Assistant Building Manager

Responsibilities

A fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Building Manager to join a leading real estate organisation overseeing Facilities Management for a prestigious grade-A office building in central Birmingham.

Reporting into the Building Manager you will be responsible for all Facilities Management related tasks to ensure the smooth operational running of the building including management of front of house, liaising with tenants, managing outsourced maintenance/cleaning/security contractors, carrying out compliance/health & safety checks, CAPEX delivery etc.

The role requires you to be on site in central Birmingham 5 days / week.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Support the management and provision of hard and soft facilities services and compliance, including all admin duties such as service charges, marketing and tenant liaison.
• Engage regularly with occupiers, keep tenant contacts, key holders and fire safety responsible person lists updated.
• Deliver excellent customer service to all stakeholders.
• Regularly inspect the building and common areas and record issues and actions accordingly.
• Ensure documentation for Health & Safety, Fire Risk Assessments, On Site Logbooks, Fire Safety records, Permits to Work, M&E maintenance, cleaning methods, and energy reviews is current.
• Raise maintenance issues on the internal CAFM system
• Manage external contractors on site, issue permits for work and ensure safe working. Monitor contractor SLAs & KPIs.
• Record and witness weekly fire alarm tests, emergency light tests, sprinkler valve tests and fire drills; ensure compliance with Fire Safety requirements.

Key Skill Requirements:

• Strong background in Property and Facilities Management within a mixed-use property portfolio.
• Good communication and leadership skills.
• Excellent knowledge of building compliance
• IOSH Managing Safely / NEBOSH General Certificate
• Knowledge of M&E services would be advantageous
• Experience using a CAFM system
• Excellent organisational and administration skills.

Salary / Package

• 35,000 - 40,000 annual salary
• 25 days holiday
• Company pension contribution
• Access to corporate benefits

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