchase orders, and support financial reporting and reconciliations.
- Respond to emergencies and participate in out-of-hours cover, prioritising safety and continuity.
- Maintain and oversee mechanical and electrical systems, ensuring maintenance contracts meet operational standards.
- Coordinate major works with surveyors, architects, and consultants.
- Manage contractor activities, issue permits to work, and review risk assessments and method statements.
- Lead disaster planning and business continuity procedures, including fire and bomb drills.
- Maintain site logbooks and ensure compliance through regular inspections and defect resolution.
- Develop occupier handbooks and manage vacant properties in line with insurance policies.
- Support insurance claims and coordinate related site works.
- Commercial awareness and ability to identify and implement business improvements.
- Strong commitment to safety and compliance across site teams.
- Effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Experience in property or corporate facilities management, with a collaborative and change-positive mindset.
- Strong organisational and written/verbal communication skills.
- In-depth understanding of safety, quality, and cost risk management.
- Strong technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
- IOSH Managing Safely
- IWFM Level 3 or equivalent
- NEBOSH National General Certificate