Assistant Building Manager

Our 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? £30,000 - 35,000 25 days holiday + bank holidays Pension contribution Access to corporate discounts Annual bonusAt Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data