Senior Building Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Building Manager to join a organisation operating in the education sector.

This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for overseeing a multi-site property portfolio across London. The successful candidate will lead a team of Building Managers and take full accountability for delivering safe, compliant, and high-quality facilities management services across multiple campuses and commercial environments.

The organisation is investing heavily in operational excellence, compliance, and stakeholder experience, making this an ideal opportunity for a commercially minded FM leader who thrives in fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments.

Key Responsibilities

Lead facilities and building operations across a regional multi-site portfolio
Manage and develop a team of Building Managers and enhancing performance.
Ensure full compliance with statutory obligations, health & safety standards, and environmental requirements
Oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes and lifecycle management
Manage hard and soft FM services including M&E, cleaning, security, waste, catering, and maintenance
Monitor contractor performance and manage third-party service delivery
Control budgets, forecasting, and regional spend across reactive and planned works
Produce operational, compliance, and KPI reports for senior stakeholders
Conduct property inspections and oversee risk management procedures
Support continuous improvement initiatives across FM operations
Maintain strong stakeholder relationships across institutional and operational teams

Requirements

Significant experience in facilities and building operations management ideally within a higher education or commercial environment.
Proven experience managing multi-site FM operations and teams
Strong understanding of statutory compliance and health & safety legislation
Experience managing both hard and soft FM contracts
Financial management and budget control experience
NEBOSH qualification (or equivalent)
Qualification in Facilities Management, Building Management, or related discipline
Membership of IWFM, CIBSE, RICS or equivalent professional body
Knowledge of CAFM and BMS systems

What's on Offer

Up to £70,000 salary
25 days holiday
Pension contribution
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Training and professional development opportunities
Access to additional corporate benefits

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