Senior Building Manager

Job description

Senior Building Manager

120,000 sq ft commercial building located near Liverpool St Station

£75,000

Overview:

The Senior Building Manager will take full operational responsibility for a 120,000 sq ft, multi-storey commercial building located near Liverpool St Station. The building comprises 12 floors and combines an historic facade with a modern internal development. With no pre-lets in place, this role will be critical in preparing the building for occupation, managing defects and fit-outs, and establishing best-in-class operational standards from practical completion onwards.

Key Responsibilities:

Building Operations & Management

• Take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of a 12-storey, 120,000 sq ft commercial building
• Establish and embed operational procedures, building rules, and management standards
• Oversee all hard and soft FM services, ensuring service delivery aligns with performance expectations
• Manage building handover phases, snagging lists, and defect resolution during the early life of the building

Fit-Outs & Occupation

• Manage and coordinate tenant fit-out works across multiple floors, including large floor plates.
• Ensure all fit-out activity complies with building procedures, statutory requirements, and design intent
• Act as the primary point of contact for tenants throughout fit-out and mobilisation phases

Retail, Amenities & Commercial Spaces

• Oversee the operation and integration of commercial cafe tenants within the building
• Support the delivery and operation of a circa 4,000 sq ft cafe or self-serve amenity space
• Manage a members-only gym facility, ensuring safe operation and high standards of presentation

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with all statutory, health & safety, and fire safety requirements
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date compliance records and certification
• Lead risk assessments, contractor controls, and permit-to-work systems

ESG & Sustainability

• Lead the implementation of sustainability and ESG initiatives across the building
• Monitor building performance and support energy efficiency and waste reduction strategies
• Promote sustainable practices with occupiers, contractors, and commercial tenants

Stakeholder & Team Management

• Act as the key on-site representative for ownership and managing agent interests
• Work closely with the Regional General Manager to support asset performance and strategic objectives
• Build strong working relationships with occupiers, consultants, contractors, and commercial tenants
• Manage on-site teams and service partners to ensure consistent service delivery

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience managing complex commercial buildings, ideally newly developed or refurbished assets
• Strong understanding of managing buildings with mixed heritage and modern construction elements
• Extensive experience overseeing defects, snagging, and post-completion works
• Demonstrable knowledge of M&E systems, statutory compliance, and contractor management
• Experience managing commercial amenities such as cafés, gyms, or shared occupier facilities
• Strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills
• Confident decision-maker with the ability to manage a building through early occupation and stabilisation

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

10-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English