Building Manager
BUILDING MANAGER
- Trinity Estates • £52,000 - £55,000 • Rathbone Market - E16 1EH • Mon - Fri
You will oversee a vibrant, mixed-use residential development at the heart of Canning Town’s regeneration, with homes, shops and community facilities arranged around a revitalised market square. It’s a lively, people-focused environment where you’ll get to know residents and retailers alike, balancing the needs of a modern urban community. With Canning Town station, a short walk away and Jubilee line/DLR connections reaching central London in around 20 minutes, you’ll be part of a well-connected, evolving neighbourhood.
ROLE EXPECTATIONS
You will be the on-site lead for building operations, resident experience and safety, keeping the development running smoothly each day. You will co-ordinate contractors, manage compliance and maintenance, and be a visible, approachable presence for residents and commercial occupiers.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
- The development runs safely and compliantly, with accurate records and audits ready at all times.
- Planned and reactive maintenance is delivered on schedule, on budget and to a high standard.
- Common areas are consistently clean, secure and well-presented, reflecting pride in the place.
- Vendors and contractors are well-briefed, supervised and held to clear service expectations.
- Communication is timely and clear, with issues anticipated and escalated appropriately.
- Carrying out daily site walks, inspections and checks, addressing defects and hazards promptly.
- Co-ordinating and supervising contractors for cleaning, M&E, life safety systems and repairs.
- Managing H&S and compliance tasks, including permits to work, risk assessments and logs.
- Responding to resident queries, concerns and complaints, providing updates and resolutions.
- Monitoring building systems and BMS dashboards, scheduling PPM and reactive works.
- Preparing reports, maintaining records and supporting budget control and procurement.
- You put residents and community first, with a calm, solutions-focused approach.
- You thrive in a busy, public-facing environment and enjoy being visible and hands-on.
- You are organized and detail-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- You communicate clearly with diverse audiences and build constructive relationships.
- You’re safety-conscious, proactive and comfortable making decisions under pressure.
- On-site facilities or building management experience in residential or mixed-use settings.
- Working knowledge of life safety systems, M&E plant rooms and BMS monitoring.
- Experience coordinating multiple contractors and driving performance against SLAs.
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks, risk assessments and permits to work.
- Background dealing directly with residents, retailers or stakeholders in a customer-led role.
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Fully funded training and professional development
- Employee referral scheme
Trinity Estates is a leading residential property management company and the flagship brand within the wider Trinity Property Group.
Managing a diverse portfolio across the UK, the business supports developments ranging from modern city apartments to large-scale residential estates. Trinity Estates combines strong operational structure with a people-focused approach, delivering a consistent and professional service at scale.
For employees, this means access to larger and more varied portfolios, clear processes, strong internal support and genuine opportunities for progression within a growing organisation.
As part of a wider group, Trinity Estates offers both stability and career development, making it an ideal environment for those looking to build and progress their career in property management.
HOW WE HIRE
- Initial conversation with our talent team
- Interview focused on practical building management scenarios, resident engagement and safety/compliance knowledge
INTERESTED?
Apply with your CV.
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documentary evidence of eligibility will be required.
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