Job Description

Job Title Building Manager (Central) - Expression of Interest
Summary We are seeking a reliable and experienced Facility Manager to oversee the daily operations and maintenance of a high-profile, sensitive building. The successful candidate will act as a Managing Agent, serving as the key liaison between client and various service providers to ensure that all facilities-related functions are carried out efficiently, securely, and in full compliance with the client's protocols and standards.

About the Role:

• Client Liaison:

Act as the primary point of contact for the client, providing timely updates, addressing concerns, and ensuring service delivery meets contractual obligations and client expectations. * Facility Operations:
Oversee and coordinate all aspects of facility management, including M&E systems, housekeeping, pest control, waste management, landscaping, security, and other soft and hard services. * Vendor and Contractor Management:
Supervise third-party vendors and contractors to ensure quality, timeliness, and compliance with building standards and sensitive site requirements. * Compliance and Safety:
Ensure the facility is fully compliant with all safety, health, environmental, and legal regulations. Conduct routine inspections and audits, and follow up on corrective actions. * Budgeting and Cost Control:
Manage operational budgets, track expenditures, and recommend cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality and compliance. * Reporting and Documentation:
Prepare and submit regular reports on operations, incidents, inspections, maintenance schedules, and KPIs to both the client and internal stakeholders. * Crisis and Emergency Response:
Lead or support emergency response plans and drills, ensuring the building and team are prepared for any contingencies. * Team Leadership:
Manage on-site staff (if any), ensuring roles are clearly defined, performance is monitored, and training is provided where necessary.
About You:

• Diploma or Degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Building Services, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in facilities management, with at least 2 years in a leadership or client-facing role.
• Experience working in secure or sensitive building environments is preferred.
• Strong understanding of building systems (M&E), statutory requirements, and workplace safety.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, reliable, and able to work independently under pressure.
• Familiarity with contract management and budgeting processes.

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?
As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;

• Being part of a growing global company;
• Career development and a promote from within culture;
• An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion

We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.
We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.
We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.
That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status. We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.
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