Assistant Building Manager

Role

You''ll assist the Building Manager in providing effective and compliant facilities management for a single building, overseeing both hard and soft services with support from in-house staff and suppliers.

Role & Responsibilities

You''ll assist in the effective management of a single trophy building, ensuring it operates smoothly and safely. Your responsibilities span a wide range of tasks, from overseeing daily operations to managing financial and administrative duties.

Daily Operations & Service Management

Your primary focus will be on the day-to-day services that keep the building running. This includes managing both hard services and soft services. You''ll work with in-house staff and outside suppliers to ensure all services are delivered safely and efficiently. You''ll also be responsible for monitoring supplier performance and conducting regular building inspections to identify and resolve issues promptly.

Financial & Administrative Support

This role involves a variety of administrative and financial tasks. You''ll help with the service charge budget, approve expenditures, and manage the procurement of goods and services. A strong attention to detail is essential for handling paperwork and ensuring all financial records are accurate.

Compliance & Safety

Safety is a top priority. You''ll work closely with the Building Manager to ensure the property complies with all health, safety, and environmental regulations. This involves managing security and emergency procedures, as well as following all internal company policies.

Tenant & Staff Relations

A key part of the job is maintaining positive relationships with tenants and colleagues. You''ll provide excellent customer service to clients, address their concerns, and ensure their needs are met. You''ll also help supervise on-site staff and keep lines of communication open with everyone in the building.

Person Specification

To be a great fit for this role, you should have:

• Experience: Previous experience in a similar facilities management or building support role is essential. A good understanding of commercial leases, service charge budgets, and health and safety regulations is also required.

• Qualifications: You should have or be working toward an IWFM Membership or Associate Membership. A "Managing Safely" certification from IOSH is also highly desirable.

• Skills: Strong proficiency in IT, including Microsoft Office, is a must. You should also have excellent written and spoken English and a basic understanding of mechanical and electrical services.

• Attributes: You should be proactive, organised, and have strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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