Cobalt Recruitment is pleased to be partnering with a best-in-class global real estate services firm in the appointment of a Building Manager for a flagship commercial asset located in the City of London. This is a high-profile, multi-tenanted property requiring a commercially astute and operationally focused individual to lead on all aspects of building management, supported by an Assistant, while ensuring exceptional service delivery to a diverse occupier base. The role offers the opportunity to work within a highly regarded platform, benefiting from industry-leading resources and clear long-term career progression within a globally recognised organisation.
Key Responsibilities
*Take full responsibility for the day-to-day operational management of the building, ensuring compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and internal requirements
*Prepare, manage, and monitor service charge budgets, including reporting and reconciliation in line with client expectations
*Oversee delivery of PPM schedules and reactive maintenance, ensuring works are completed in accordance with SLAs and performance standards
*Maintain comprehensive compliance records, including asset registers, risk assessments, and statutory certification via CAFM systems
*Manage hard and soft FM contractors, monitoring performance against KPIs and driving service excellence
*Lead all health & safety processes on site, including audits, fire safety management, emergency planning, and risk mitigation
*Build and maintain strong occupier relationships, ensuring a high level of customer service and responsiveness to operational needs
*Support procurement and contract management processes in line with company governance
*Liaise with local authorities and relevant external stakeholders as required
*Line manage and mentor an Assistant Building Manager, providing guidance, oversight, and structured development to support their progression

As the successful applicant, you will demonstrate experience managing commercial assets within a multi-tenanted environment, with a strong grounding in service charge management, contractor oversight, and statutory compliance. Experience in supervising or mentoring junior team members is advantageous, alongside the ability to lead by example in a client-facing setting. IOSH certification is required, with a NEBOSH or IWFM advantageous.
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.