Building Fabric Manager - Central London
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right person.
Purpose of the Role
· To oversee the maintenance, compliance, presentation, and coordination of all internal and external building fabric elements across the property portfolio.
· The primary focus of the role is the management and delivery of service charge recoverable fabric maintenance and repair activities, ensuring buildings remain safe, compliant, operationally efficient and maintained to a high standard.
· The role combines hands-on operational management with selective support for wider asset management initiatives where required, working in conjunction with appointed consultants, surveyors, and specialist contractors.
Key Responsibilities
Portfolio Fabric Management
Oversee the condition, maintenance, and presentation of all internal and external fabric elements across the portfolio.
Manage building fabric elements including roofing systems, fall arrest systems, barriers, façades, cladding, glazing, fire doors, partitions, ceilings, finishes, flooring, drainage systems, and communal areas.
Conduct regular inspections and identify defects, deterioration, and compliance risks.
Ensure buildings maintain high operational and presentation standards.
Maintenance & Service Charge Operations
Coordinate reactive and planned preventative maintenance activities.
Manage service charge recoverable fabric related maintenance works.
Monitor contractor performance, work quality, and programme delivery.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and asset information.
Identify recurring defects and recommend practical remedial solutions.
Assist with service charge budgeting and monitoring of fabric related expenditure.
Compliance & Building Safety
Support compliance with Building Regulations, CDM Regulations and relevant Building Safety requirements.
Monitor issues relating to fire compartmentation, façade safety, water ingress, and statutory compliance.
Ensure maintenance records and compliance documentation remain up to date.
Support health & safety compliance across fabric related works.
Contractor & Project Coordination
Supervise contractors undertaking repairs, refurbishment, and planned maintenance works.
Assist with preparing scopes of works and procurement activities.
Support delivery of service charge related refurbishment and minor capital projects.
Coordinate works with Building management to minimise disruption to occupiers.
Asset Management Support
Where required, support wider asset management initiatives in conjunction with appointed consultants and specialist teams, including:
assisting with condition surveys,
supporting lifecycle planning exercises,
coordinating intrusive investigations with the aid of the building management teams,
assisting with refurbishment and improvement projects,
and providing operational input into landlord asset improvement strategies.
The role would not carry sole responsibility for specialist asset management, investment-led decision making or professional surveying functions.
Stakeholder Management
Liaise with Property Managers, Engineering Managers, tenants, consultants, and contractors.
Provide clear operational and technical updates to management teams.
Support reporting requirements where necessary.
Skills & Qualifications
Skills & Experience
Proven experience in commercial building fabric management or maintenance.
Strong understanding of commercial building fabric systems and materials.
Experience managing contractors and fabric maintenance programmes.
Good understanding of health & safety and statutory compliance requirements.
Good understanding of fall arrest, barrier, and working from height legislation
Experience within commercial office or mixed-use environments.
Strong organisational and communication skills.
Competent using CAFM systems and Microsoft Office.
Desirable Qualifications
HNC/HND or Degree in Building Surveying, Construction, or related discipline.
IOSH or NEBOSH qualification.
Membership of RICS, CIOB or IWFM desirable.
Working Hours - 09:00 – 17:30 – Core Hours, flexibility required dependant on projects. Multiple site locations.
Salary - Circa £75,000 pa. Subject to experience.
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- Business area
- Operations
- Role
- Maintenance
- Locations
- 15 Finsbury Circus
- Contract Type
- Permanent, Full time
- Remote Status
- This role is site based
- Salary
- Circa £75,000 pa. Subject to experience.