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• Perform general cleaning duties including dusting, sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors.
• Sanitize and clean washrooms, including toilets, sinks, and mirrors.
• Clean and polish furniture, fixtures, and fittings.
• Empty waste bins and ensure proper disposal of refuse according to company and site procedures.
• Maintain the cleanliness of common areas such as lobbies, corridors, and staff rooms.
• Restock consumables such as soap, toilet paper, and paper towels in washrooms and kitchens.
• Operate and maintain cleaning equipment and machinery safely and effectively.
• Report any maintenance issues or damages observed during cleaning rounds.
• Adhere to strict health and safety guidelines, including COSHH regulations.
• Ensure a high standard of presentation and hygiene throughout the assigned areas.
• Work efficiently and independently to complete tasks within scheduled timeframes.

• Previous experience in commercial or industrial cleaning.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, materials, and equipment.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations, including COSHH.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high standards.
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Good physical stamina and ability to perform manual tasks.
• Excellent communication skills, able to understand instructions.
• Willingness to undergo a background check if required.
• Right to work in the UK.

• Perform advanced cleaning tasks across a variety of commercial environments, including offices, public spaces, and restrooms, adhering to strict hygiene protocols.
• Operate and maintain specialized cleaning equipment, such as floor buffers, industrial vacuums, and pressure washers.
• Implement and enforce health and safety regulations, ensuring compliance with COSHH and other relevant legislation.
• Supervise, train, and mentor junior cleaning staff, providing guidance on best practices and efficient techniques.
• Develop and manage daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules to ensure comprehensive coverage and efficiency.
• Conduct regular inspections of cleaning quality and facility hygiene, identifying areas for improvement and taking corrective action.
• Manage cleaning supplies inventory, ordering and stocking as needed while controlling costs.
• Respond promptly to cleaning emergencies and spills, ensuring swift and effective resolution.
• Liaise with building management and clients to address specific cleaning requirements and concerns.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and discretion while working within client premises.
• Assist in the recruitment and onboarding process for new cleaning staff.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of cleaning procedures and standards.

• Proven experience in commercial cleaning, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or senior role.
• Thorough knowledge of cleaning chemicals, materials, and equipment, and their safe usage.
• Demonstrable understanding of health and safety regulations, including COSHH.
• Experience in developing and implementing cleaning schedules and quality control measures.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide staff.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, capable of interacting effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Physical stamina and the ability to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity and strength.
• A proactive and responsible attitude towards work.
• First Aid certification is advantageous.

• Perform detailed cleaning tasks in accordance with company standards and client requirements, including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, sanitizing washrooms, and emptying bins.
• Supervise and guide a team of cleaning staff, providing training and support to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
• Conduct regular inspections of cleaned areas to ensure quality control and identify any areas needing attention.
• Manage and maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, ordering replacements as needed.
• Ensure all cleaning activities comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations (e.g., COSHH).
• Operate and maintain cleaning machinery and equipment safely and effectively.
• Develop and implement cleaning schedules and rotas to ensure comprehensive coverage.
• Respond promptly to cleaning-related issues and emergencies.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients and building management.
• Report any maintenance or repair issues identified during cleaning duties to the facilities manager.
• Uphold the company's commitment to providing a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for all building occupants.
• Assist with deep cleaning projects and specialized cleaning tasks as required.

• Proven experience in commercial cleaning, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or senior role.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, materials, and equipment, and their safe use.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations, including COSHH.
• Experience in managing and motivating a cleaning team.
• Excellent attention to detail and high standards of work.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work different shifts if required.
• A positive attitude and a commitment to customer service.
• Previous experience in the facilities management sector is advantageous.

Job Introduction

Location: London area (multi-site)

Contract: Permanent (future opportunities)

Sector: Facilities Management, Construction & Building Services

We're building a talent pipeline for upcoming Health & Safety Manager roles supporting a diverse London property and FM portfolio. If you're a proven H&S professional who thrives in fast-paced, multi-site environments, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll do

• Lead H&S across FM and building services operations, ensuring legal, statutory and client compliance.
• Develop, write, review and update RAMS and Safe Systems of Work; drive best practice on site.
• Plan and deliver inspections, audits and incident investigations; track actions to closure.
• Analyse H&S performance data and KPIs, producing clear dashboards and presentations for stakeholders.
• Support training, toolbox talks and cultural improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with contractors and project teams (construction/building services), ensuring robust controls and CDM alignment where applicable.

What you bring

• 5+ years' experience as a Health & Safety professional.
• NEBOSH National Diploma (or relevant H&S degree).
• Additional NEBOSH Certificates (e.g., Fire Safety) welcomed.
• Background in construction or building services and FM environments.
• First Aid at Work qualification.
• Proven experience writing, reviewing and updating RAMS.
• Strong knowledge of safe systems of work.
• Data collection/analysis, IT (Excel/PowerPoint/SharePoint or similar) and presentation skills.
• Solid grasp of building/statutory compliance within FM.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across London sites.

Why register?

• Be first in line as suitable roles go live.
• Discuss teams, locations and packages aligned to your experience.
• Join an organisation committed to safety leadership and continuous improvement.

 ABOUT THE ROLE

A Property Management specialist who is responsible for the daily operation of a diverse property portfolio consisting of industrial estates, with some office and mixed retail properties.

The role will require regular and direct communication with institutional fund management clients and the supervision of a number of other property managers, graduates and on-site staff. 

You will work closely with the Property Accounts team to ensure that all financial information is reported accurately.

Building and maintaining close professional relationships with clients, tenants and colleagues is paramount to your success. Proactiveness and going above and beyond is expected.

You will prepare formal and detailed client reports on the property management service, quarterly annually and on an ad hoc basis. Working closely with both tenants and clients you will ensure all rental and other income (including tenant indebtedness) is administered and recorded correctly. You will prepare and oversee the service charge expenditure while ensuring tenants comply with all lease obligations.

Clients may lean on your professional advice and support in connection with value enhancement assets, rent reviews, lettings and lease renewal programmes.

Upselling specialist services and utilising knowledge from our Environmental and Sustainability team, Building Surveying services and introducing placemaking initiatives alongside our Activate team, will help utilise the professional services we offer.

Other duties will include:

•    Overseeing the provision of common services to properties and tenants.

•    Working with landlords and tenants on all other matters relating to the clients’ property portfolio.

•    Undertaking or arranging property inspections.

•    Assisting clients in the acquisition and disposal of properties.

•    Dealing with tenant applications for consent to assign, sublet and alter.

A proactive, practical, and positive approach to work is required.

Excellent and professional communication skills with the ability to build gravitas amongst clients is also paramount.

Being MRICS is preferred. As a Senior Property Management Surveyor you will need to help support the early careers of our Graduates and Apprentices working towards their professional qualification.

•    Hybrid working to offer you a great work life balance, with a minimum of three days in the office.

•    A full-time contract (35 hours a week) allowing additional flexibility to what time you can start work.

•    Discretionary annual bonus and salary reviews.

•    Healthcare, life insurance & wellness programme.

•    Long service additional holidays, your birthday off and an extra day between Christmas and New Year

•    Lifestyle benefits to suit you: gym membership, cycle to work, buy and sell holiday to name just a few.

•    Social events throughout the year including a firm wide Christmas party!

•    Generous referral bonus.

As the UK’s leading independent commercial property management specialist, Workman has an enviable position within the property industry.

We are proud of our longstanding relationships with many of our clients, some of whom we have worked with for more than 25 years. Our clients include leading institutional and sector-specialist investors, private property companies, public sector bodies and a growing number of overseas investors.

We pride ourselves on the calibre of our employees and their unique skill sets.

For more information on working for Workman please visit
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We are an equal opportunities employer, and it is our policy to recruit a diverse workforce and follow the guidelines of the Equality Act 2010

This job description does not form part of your contract of employment and the duties may be amended from time to time.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced, recently qualified and driven individual to join a growing and ambitious business as a Surveyor in our Commercial Management team.

The Commercial Management team is a fully integrated management offering based in our London office. The team acts for a wide variety of landlord clients, from family trusts to one of the UK’s largest retailers, and in the main property sectors of retail, office and industrial, working closely with the residential management team on mixed-use buildings and portfolios.

With support from the commercial management lead, you will be responsible for managing your own portfolio of properties, spread across sectors, on behalf of a number of clients and will work to support  the team as necessary in other areas.  Your duties will include (but will not be limited to) the following:

• Property management : ensure properties are efficiently managed.  Anticipate, monitor, and resolve issues; maintain regular contact with occupiers; and ensure delivery of services within the service   charge budget.
• Health and safety : work with internal teams to ensure the health and safety of all properties under management. Undertake regular inspections to ensure compliance with lease obligations, internal business standards, and RICS guidelines.
• Budgeting: assist in preparing annual budgets in accordance with service charge procedures and RICS Code of Practice. In partnership with Client Accounting, manage and monitor expenditure throughout the year.
• Finance management : manage and collect sums owed by occupiers relating to rent, service charge, insurance, and any other sums due under the lease.
• Lease management: manage and monitor key lease event dates including break options, rent reviews and lease renewals.  Manage applications by occupiers under the lease, such as licences to assign, alter and underlet.  Implement and develop systems to ensure applications are dealt with properly and efficiently.
• Client reporting : contribute to and prepare client reports.  Arrange and attend monthly and quarterly management meetings and any other meetings at the client’s request.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

• Industry related qualification
• MRICS qualified (desirable)
• IT literate (Microsoft packages)

Essential knowledge, experience and skills

• Experience in the commercial property management / surveying sector.

• Experience of setting and management of service charge budgets.
• Proven ability to interpret and implement policies, procedures, and legislation relevant to commercial property management / surveying.
• Working knowledge of Landlord and Tenant legislation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise activities, and achieve desired outcomes.
• Proven track record of effective communication with individuals at all levels.
• Proven track record of managing various stakeholder relationships to get consensus on solutions.
• Experience of using TRAMPS (preferred) or similar property management accounting system.

Benefits

• Hybrid working - to give you the flexibility you need
• Holidays: 25 days increasing in line with length of service to a maximum of 30 days
• Enhanced auto enrolment pension scheme - to help you save for the future
• Life assurance - to protect your loved ones should the worst happen
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme - discounted bicycles
• Flu and eye care vouchers - to keep you healthy
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 health & wellbeing support
• Remote GP app - to give you and your family access to medical experts quickly
• Platform hosting 1000s of discounts at your favourite retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, leisure & days out venues, gyms and more
• Family & wellbeing policy - including enhanced maternity pay, menopause support, neurodiversity support, carer support, company sick pay and much more

Plus a Flexible benefits policy that allows you to pick and choose additional benefits as below:

• Purchasing up to 5 days additional holiday
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounted dental insurance
• Discounted private medical insurance for family cover
• Discounted critical health insurance and more

We recognise that diversity in all its forms including but not limited to race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, and background - enriches our workplace and enhances our ability to serve our clients and community effectively. Our goal is to create a culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work, knowing their unique perspectives are welcomed and appreciated. We actively seek applicants from all backgrounds and want you to get in touch even if you don’t have all the skills we have asked for - we will support you with the development you need.

Recruitment agencies

Cluttons will only pay agency fees where a signed agreement is in place and the agency has been instructed by a member of our HR team.

We do not accept speculative or unsolicited CVs from any third party, including recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted to Cluttons or any of our employees outside of our formal recruitment process, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be deemed unsolicited and will not be eligible for any agency fees.