Building Fabric Manager

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Building Fabric Manager to join a Global Facilities Management Provider on a high-profile, large-scale site. The successful candidate will oversee all building fabric maintenance, minor works, compliance, and project delivery across the estate. This is a key leadership role ensuring the site remains safe, compliant, and well-maintained while delivering exceptional service to our client.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the building fabric team, including carpenters, painters, multi-skilled trades, and subcontractors.

• Oversee planned and reactive building fabric maintenance across the site.

• Manage minor works, small projects, refurbishments, and lifecycle replacements.

• Conduct regular site inspections, condition surveys, and compliance audits.

• Ensure all work meets statutory, regulatory, and health & safety requirements.

• Coordinate with M&E teams and Soft FM teams to deliver integrated FM services.

• Manage subcontractor performance, RAMS, permits, and quality control.

• Prepare reports, maintain asset registers, and support budget planning.

• Identify opportunities for improvement, cost savings, and efficiency.

• Act as a key point of contact for the client, ensuring strong communication and service delivery.

Requirements

• Proven experience in building fabric management or supervisory FM role.

• Strong technical understanding of trades: carpentry, masonry, painting, roofing, glazing, and general building works.

• Experience managing teams and subcontractors on large or complex sites.

• Solid knowledge of H&S legislation (including CDM).

• Good understanding of compliance frameworks and asset management.

• Strong organisational and communication skills.

• IT-literate with experience using CAFM systems.

• Relevant trade qualification or building/facilities-related certification (desired).