Building Fabric Manager - £75-£85k
Role Purpose
The Building Fabric Manager is responsible for the effective management, maintenance, and improvement of building fabric across a designated property portfolio. The role ensures all fabric elements of commercial properties are maintained to a high standard, supporting operational performance, statutory compliance, occupier satisfaction, sustainability objectives, and asset value protection.
The successful candidate will oversee planned and reactive fabric maintenance works, manage contractors and specialist suppliers, support lifecycle planning, and ensure delivery aligns with company service standards.
Building Fabric Management
- Manage all aspects of building fabric maintenance including:
- Roofing systems
- External façades
- Internal finishes
- Flooring
- Doors and glazing
- Decorations
- Carpentry and joinery
- Structural and minor civil works
- Drainage
- Conduct regular property inspections and condition surveys.
- Identify defects, risks, and lifecycle replacement requirements.
- Develop and implement planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes for fabric elements.
- Coordinate reactive maintenance works and ensure timely resolution.
Contractor & Supplier Management
- Procure and manage fabric contractors and specialist suppliers.
- Monitor contractor performance against KPIs, SLAs, health & safety standards, and budget expectations.
- Review RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) prior to works commencing.
- Ensure contractors comply with all statutory and company health & safety procedures.
Compliance & Health & Safety
- Ensure all works comply with:
- CDM Regulations
- Building Regulations
- Fire safety requirements
- Relevant British Standards
- Company policies and procedures
- Support audits and compliance reporting activities.
- Promote safe working practices across all sites.
Budget & Financial Management
- Prepare and manage annual maintenance budgets relating to building fabric.
- Monitor expenditure and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Support preparation of lifecycle and capital expenditure plans.
- Review quotations, approve invoices, and manage financial reporting.
Client & Occupier Engagement
- Build strong relationships with clients, occupiers, and stakeholders.
- Provide technical advice and fabric-related recommendations.
- Ensure high standards of customer service and communication.
- Attend client meetings and present updates on works, projects, and asset conditions.
Sustainability & Asset Improvement
- Support sustainability initiatives and ESG objectives.
- Recommend fabric improvements that enhance energy efficiency and asset longevity.
- Assist with refurbishment and improvement projects across the portfolio.
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
- Proven experience in building fabric management, facilities management, or property maintenance within commercial real estate.
- Strong technical understanding of building construction and fabric systems.
- Experience managing contractors and maintenance programmes.
- Knowledge of relevant health & safety legislation and compliance requirements.
- Ability to interpret technical reports, drawings, and specifications.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and CAFM systems.
Desirable
- IOSH or NEBOSH qualification.
- Membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS, IWFM, or CIOB.
- Experience within managing agent or multi-site environments.
Key Competencies
- Strong attention to detail
- Commercial awareness
- Problem-solving capability
- Stakeholder management
- Ability to prioritise workload effectively
- Proactive and solutions-focused approach
- Commitment to service excellence