Building Manager

We’re Centrick — residential property experts with a clear mission: to make lives better, every day.

Since 2005, we’ve grown into a nationwide business with a global reach, managing buildings and estates of all shapes and sizes. From property management, sales, and lettings to on-the-ground services like cleaning, caretaking, and maintenance — we deliver quality, end-to-end solutions.

With our headquarters in central Birmingham and teams across the UK, we’re powered by dedicated professionals working collaboratively across operations, marketing, finance, and beyond. We reinvest in our people, technology, and culture to drive continuous improvement and long-term impact — for our clients, customers, and communities.

What You’ll Be Doing

No two days are the same, but the tasks below offer a glimpse of what to expect. If you don’t meet every point but believe you have the skills to succeed, we encourage you to apply.

  • Conduct routine inspections of internal and external communal areas to identify maintenance issues, defects and potential health and safety risks.
  • Supervise and manage contractors on site, including carrying out inductions, monitoring performance and ensuring adherence to safe working practices.
  • Coordinate reactive maintenance by raising work orders, obtaining quotations and ensuring works are completed to the required standard.
  • Support the Property Manager in the preparation of annual budgets, contractor retendering processes and supplier performance reviews.
  • Carry out routine checks of building systems, including fire alarms, emergency lighting, smoke ventilation systems and lift communication lines, and arrange servicing where required.
  • Manage the procurement and stock control of site supplies and consumables.
  • Oversee refuse management arrangements, ensuring bin storage areas are maintained and accessible for scheduled collections.
  • Ensure CCTV systems, access control processes and key management procedures are properly maintained and documented.
  • Record communal utility meter readings as required.
  • Enforce estate regulations, including parking controls, in accordance with lease agreements and estate rules.
  • Respond to resident queries in a professional and timely manner, resolving issues where possible and escalating when necessary.
  • Maintain accurate site records, support resident communications and contribute to management and Directors’ reports where required.
  • Ensure full compliance with all site procedures, company policies and relevant Health & Safety legislation.
  • Oversee laundry facility usage, including collecting payments and providing washing machine tokens.

What You Need to Succeed

  • Demonstrable experience in a building management, facilities management or property management role.
  • Strong technical understanding of building systems, plant equipment and maintenance requirements.
  • Sound knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and contractor management processes.
  • Experience coordinating outsourced services and working within budgetary frameworks.
  • Excellent communication skills with strong written and spoken English.
  • Highly organised with strong administrative and IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to work proactively in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Why Join Us?

  • Time to Recharge: 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
  • Future Security: Enhanced pension scheme based on role
  • Extra Holiday: Your holiday allowance grows with your length of service—because loyalty deserves rewards
  • Health & Wellbeing: Medicash, virtual GP, therapies, dental and optical support
  • Sick Pay Boost: Company sick pay increases over time to support your wellbeing when you need it most
  • Life Assurance: Peace of mind for you and your loved ones with financial protection in place when it matters most
  • Learning & Development: Study support and access to our dedicated academy to help you grow professionally and personally
  • Mental Health Support: 24/7 mental health services
  • Birthday Bonus: Enjoy an extra day off on your birthday to celebrate your way
  • Giving Back: One volunteer day annually to support a charity or cause close to your heart
  • Benefit Platform: One online platform for all benefits and recognition

At Centrick, diversity and inclusivity are fundamental to who we are. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a respectful and supportive hiring experience. If you need any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know—we’re here to help you succeed.

Building Manager

Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom

£40,000 to £45,000 per year
Permanent - Full-time
Posted today