Average Building Manager salary in London

JOB SUMMARY My client is looking to recruit a Residential Building Manager to join their Team. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will be responsible for the overall living experience for our Residents. Ensuring your building meets the highest standards of organisation, cleanliness, health & safety and overall condition. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Resident Relations & Community Management Direct liaison and communication (ensuring exceptional levels of customer service) with residents, identifying areas of concern, issuing correspondence and resolving day to day management and maintenance matters. Holding quarterly residents' meetings to keep them informed on all aspects of management and allow for feedback and issue resolutionHandle resident complaints and resolve issues effectively, escalating where necessary.Delivery of our Resident Engagement Strategy to promote the sharing of Building & Fire Safety information and encouraging collaboration with residents. Building Operations Delivering effective service levels and acting as the representative towards Tenants and Clients as appropriate, ensuring all areas and aspects of the development are fully presentable, serviced and properly maintained to a high standard. Oversight of the customer portal and information screen in lift lobby through ensuring regular information is provided to residents, and that information displayed remains current and relevant. Management of this facility and the data displayed in line with the GDPR.The appointment, monitoring and supervision of any authorised contractors instructed to carry out works on and around the development. The regular inspection and audit of all areas of the development, keeping detailed and accurate records of such. To include prompt rectification of cleaning and maintenance issues arising, or escalation of serious areas of concern and large works.To control and monitor the waste disposal and recycling operation of the building to ensure that the highest standards of hygiene are maintained at all times and in accordance with the wider business management strategy.Supervision of the Residential Health and Fitness Facility, including supervision of relevant maintenance contractors, service providers etc.To ensure that all incidents with insurance implications are reported to the Insurance Department and to progress the insurance incident report procedures and to keep all the relevant parties fully informed of progress.Ensuring all Health and Safety obligations and Duty of Care are met effectively and that all routine checks are in place and carried out (to include regular auditing and setting of SLAs). To liaise with the Group Fire Safety & Health & Safety Management and the Facilities Management to ensure that the following procedures are implemented in accordance with the appropriate requirementsTo promote and implement sustainability initiatives as directed by the business. Work with the Area Facilities Manager to ensure all Critical and secondary compliance is kept up to date, and compliance scores are inline with business targetsProvision of effective response to emergency queries out of normal office hours to include attending site if appropriate.Management of the Retail Units in collaboration with the Retail Management TeamTo manage the residential aspects alongside the Estate, Retail and Commercial Management teams and the Canary Wharf Contractors Limited team to provide a seamless service to residents.To conduct routine bi-yearly visits to occupied apartments for the purpose of ensuring compliance with the obligation of tenancy agreements and action any maintenance issues or areas of concernEnsure the unit turn process meets the SLAs and allows for minimal void periodsTo liaise with the Estate Management team on the operation of the car park and storage lockers along with the infrastructure.To continually act in the best interests of the property owner, ensuring their investment, income and expenditure is protected and considered in all decisions Team Management Direct supervision (where applicable) of Cleaning Staff including monitoring of on-going performanceTo work closely with the Property Management, Tenancy Management, Leasing & Engineering team to ensure all departments are working effectively and efficiently to meet business targets. Financial Management Effective cost and control review of expenditure and accounts, including presenting accounts and monthly budget reviews.Produce Service Charge budgets & accompanying letters for the Retail units within the buildingAuthorisation of payment and conflict resolution (including authorisation of instructions and invoices as appropriate within authorisation limits).Responsible for cost control (against cost estimate) and support to preparation of accounts.Management and oversight of Resident arrears in line with timelines as set in the SOPs ensuring payments are received inline with terms of the tenancy agreements to reduce the risk of legal proceedings.Work with the internal procurement team for larger service contracts to ensure best value and delivery of service for the property owner

Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Building Manager based in London. The Building Manager is responsible for the effective and efficient management of building operations, ensuring facilities are maintained to the highest standards of safety, compliance, and service delivery. This role covers a range of responsibilities across hard and soft facilities management, environmental performance, health and safety, and project oversight. Key Responsibilities: Maintain high standards of facilities management, ensuring buildings are safe, functional, and well-presented. Ensure compliance with statutory maintenance obligations, maintaining accurate documentation and preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules. Provide leadership to site-based teams and ensure all building managers meet operational responsibilities, stepping in to provide cover when required. Build strong working relationships with stakeholders and ensure all service level agreements (SLAs) are met consistently. Develop and manage lifecycle maintenance schedules and produce cost forecasts for planned and reactive works. Oversee the delivery of soft services such as cleaning, security, catering, and waste management, with a focus on performance and continuous improvement. Monitor environmental compliance and work towards improved sustainability outcomes for building performance. Manage both operational and capital budgets for all facilities-related services and improvement projects. Conduct regular site inspections and audits, ensuring contractors and service providers meet agreed quality and safety standards. Prepare and submit reports and cost estimates for emergency and reactive works. Ensure strict compliance with health and safety legislation and internal risk management protocols. Lead refurbishment and minor works projects, overseeing contractors and ensuring delivery to scope, time, and budget. Effectively manage remote and on-site teams using appropriate communication tools and technologies. Foster positive relationships with both internal departments and external service providers. Deliver regular reports and updates on maintenance performance, health and safety compliance, and capital project progress Experience: Proven experience in building or facilities management across multi-site portfolios. Experience managing both hard and soft FM services. Familiarity with managing statutory compliance, maintenance contracts, and refurbishment projects. Strong leadership and people management skills, particularly in distributed teams. Budget management and financial forecasting experience. Comfortable working with stakeholders at all levels, including external suppliers and contractors. Skills & Competencies: Excellent knowledge of H&S regulations and building compliance standards. Strong organisational and time management skills. Proficient in the use of CAFM systems and Microsoft Office Suite. Strong communication and reporting skills. Customer-focused with a proactive and solution-oriented approach. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice.

Building Surveyor - A chartered surveying practice looking for someone with residential experience! A chartered surveying practice, with nationwide offices, are seeking a residential savvy Building Surveyor, to join them in their London based team. This is an opportunity for an ideally, qualified Building Surveyor, to work on a portfolio of residential, commercial and hospitality properties. Benefits £45,000 - £65,000Transparent Performance Related bonusesLaptop/IpadMobile25 Days HolidayPlus Bank HolidaysDiscretionary Annual BonusRICS membership fees paid forOut of Pocket ExpensesCar AllowancePension Role and responsibilities The successful Building Surveyor will deliver surveys, report and a variety of professional building surveying services, to a portfolio of clients, with a specific focus on residential properties, both private and public. Your role, as a qualified Building Surveyor will be to run your projects autonomously and manage your workload accordingly, whilst supporting inexperienced Surveyors where necessary. Person specification This role will suit a Building Surveyor who can hit the ground running on schemes, confidentially and who enjoys working to their own management. MRICS qualified (Not essential) RICS accredited degree Experience within a construction focused practice, ideallyResidential sector experience is needed A good understanding of commercial buildings Technically astute If you'd like to know more about this role or any other Building Surveying position, then get in touch below. Chris van Aurich - Building Surveyor | Qualified Building Surveyor | Surveyor | Chartered Building Surveyor | Senior Building Surveyor