I'm currently working with an impressive International Real Estate Investor with an established UK presence, and a growing property portfolio consisting of several £Billion of Commercial and Residential Assets. Having expanded significantly in recent years they are now seeking to bolster the team with the recruitment of a Senior Building Surveyor/Project Manager who will help develop and deliver a wide range of Capex and Opex projects including ESG work, refurbishment projects and maintenance across a portfolio of high end commercial properties..

Duties will include feasibility, due diligence and project management, working side by side with the Asset Management and Property Management teams. A true client side role, you'll work closely with outsourced Managing Agent partners and specialist consultancies to successfully deliver works to an exceptionally high standard.

The ideal candidate will likely come from a Building Surveying background, and might be currently working for a Managing Agent, Building Surveying Practice/Professional Services Consultancy or in a similar Client Side role. You should have extensive experience delivering instructions within commercial property,along with experience delivering both large and small works. 

This is a rare and exciting client-side role, and an opportunity to join an extremely friendly and supportive team delivering interesting and varied projects. It comes with a highly competitive salary of £95,000, a significant bonus, healthcare and a highly competitive pension.

Our client is an international real estate business that owns a significant commercial real estate portfolio in the UK (£1 Billion +). With plans for further property acquisitions in 2024,  they are now seeking to strengthen their procurement team with the appointment of a Procurement Manager. The role will help oversee procurement and vendor management activities with a focus on Facilities Management, Property Management, and Construction professional services. The post holder will report into a senior procurement manager and would suit an up and coming procurement professional looking for their next step. 

Main Duties & Responsibilities 

Provide guidance in the execution of procurement activities for the property management team and to the more junior procurement team members.

Source, obtain and evaluate the most competitive pricing for services procured.

Prepare tender documents, tender evaluations and analysis, and quality checks on goods and services.

Review and update the approved vendor list periodically.

Plan, schedule and monitor the procurement of term contracts and minor capital projects to ensure timely approval and award.

Prepare reports and statistics for management review.

Ensure procurement activities comply with procurement policies and SOPs.

Conduct periodic audits on the procurement process and documentation.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Experience of supporting the procurement of  contractors or professional services for the built environment - i.e you may have experience of  Facilities Management, Property Services, or Construction Categories.

Good procurement knowledge and understanding of the procurement process and supply chain management.

Good analytical skills.

Excellent Excel skills.

Needs to be able to work on their own initiative as well as contribute as a member of a wider team.

The Opportunity

This a fantastic opportunity to join a globally recognised and respected organisation in a highly professional and supportive team. It comes with a competitive salary up to £50,000, plus a generous bonus, and various flexible benefits.

Building Manager

Leeds

£35,000 - £37,000

Hexagon Group are delighted to be working with a prominent real estate company who have an exciting opportunity for a Building Manager to manage a newly refurbished, state-of-the-art building in Leeds City Centre.

Key Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day management of the commercial asset, which involves working closely with your tenants and client.
• Production, and management of the buildings service charge budget.
• Launching tenant engagement activities, such as themed pop-up events in the reception areas.
• Overseeing all site health & safety, ensuring statutory compliance is up to date, and any issues are logged correctly.
• Management of both hard & soft on-site service partners, ensuring their performance is of a high standard.
• Ensure the agreed PPM schedule is completed and resolve any reactive issues promptly.
• Chairing tenant meetings and responding to their queries in a timely & professional manner.
• Identifying ways to improve the energy & sustainability of the building, implementing new initiatives where possible.

We are keen to speak with enthusiastic Building or Facilities Managers who have previous experience managing multi-tenanted properties within the commercial property management sector. You will hold previous experience in setting service charge budgets, possess strong knowledge of health & safety, and excel in building relationships with your tenants. You will also ideally hold an IOSH and/or a NEBOSH Certificate, which may put you at a slight advantage.

Our client is keen to move on this vacancy fast and will be looking to interview suitable candidates ASAP.

Building Manager  

Hemel Hempstead

£45,000 - £49,000

Hexagon Group are working with a leading property consultancy who are renowned for the opportunities they offer to their employees and are enjoying a period of success. We are supporting them with the recruitment of a Building Manager for a prestigious property based in Hemel Hempstead, the building stands at over 100,000qft and is the home to various blue-chip companies. As the Building Manager, you will hold an influential role in rolling out events in the building and creating a ‘community’ feel within the building.   

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilising the space on site, rolling out tenant engagement activities and creating a ‘community’ environment within the building
• Production and management of the service charge budget
• Management of on-site service partners which includes front of house, M&E, cleaning, and security.
• Ensure the health & safety protocols are followed, and statutory compliance is up to date.
• Managing tenant fit-outs, and working with on-site contractors  
• Implement energy & sustainability initiatives for the property.

You will ideally be from a property management background and have experience managing commercial or mixed-use assets. As this role is heavily focused on customer service, you will be engaging and be comfortable liaising with tenants and senior stakeholders. In addition, if you hold an IOSH or NEBOSH and a membership to an industry accredited body, this will put you at an advantage.

Our client is keen to move on this vacancy fast and will be looking to interview suitable candidates ASAP.

Property Manager – Block Management  

Eastbourne

£27,000 - £30,000

We are working with a boutique-chartered surveying practice, who are looking to add a Block Property Manager to their growing block property management team. You will be joining an organisation that aspires to grow even further in the coming years, and already has an exciting existing portfolio. This role will suit an existing Block Property Manager who may be looking for a fresh opportunity, equally our client is happy to speak with Assistant Property Managers seeking the next step in their career.

As the Property Manager, you will be based in our clients’ offices in Eastbourne and carry out site inspections when required across your portfolio, which will cover mainly East Sussex. There’s also the possibility of some home working with this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out site inspections as per the management agreement and logging any issues correctly.
• Management of contractors, and re-tendering contracts when required.
• Responsible for the health & safety of your portfolio and actioning any issues.
• Preparation of service charge budgets, and dealing with insurance claims
• Issuing Section 20 orders, and coordination of major works.
• Reviewing insurance policies and working with external partners in the event of claims.
• Communicating effectively and professionally with your clients.

You will ideally have several years of experience within the block management industry, plus if you hold an IRPM Certificate then it may put you at an advantage. You will be a strong communicator and be comfortable liaising with senior stakeholders. Furthermore, you will be passionate about the block management sector, and be an enthusiastic learner.

Please do not hesitate to apply with a copy of your CV today!

Property Manager – Block Management  

Crawley

£37,000 - £40,000

We are working with a boutique-chartered surveying practice, who are looking to add a Block Property Manager to their growing block property management team. You will be joining an organisation that aspires to grow even further in the coming years, and already has an exciting existing portfolio. This role will suit an existing Block Property Manager who may be looking for a fresh opportunity, equally our client is happy to speak with Assistant Property Managers seeking the next step in their career.

As the Property Manager, you will be based in our clients’ offices in Crawley and carry out site inspections when required across your portfolio, which will cover mainly Sussex and Surrey. There’s also the possibility of some home working with this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out site inspections as per the management agreement and logging any issues correctly.
• Management of contractors, and re-tendering contracts when required.
• Responsible for the health & safety of your portfolio and actioning any issues.
• Preparation of service charge budgets, and dealing with insurance claims
• Issuing Section 20 orders, and coordination of major works.
• Reviewing insurance policies and working with external partners in the event of claims.
• Communicating effectively and professionally with your clients.

You will ideally have several years of experience within the block management industry, plus if you hold an IRPM Certificate then it may put you at an advantage. You will be a strong communicator and be comfortable liaising with senior stakeholders. Furthermore, you will be passionate about the block management sector, and be an enthusiastic learner.

Please do not hesitate to apply with a copy of your CV today!

Facilities Manager

Central London

£50,000 - £55,000 plus car allowance

Hexagon Group are delighted to be partnered with a boutique property consultancy who have a unique opportunity for a Facilities Manager to join their commercial property management team in Central London.

As the Regional Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for a mixed-use portfolio across Central London, which will mainly consist of office space, retail units and possibly some industrial parks. Our client does offer an element of hybrid working, however some of your time will be spent in our clients’ offices and carrying out site inspections.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the day-to-day management of your portfolio and carrying out regular site inspections.
• Production and management of each building’s service charge budget.
• Ensure all statutory compliance is up to date, and any health & safety issues are dealt with promptly.
• Management of both hard & soft service partner contracts
• Tasked with improving energy & sustainability matters, rolling out sustainability initiatives where possible, and liaising with the internal M&E / Energy team regarding energy management upgrades.
• Managing any refurbishment / fit-out projects at your sites; liaising with the on-site contractors
• Close liaison with your tenants, and clients; attending to their needs in a professional manner.

The ideal candidate will have existing experience working as a Facilities Manager managing a multi-site portfolio; this will ideally be in a managing agent capacity. You will have previous experience setting and managing service charge budgets and be able to demonstrate strong knowledge of health & safety / statutory compliance; if you hold an industry recognised qualification such as an IOSH, NEBOSH or IWFM Certificate, this may also put you at an advantage. You will be enthusiastic about the facilities management industry, and have an engaging personality, and be comfortable liaising with senior stakeholders.

Our client is keen to arranges interviews asap, so please apply with a copy of your CV!

Assistant Building Manager – Watford

£35,000 - £40,000

Hexagon Group have the pleasure of working with an established property management company who have an exciting requirement for an Assistant Building Manager to be based at newly developed, mixed-use building in Watford. The property consists of multi-tenanted office space, and high-end residential apartments, which you will have minimal dealings with other than scheduling maintenance works.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a key point of contact for any tenant queries.
• Completing health & safety reports and responding to any health & safety issues that may arise.
• Supervising on-site service partners
• Ensure the PPM schedule requirements are undertaken, and reactive works are dealt with promptly.
• Supporting the Building Manager with the production and management of the service charge budget
• Creating snagging lists during the defect period.
• Launching tenant engagement activities and communicating these throughout the building.
• Deputising for the Building Manager when they are absent.

Ideally you will have previous experience working within the property management field, ideally this will be working within a multi-tenanted commercial building. In addition, if you hold an industry recognised certificate such as an IOSH certificate, this may put you at an advantage along with being able to demonstrate an understanding of service charge budgets.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation who pride themselves on offering a platform for employees to develop and will offer genuine opportunities to progress.  

Our client is keen to move quickly on this, so please apply with a copy of your CV!

Senior Operations Manager

London

£65,000 - £75,000

Hexagon Group are delighted to be working with a prominent managing agent that have a well-respected name within shopping centre management. Our client is recruiting for a Senior Operations Manager to assist with the management of a modern shopping centre based in North London, that attracts a high number of footfall each year and is home to numerous high street retailers.

As the Senior Operations Manager, you will form part of the senior management team and alongside the Centre Director, you will be at the forefront of shaping the success for the centre. You will be managing the day-to-day operations of the centre, overseeing numerous on-site contractors and play a pivotal role in enhancing relationships with your occupiers and implementing strategies to drive footfall and revenue.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop strong relationships with the centre’s occupiers, ensuring their needs are being met.
• Overseeing the M&E, security, cleaning, and guest services in order to create a welcoming atmosphere.
• Deputising for the Centre Director in their absence.  
• Implement marketing strategies to enhance the shopping centres visibility, attracting a diverse customer base, and promoting any events that may be taking place.
• Management of the centre health & safety protocols, and ensuring any issues are dealt with promptly.

Ideally, you will hold previous experience in shopping centre management; this could be either managing a retail park, or a centre of this ilk. However, our client has stated that they are open on candidate’s experience, although you must come from a background within facilities management. In addition, you will have strong people management skills, have a positive personality, and be able to demonstrate strong knowledge of health & safety, which will all be backed up with an industry recognised qualification such as an IOSH / NEBOSH / IWFM certificates.

Please apply with a copy of your CV!

General Manager

Birmingham

£50,000 - £55,000

Hexagon Group are delighted to be recruiting a General Manager for a top tier real estate company who manage some of the UK’s iconic office space, and public destinations. They now require a General Manager, to manage a modern, ‘trophy’ asset in Birmingham City Centre which holds numerous energy & sustainability accreditations and his home to a wide array of tenants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overall day to day management of the asset, with close support from a Senior Facilities Manager
• Responsible for the property’s health & safety, ensuring the tenants follow the procedures closely and all statutory compliance us up to date and logged correctly.
• Supporting with the production and management of the service charge budget
• Working closely with the occupier, dealing with any issues that may arise and launching events to engage with them.
• Management of both hard & soft service contracts, which includes M&E, cleaning, security, and pest control.
• Rolling out initiatives to enhance the buildings ESG score.
• Overseeing any tenant fit-outs and refurbishment / M&E projects

We are keen to speak with experienced Building / Facilities Managers who have managed a sizeable asset, or Facilities Managers who have managed multi-site portfolios and are seeking a move to manage a singular property. As this role is heavily focused around customer service, you will be personable and be comfortable liaising with high-profile tenants and senior stakeholders. In addition, you will be experienced in managing service charge budgets, and hold a strong understanding of statutory compliance / health & safety.  

Our client is keen to move on this vacancy fast and will be looking to interview suitable candidates ASAP.