Building Manager
Praxisgroup · London, London · United Kingdom · On-site
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Role: Building Manager
Location: Central London (Zone 1) (Primary Building) - Multi tenant including Office and 2 small retail units and residential. Primary time will be spent with office tenants.
Virtual Oversight of Secondary Building (London Zone 2)
Hours:
Full Time – Monday to Friday 8.30am-5.30pm. On- site 5 days per week
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and highly professional Building Manager & Front of House (FOH) to take full-time responsibility for a flagship Central London building, with additional virtual oversight of a secondary building as required.
This is a client-facing, hands-on role requiring exceptional customer service, strong tenant engagement skills, and confidence in contractor management. A solid understanding of building systems and compliance requirements is also important.
More importantly, we’re looking for someone who is proactive, resilient and comfortable working independently . This is a hands-on role where you’ll need to take ownership, identify issues and find practical solutions rather than waiting for direction.
You’ll need to be proactive and comfortable taking initiative. There won’t always be a handbook or set process for every situation, so we’re looking for someone who can use their judgement, find solutions and make things happen without needing to be told what to do at every step.
Key Responsibilities:
Front of House & Customer Experience
Act as the primary front-of-house presence, delivering an exceptional customer and tenant experience at all times
Build strong, professional relationships with occupiers, visitors, and stakeholders
Manage tenant engagement, communications, and day-to-day enquiries efficiently and professionally
Represent the building to the highest standard, ensuring a welcoming and well-managed environment
Building Management
Take full operational responsibility for the primary building, ensuring smooth day-to-day performance
Maintain oversight of a secondary building remotely, coordinating remedial actions when issues arise
Monitor building condition and proactively identify maintenance or operational issues
Contractor & Maintenance Management
Manage and oversee contractors on-site, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, and to specification
Coordinate reactive and planned maintenance activities
Ensure all works comply with health & safety requirements and site procedures
Building Systems & Compliance
Demonstrate strong working knowledge of key building systems, including:
CCTV systems
Intruder alarms
Fire alarm systems
Intercom and access control systems
Monitor system performance, escalate faults, and liaise with specialist contractors where required
Support compliance activities, inspections, and statutory checks
Health, Safety & Risk
Promote a safe working environment for occupiers, visitors, and contractors
Ensure site procedures, permits, and risk assessments are followed
Act promptly on any health & safety…