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Building Manager - Central Square, Leeds

Job ID

181860

Posted

11-Sep-2024

Service line

Advisory Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Property Management

Location(s)

Leeds - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Building Manager, Leeds

Role Purpose

Manage the day to day operational activities in line with all health and safety, environmental and company procedures, legislative requirements, budgetary costs and client/tenant requirements in line with the required customer service criteria and key performance indicators.

Role Specific Particulars

The property is an iconic premises located in Leeds City Centre. The successful candidate will be part of a site team of two and will be an essential asset to the property, colleagues, clients and occupiers.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial

• Preparation, control and monitoring of the service charge budget in accordance with the client’s budgetary agreement and the time scales set by the business, in conjunction with the Senior Facilities Manager.

• To prepare management reports in accordance with the needs of the business.

• Compliance

• To be responsible for all health and safety compliance. This includes ensuring that all health and safety audits, fire and other evacuations are carried out on a regular basis in accordance with the laid down requirements, the emergency plan and related site maps are continually update and that Meridian (Health and Safety tool) is regularly updated etc.

• To proactively manage risk and deal with insurance compliance onsite with regards to both public and statutory bodies as applicable.

• Ensure a Crisis Management plan is in place that this is reviewed and tested annually.

• To assist with the compilation of external contracts in conjunction with the Senior Facilities Manager and the Procurement Department. This includes ensuring all procurement needs are carried out in line with company policy.

• To compile and maintain all required management information and records relating to the site. This includes asset register, emergency plans, plant testing, etc.

• To liaise with local authorities as appropriate.

• Any other duties as in accordance with the needs of the business.

Customer Service and Quality

• To ensure the fabric of the building both externally and internally is maintained and serviced to a high standard in accordance with the management contract and agreed budgets. This includes ensuring the agreed planned maintenance programme is carried out in accordance with the laid sown timetables and monitoring FM works on site including the required liaison with service providers and/or contractors.

• To further development and maintain excellent occupier relationships, ensuring that they receive the highest standards of service in relation to their operational needs and attend tenant meetings.

• To oversee and regularly review the work carried out by contractors to ensure the required standards are achieved and maintained in accordance with the contractual agreement.

• People Management

• Direct line management responsibility of on-site CBREMS personnel. This includes ensuring that all personnel are trained in accordance with the requirements of their role.

• Carrying out regular performance reviews including annual appraisals and the setting of objectives.

• Ensure all appraisals are carried out in accordance with the required standard and company time table. This includes the setting and reviewing of SMART “value added” objectives and regular performance reviews.

Person Specification/Requirements

• Educated to degree level or equivalent

• Previous experience of facilities management of property or portfolio of properties. This includes Line Management responsibility for Company personnel and contractors and management of service agreements.

• Knowledge of the technical aspect of premises management.

• Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills.

• Good awareness of Health and Safety legislation and knowledge of environmental protection requirements.

• IT literate together with an understanding and experience of industry specific IT applications.

• Ability to work on own initiative and within a pressurised environment.

• IOSH qualification.

• IWFM qualification desirable.

Working at CBRE

When you join CBRE you will have the support and resources of a global firm where an entrepreneurial mind-set is encouraged. You'll realize your potential with challenging work, fast-paced assignments, an environment of constant learning and commitment to results. To enable your success, we provide the best tools, training and leaders in the industry.

Our collaborative culture is built on our RISE values and reflects the needs and perspectives of our clients and our people. Our work is guided by our North Star: Creating the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses and people thrive. This informs everything we do—from diversity, equity, and inclusion to sustainability initiatives to workplace safety and wellbeing.

At CBRE, we believe that the more perspectives we have, the more dimensions we see. We welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences across industries to apply for open positions even if you do not match every element of the required skills. To discover more about what it’s like to work at CBRE, visit Life at CBRE

About CBRE

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2023 revenue). The company has more than 130,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves a diverse range of clients with an integrated suite of services, including facilities, transaction and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services.

Equal Opportunities

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