Role: Building Manager
Location: Cheadle
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £33,000
Hours of work: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. (occasional overtime paid at overtime rates)
Join a leading commercial property management company as a Building Manager looking after one of their commercial properties in Cheadle.
The Building Manager is a hands-on, operational role responsible for maintaining the building to excellent standards while delivering exceptional service to tenants while keeping the building safe, compliant, and well-presented at all times.
This is a flagship, design-led business space with modern amenities and a premium tenant experience. Your role is to make sure the property consistently lives up to that standard.
Key Responsibilities
Tenant Liaison & Customer Experience
*Be a visible, friendly, professional presence on site — the first point of contact for tenants.
*Handle enquiries, maintenance requests and concerns with an exceptional customer-service approach.
*Support tenant onboarding, move-ins, move-outs and viewings when required.
*Build strong, trust-based working relationships to maintain retention and satisfaction.
Hands-On Building Maintenance
*Carry out minor repairs and practical tasks directly (e.g., basic plumbing fixes, joinery, painting, replacing fixtures, adjusting doors, fault-finding issues).
*Respond swiftly to issues raised by tenants and diagnose whether they can be handled in-house or require a contractor.
*Proactively identify wear-and-tear issues and resolve them before they escalate.
*Ensure building fabric, common areas, amenities and external areas remain in excellent condition
Contractor & Supplier Coordination
*When works require specialist support, coordinate contractors, ensuring safe working, permit control, RAMS checks and high-quality delivery.
*Monitor performance of cleaning, landscaping, reception and other service providers.
Health, Safety & Compliance
*Carry out regular H&S checks including fire alarm tests, emergency lighting, weekly building walk-throughs and plant room checks.
*Maintain accurate logs, compliance records and inspection reports.
*Ensure the site meets all statutory requirements and internal procedures.
*Induct contractors and ensure adherence to safe working practices.
Administration & Reporting
*Keep building documentation up-to-date: compliance records, contractor files, service sheets, asset logs.
*Report operational performance, maintenance actions and any issues to the Facilities Manager.
*Order consumables and maintain stock levels to support smooth building operations.
To apply for this Building Manager role, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.