Building Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Manchester
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Real Estate & Property
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Building operations management Team leadership (40 staff) Contractor management Budget preparation and monitoring Compliance with facilities regulations Customer and tenant relations Emergency procedures development Communication skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Building Manager at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group

Location: Manchester | Type: Permanent, On-site

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group is seeking an experienced Building Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of Universal Square, a large commercial office campus in Manchester.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee the daily management and operation of the Universal Square office campus
  • Coordinate and supervise routine building maintenance and repair works
  • Manage and direct the activities of in-house maintenance, café, cleaning and security teams
  • Develop and implement emergency procedures and building safety protocols
  • Ensure a safe, secure and well-maintained environment for tenants, staff and visitors
  • Prepare and monitor maintenance and operational budgets
  • Liaise with and manage third party contractors and service providers
  • Conduct regular building inspections and prepare operational reports
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant facilities management legislation, policies and building regulations
  • Respond promptly to tenant enquiries, requests and operational issues
  • Plan and schedule both preventative maintenance and reactive repairs

Requirements

  • Extensive experience managing commercial buildings or large multi-tenant properties
  • Strong organisational and workload management skills
  • Proven ability to manage and lead a large on site team of approximately 40 staff
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt to different audiences
  • Strong spoken and written English
  • Good customer service skills with the ability to build positive tenant relationships
  • Knowledge of facilities management regulations, compliance and building codes is desirable
  • Practical and solution focused approach to problem solving
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