Building Manager

Salary/Rate:£60,000 - £65,000 per annum
Job Type:Site Based
Contract Type:Perm
Town/City:London
County:London
Sector:Facilities Management
Job ref:JN -062025-83822_1749631919
Post Date:11. 06. 2025
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Meet Our Recruiter

Hamza Khan
Hamza Khan
Executive Consultant, Facilities Management

About the Role

Cobalt is proud to be partnering with a leading property company in their search for an experienced Building Manager to oversee a flagship commercial asset in the heart of London's West End.

Totalling around 300,000 sq. ft., this high-profile building is home to a blend of prestigious blue-chip office occupiers and high-end retail units. The role offers the chance to take ownership of a premium address, managing the day-to-day operations and delivering exceptional service within a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.

You'll be responsible for leading on all aspects of building management, including oversight of hard and soft services, service charge budgeting, contractor performance, and tenant engagement. You'll also line manage an Assistant Building Manager, supporting their development and ensuring high operational standards are maintained across the site.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the effective management of all on-site operations and services

  • Manage and mentor the Assistant Building Manager

  • Deliver excellent occupier experience through proactive relationship management

  • Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and statutory requirements

  • Lead on service charge budgets and financial reporting

  • Manage service partners to ensure performance meets contractual SLAs and KPIs

  • Support ESG initiatives and sustainability objectives

About You:

  • Proven experience managing large-scale, high-profile commercial buildings

  • Strong working knowledge of service charge budgets and FM operations

  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

  • Confident in managing service providers and driving performance

  • IOSH or NEBOSH certification desirable

  • Leadership capability and experience managing junior team members

This is a rare opportunity to join a market-leading real estate brand and play a key role in the management of one of London's most prestigious assets.

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