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 Buildings 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: GBP45,000
- 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 propertyDelivery of hard and soft FM services to a high standardManagement of contractors, suppliers, and service providersOversight of PPM schedules, reactive maintenance and minor projectsFull health & safety, compliance and statutory obligations managementBudget control, service charge monitoring and invoice approvalStrong occupier engagement and issue resolutionTenant experience initiatives and workplace engagement activitiesSupporting sustainability and ESG performance improvementsLeading 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.
Office Angels is an equal–opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace.
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