Full job descriptionOur client is one of the UK’s leading property managing agents, delivering facilities and property management services across a prestigious portfolio of commercial assets nationwide.
Due to continued growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Building Manager to join a high-profile commercial property in Trafford, supporting the day-to-day management and operational performance of the asset.
The Role
Working closely with the Senior Building Manager, you will assist in delivering high standard of customer service, oversee Health & Safety compliance and Facilities Management; implementing all agreed service levels for both Hard and Soft services (front of house/security/maintenance/cleaning).
Key Responsibilities
*Support the management and performance of all hard and soft FM services across the property.
*Monitor contractor performance through regular reviews, meetings, and KPI management.
*Validate invoices and monitor expenditure against budget forecasts.
*Assist in the preparation and management of service charge budgets.
*Conduct regular property inspections and daily health and safety tours.
*Ensure all statutory compliance, health, safety, and environmental requirements are met.
*Manage minor works projects from initial request through to completion.
*Build strong relationships with occupiers and promote tenant engagement initiatives.
*Act as a key point of contact for occupiers, visitors, contractors, and stakeholders.
*Ensure maintenance issues are dealt with effectively and within agreed service levels.
*Support permit-to-work systems and contractor control procedures.
*Maintain accurate property records and compliance documentation.
*Assist with reception and front-of-house operations where required.
*Provide support to the wider management team during planned and unplanned absences.


Person Specification
You’ll be a proactive and customer-focused facilities professional with experience working within commercial property environments.
*Minimum 3 years’ experience within Facilities Management.
*Experience working for a managing agent, landlord, or property management business.
*IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
*Strong understanding of landlord and tenant relationships within commercial property.
*Knowledge of health and safety compliance, contractor management, and FM best practice.
*Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
*Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
*Self-motivated and capable of working independently.


What’s on Offer?
*£32,000
*25 days holiday + bank holidays
*Pension contribution
*Access to corporate discounts
*Annual bonus
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