Commercial Building Manager (12-Month Contract)

IWFM Regional/Special Interest Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job description

Cobalt Recruitment is partnering with a well–established property management business to appoint a Building Manager on a 12–month fixed–term contract, covering a period of leave within the team. The role will take responsibility for a single, high–quality commercial office asset in a major regional city, managing day–to–day facilities operations and ensuring service delivery aligns with agreed standards. This position offers exposure to a professionally managed environment, close collaboration with surveyors, clients, and occupiers, and the opportunity to maintain continuity across compliance, customer service, and contractor performance during the contract period.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Oversee the day–to–day facilities management of a single commercial building, ensuring all hard and soft services are delivered in line with SLAs and statutory requirements
• Implement and monitor planned preventative maintenance schedules, ensuring reactive works are managed effectively
• Manage contractor performance, including regular reviews, KPI monitoring, and formal meetings
• Prepare, monitor, and control the agreed service charge budget, including managing variations and additional works
• Coordinate statutory compliance, audits, and risk assessments, ensuring all records are accurate and up to date
• Carry out regular property inspections and produce detailed reports with follow–up actions
• Liaise closely with occupiers to maintain strong working relationships and a high standard of customer service
• Support emergency planning, business continuity, and health and safety procedures on site
• Utilise CAFM and compliance systems to log works, track actions, and report performance

The successful candidate will have prior experience in a Building Manager or Facilities Manager role within a commercial office environment, with a solid understanding of statutory compliance, service charge management, and contractor oversight. An IOSH qualification is expected, with NEBOSH advantageous, alongside strong communication skills and the ability to manage a site autonomously within a structured management framework. This role may also suit an experienced Assistant Building Manager stepping into a fixed–term role with full site responsibility.

If you are interested in this position, please apply with your CV today as this role may interview & appoint before the closing date of this advert.