Building Manager

Building Manager

Application Deadline: 30 June 2026

Department: PFM Management

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Baker Street

Compensation: £40,000 - £50,000 / year

Description

Role: Building Manager

Location: Central London (Zone 1) (Primary Building) - Multi tenant including Office and 2 small retail units and residential. Primary time will be spent with office tenants. Virtual Oversight of Secondary Building (London Zone 2)

Hours: Full Time - Monday to Friday 8.30am-5.30pm. On site 5 days per week

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly professional Building Manager & Front of House (FOH) to take full time responsibility for a flagship Central London building, with additional virtual oversight of a secondary building as required. This is not an overly technical position and so could suit someone working in hospitality in a management or FOH role in a hotel or restaurant who has some practical health and safety knowledge and experience managing contractors. What's key in this role is being able to deliver exceptional customer service to high profile tenants whilst ensuring everything runs smoothly in the building.

This is a client-facing, hands on role requiring exceptional customer service, strong tenant engagement skills, and confidence in contractor management, while maintaining a strong understanding of building systems and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities Front of House & Customer Experience

• Act as the primary front of house presence, delivering an exceptional customer and tenant experience at all times
• Build strong, professional relationships with occupiers, visitors, and stakeholders
• Manage tenant engagement, communications, and day to day enquiries efficiently and professionally
• Represent the building to the highest standard, ensuring a welcoming and well managed environment

Building Management

• Take full operational responsibility for the primary building, ensuring smooth day to day performance
• Maintain oversight of a secondary building remotely, coordinating remedial actions when issues arise
• Monitor building condition and proactively identify maintenance or operational issues

Contractor & Maintenance Management

• Manage and oversee contractors on site, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, and to specification
• Coordinate reactive and planned maintenance activities
• Ensure all works comply with health & safety requirements and site procedures

Building Systems & Compliance

Demonstrate strong working knowledge of key building systems, including:

• CCTV systems
• Intruder alarms
• Fire alarm systems
• Intercom and access control systems
• Monitor system performance, elaborate faults, and liaise with specialist contractors where required
• Support compliance activities, inspections, and statutory checks

Health, Safety & Risk

• Promote a safe working environment for occupiers, visitors, and contractors
• Ensure site procedures, permits, and risk assessments are followed
• Act promptly on any health & safety issues or incidents

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in a Building Manager, FOH, or Facilities Management role (commercial environment preferred)
• Exceptional customer service and tenant engagement skills
• Confident in contractor management and site coordination
• Strong understanding of building systems and how they operate (CCTV, alarms, intercoms, fire systems)
• Organised, proactive, and able to work independently
• Professional, approachable, and calm under pressure
• IOSH/NEBOSH qualifications are desirable.

Benefits:

• Highly competitive salary DOE
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance (medical history disregarded)
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• 5% Company pension contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme