Centre Manager

PLEASE NOTE: Without previous experience of delivering FM and Real Estate Services in a similar role you will not be considered for this position.

A global leader in Real Estate services currently requires a Centre Manager to manage operational activities for a prestigious Estate in West London

Primary Responsibilities of the Centre Manager:

• To develop and maintain a positive image of the estate in its location, ensuring the estate has an image to match the Asset Management strategy.
• To be responsible for the drafting, control and reporting of service charge budget and expenditure for the site(s) in accordance with the agreed KPI’s and RIC’s Service Charge code.
• To have management responsibility for other staff located at the building, i.e. Assistant Building Manager.
• To tender and place contracts for services relating to the site(s) and manage appointed contracts against agreed KPI’s.
• Conduct regular inspections of the building fabric and take appropriate action when required.
• Ensure that the Estate Management team monitors all activities relating to the estate and its properties, reporting and taking action as appropriate.
• To nurture and develop an effective working relationship with the tenants and ensure operational queries raised by them are dealt with effectively.
• To work with key stakeholders and external consultants in ensuring a maintenance and repair programme is in place in accordance with the Asset Management strategy.

Key Skills / Knowledge:

• A minimum of 3 years previous experience of working as a standalone Building Manager is essential
• Able to use IT software such as Word, Excel, and databases.
• Able to specify services, tender contracts and select service providers.
• Able to delegate, supervise and develop junior team members.
• Able to work as part of a team, supporting other team members and recognising the work of others.
• Know and be able to apply legislation and policies relating to Health and Safety.
• Know and be able to apply legislation and policies relating to Environmental protection.
• Understand and contribute to the delivery of the client’s investment objectives.
• Apply the principles of service charge management to ensure compliance with all regulatory and procedural requirements.
• Understand the operation of VAT and banking.
• Understand the principles of contract law.
• Understand how property is constructed and how plant works.
• Understand insurance relating to buildings and the FSA regulations.
• Understand the law relating to TUPE.

This is a genuinely fantastic opportunity to develop a career within a leading organisation so if you feel that you have the required skillset then.

Due to high levels of applications we can only respond to successful candidates