Building & Facilities Manager
Location: Universal Square, Devonshire Street North, Manchester
Universal Square is a large thriving modern office campus of c260,000 sq ft including café, gym and amenity space.It is home to a multitude of businesses with daily visitors / employees of over 2,500.In addition Universal Sqaure is home to GBS a rapidly expanding higher education provider with over 5,000 students currently enrolled.
We are looking for an experienced building manager to oversee the daily operations of our commercial office building in Manchester. You will be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the building tenants, coordinating and managing a large team of maintenance, cleaners, café and security guards (approximatley 40 staff).You will also oversee and organise maintenance and repair activities as well as compliance matters, liaising with suppliers and contractors to ensure smooth daily building operations.
To be our successful building manager, whilst part of a broader team you should be able to work autonomously, have excellent organisational and management skills and ensure that the property is in compliance with applicable regulations and building codes. You should be able to respond to and resolve any issues reported by Tenants efficiently, helping maintain best possible service standards and relationships with our Tenants.
Building Manager Responsibilities:
Coordinating and overseeing regular building maintenance and repairs.
Managing and directing in-house maintenance, café, cleaning and security staff activities.
Preparing and carrying out emergency protocols and procedures.
Maintaining a safe environment for building occupants and visitors.
Preparing and monitoring maintenance budgets.
Negotiating and liaising with third-party service providers.
Conducting regular building inspections and preparing reports.
Ensuring facilities are compliant with applicable policies, regulations, and building codes.
Responding to enquiries and requests by building Tenants and resolving any problems or issues.
Scheduling preventative measures as well as reactive.
Building Manager Requirements:
A high standard of spoken and written English language.
Excellent, Clear Communicator, adaptable to audience
Extensive experience in managing commercial buildings (associated qualifications an advantage but not essential).
- Knowledge of relevant facilities management laws, regulations, and building codes preferred.
- Excellent workload management and organisational skills.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to manage a large in-house team of approximtely 40 staff
- Pragmatic thinking and problem-solving skills.
