Building & Facilities Manager

Office Angels

Building & Facilities Manager Opportunity!

Are you an experienced Facilities Management professional looking to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a real impact?

Office Angels are proud to be partnering with a reputable organisation committed to delivering exceptional customer service and top-tier facilities management. This is your chance to join a team of passionate, skilled, and driven property specialists who take pride in their work.

As a Building & Facilities Manager, you’ll be at the heart of operations – overseeing service delivery, ensuring top health & safety standards, and driving sustainability initiatives. You’ll be managing budgets, optimising facilities performance, and leading a team to create a safe, efficient, and thriving environment for tenants.

What’s in It for You?

• Salary: 40K
• Location: Sunderland City Centre
• Contract: Permanent
• Holidays: 25 days plus Bank Holidays, plus your birthday off
• Pension: Employer contribution of 3%, Employee contribution of 5%
• Perks & Benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), cycle-to-work scheme, gym discounts, eye care vouchers, and more!
• Easy commute: Nearby parking (5-minute walk) and great public transport links

Why Apply?

• Exciting, high-profile role in a leading organisation
• Career growth – Work with industry experts and develop your skills
• Sustainability-focused – Be part of an organisation committed to greener buildings
• Autonomy & Impact – Have the freedom to implement strategies and make a difference

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee hard and soft services to maintain excellent operational standards
• Establish and manage planned preventative maintenance programs
• Conduct safety tours and monthly property inspections, ensuring full compliance
• Manage procurement, supplier contracts, and performance evaluations
• Validate invoices for services provided and monitor ongoing expenditure
• Implement sustainability targets throughout the building, working with contractors and occupiers
• Oversee the Riverside app to communicate events and room hire
• Identify and manage minor works on-site, ensuring high standards and best value
• Assist in the production and management of the service charge budget
• Ensure prompt attention to service/maintenance issues and keep stakeholders informed
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date property information
• Issue and maintain the occupier handbook
• Liaise with occupiers, on-site staff, and service providers for effective building management
• Promote occupier engagement and community building
• Engage with neighbouring businesses and local authorities for information sharing
• Contribute to regular tenant and client meetings
• Achieve and maintain health and safety management objectives
• Cover planned and unplanned absences of the Building Management Team
• Act as the first point of contact for occupiers and subordinate staff, resolving disputes professionally
• Provide feedback and input on national and regional FM service strategies
• Attend internal and external meetings or training as required
• Line manage on-site staff, identifying training gaps and maintaining competency grades

What We’re Looking For:

• IOSH Managing Safely qualification (essential)
• Membership with BIFM and/or IOSH (highly desirable)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in facilities management
• Strong knowledge of landlord-tenant relationships in commercial properties
• A leader with strong contract management and team leadership experience
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
• Flexible, proactive, and able to handle major incident management

The Hiring Process:

• Interviews: In person, two stage directly with the company, following a registration with OA.

If you are ready to take on an exciting, hands-on role with a dynamic and forward-thinking team, apply today. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know.

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