Building & Facilities Manager

The Opportunity

We're partnering with a well-established and growing property management business to recruit an experienced Building Manager for a high-profile, multi-let commercial building in Sunderland.

This is a standout opportunity for a confident Facilities or Building Manager who thrives on autonomy, enjoys stakeholder engagement, and takes pride in delivering operational excellence within a busy commercial environment.

You'll take full ownership of day-to-day building performance, ensuring exceptional standards across safety, compliance, service delivery, and occupier experience.

What's on Offer

• Salary: £45,000
• Working Hours: Rotating weekday shifts (Monday-Friday): 37.5 hours per week; 8:00am – 4:00pm, 8:30am – 4:30pm, 9:00am – 5:00pm and 9:30am – 5:30pm, 30-minute unpaid lunch break
• Permanent contract
• Location: Sunderland City Centre
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + Birthday off every year
• 3% employer pension contribution, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Cycle to Work scheme, Gym discounts, Eye care vouchers, Additional wellbeing benefits, Genuine career development opportunities
• Free parking nearby (within 5 minutes' walk). Excellent city centre location with strong transport links
• The building also benefits from excellent on-site facilities, including an on-site café, and is ideally located close to a wide range of city centre amenities, shops, and services

The Role

You will be responsible for the full operational management of a busy commercial building, ensuring it remains safe, compliant, efficient, and delivers an outstanding occupier experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Full day-to-day management of a multi-let commercial property
  * Delivery of hard and soft FM services to a high standard
  * Management of contractors, suppliers, and service providers
  * Oversight of PPM schedules, reactive maintenance, and minor projects
  * Full health & safety, compliance, and statutory obligations management
  * Budget control, service charge monitoring, and invoice approval
  * Strong occupier engagement and issue resolution
  * Tenant experience initiatives and workplace engagement activities
  * Supporting sustainability and ESG performance improvements
  * Leading and supporting on-site team members

What We're Looking For

A confident, proactive Building or Facilities Management professional with strong operational control and stakeholder management skills.

Essential Experience:

• Minimum 5 years in commercial FM or Building Management
  * Experience managing multi-let commercial properties
  * Strong knowledge of health & safety and statutory compliance
  * Experience managing contractors, suppliers, and FM service contracts
  * Budget management and service charge experience
  * Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Essential Qualification:

• IOSH Managing Safely

Desirable:

• NEBOSH qualification
• IWFM membership
• Fire, asbestos, or water hygiene awareness
• Experience with Grade A commercial buildings

Why This Role?

This is a genuine opportunity to take ownership of a flagship commercial asset and make a visible daily impact. You'll have the autonomy to run building operations, influence service delivery, and drive continuous improvement within a supportive and professional property management team.

The wider working environment is well-regarded, with a strong focus on supporting on-site teams and maintaining a positive workplace culture. The building itself offers excellent day-to-day convenience, including an on-site café, and is located in Sunderland City Centre with immediate access to a wide range of amenities, retail, and transport links.

If you're looking for a step up into a role with real responsibility, visibility, and career progression – this is an excellent next move.

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