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Building Manager - Liverpool

Recruiter: Maxwell Stephens
Location: Liverpool
Category:
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £35,000 per annum + excellent benefits

About Us

CBRE is the world’s leading commercial real estate advisor. With over 300 offices in more than 50 countries, they have more consultants advising more customers than any other property firm. They advise on all aspects of commercial property to help their clients realize the true value of their real estate, they provide Building Consultancy, Facilities Management, Fund Management, Lease Consultancy, Property and Asset Management, Real Estate Finance and Tenant Representation services.

CBRE are now recruiting for the role of Building Manager for Royal Liver Building based in Liverpool to manage operational activities for the building and to develop and maintain a positive image of the building in its location.

The offices of the Royal Liver Friendly Society, which had its origins as a mid-19th century burial club was designed by Aubrey Thomas. It is notable as one of Britain's first multi-storey reinforced buildings. Stylistically unique in England, it is more akin to the early tall buildings of America with eclectic Baroque, art nouveau and Byzantine influences.

Main Responsibilities

To be responsible/assist with the drafting, control and reporting of service charge budget and expenditure for the site(s)

To monitor all activities relating to the site(s), reporting and taking action as appropriate

Regular inspections of the building fabric

To work in conjunction with key stakeholders ensuring a maintenance and repair programme is in place

To compile and maintain records relating to the site(s); e.g. asset register, plans, plant testing, etc., taking any action which may be required

To liaise with tenants and deal with any operational queries they might have

To attend tenants’ meetings with the surveying team

To be responsible for Health and Safety compliance on site, and the maintenance of records

To be responsible for Environmental management on site, in compliance with policy and procedure

To organise fire and other safety evacuations and produce an emergency plan

To liaise with local authorities as appropriate

To proactively manage risk and deal with insurance issues on site

To ensure the property achieves the KPIs set by the client, in conjunction with key stakeholders

To manage major work programmes on site, acting as the liaison point for all parties involved

To produce regular reports to operational manager and surveying team, as required

Ensure procurement is carried out in line with company policy.

Key Requirements of the Role

Knowledge legislation relating to property management

Develop an understanding of how to build and maintain client relationships, tenant and customer relationships and supplier relationships

Understanding of key issues to be noted on property inspections

Understand the principles of service charges

Understand the operation of VAT and banking

Understand the principles of contract law

Be able to specify services, tender contracts and select service providers

Know and be able to apply legislation and policies relating to Health and Safety and Environmental Protection

Understand insurance relating to buildings and the FSA regulations and understand the law relating to TUPE

Understand and apply all procedures relating to work activities

Contributes to team business plan/strategy

Be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Person Specification

The successful candidate will be an accomplished facilities manager possessing a strong knowledge of Commercial Building Management and current H&S legislation. You will be preferably qualified in a Building or FM related discipline and will demonstrate exceptional customer and client facing skills, ideally possess an IOSH or NEBOSH certificate and hold current membership of a relevant trade body. Previous experience of successfully managing a similar prestigious commercial site or Hotel and used to working to a best in class standard, would be beneficial combined with extensive stakeholder management and budget management expertise. You will also need to be highly organised, flexible with sound IT skills.

To Apply

Please contact our advisor Peter Forshaw at Maxwell Stephens for an informal/confidential discussion and a full job description on peter@maxwellstephens.com or 020 7484 5620.

Maxwell Stephens have been exclusively retained for this campaign and all direct or third party applications will be forwarded to them.

Contact: Peter Forshaw
Telephone: 0207 484 5009
Email: cv@maxwellstephens.com