Buildings Manager – McCarthy Stone
Location: Midlands based (Coventry Divisional Office)
Contract Type: Full-Time ¦ Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits
Be part of something meaningful. Shape communities, elevate standards, and lead with purpose.
McCarthy Stone, the UK's leading developer and manager of retirement communities, is looking for a Buildings Manager to join our dynamic Divisional Property Operations team. If you're passionate about property, a hands-on problem-solver, and thrive in leading high-performing teams—this could be your next big move.
What you’ll be doing:
As our Buildings Manager, you’ll be the go-to expert for managing complex property issues, ensuring safe and high-quality outcomes across our developments. You’ll take ownership of:
* Overseeing major works and contractor performance, ensuring compliance with CDM and Health & Safety standards.
* Managing a team of Property Operations Technicians—directing workloads, setting goals, and driving high performance.
* Using data insights (via Fixflo) to identify trends, support business performance, and enhance customer satisfaction.
* Acting as first-line escalation for complex repair issues and collaborating with stakeholders across the business to find resolutions.
* Leading site investigations and supporting NHBC resolution cases.
What we’re looking for:
Experience & Qualifications:
* Solid property/building management experience—trade background a plus.
* Technical qualification (e.g., City & Guilds) and a full UK driving licence required.
* SMSTS and DBS/Disclosure (Scotland) highly desirable.
Skills & Strengths:
* A strong communicator and natural team leader who thrives under pressure.
* Organised, analytical, and confident using systems like Fixflo and MS Office.
* Hands-on, quality-focused, and driven by outcomes.
* Able to manage people and projects with professionalism, care, and accountability.
Why join McCarthy Stone?
Make a Real Impact – Your work helps ensure that our retirement communities remain safe, well-maintained, and welcoming homes for our homeowners.
Travel & Variety – Enjoy the challenge of working across multiple sites and leading diverse projects.
Grow With Us – We invest in people, offering continuous development, leadership support, and a culture of learning.
Great Benefits – Competitive salary, car allowance, pension scheme, private healthcare, employee discounts, and more.
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Ready to lead with purpose?
Apply now and help shape the places people call home.