We’re searching for an incredible Senior Building Services Manager for our brand new luxury Build to Rent site in Cardiff - Tai Afon, and our existing site Wood Street House! Tai Afon will host 718 apartments, a cinema room, gym & yoga studio, communal lounges and a variety of recreational spaces, as well as up to 30 commercial units. Wood Street House hosts 318 units plus amenities!
As our new SBSM, you’ll be the go-to person for making sure everything building-services-related runs smoothly - from managing in-house teams and contractors, to overseeing planned, reactive, and project maintenance. You’ll play a key role in onboarding this new development, working closely with internal teams and stakeholders.
We are looking for someone to start with us in August to support the mobilisation of Tai Afon, due to open early 2026.

QUALIFICATIONS

• IOSH Managing Safely
• BIFM Level 4 (or working towards it)
  At urbanbubble, we’re redefining the way properties are run through community building, customer care, and innovation. Thanks to our team, that delivers outstanding customer experiences, we’re proud to serve 14,000 residents and growing. We’re looking for bold, ambitious, resourceful team members to manage and create communities. We want to unlimit what our customers expect, whilst unleashing your true potential.
  So, what do you say – interested?
  Apply now and join a fantastic organisation that truly believe that our people should be at the heart of all our decisions!
  We are an equal opportunity employer, and invite applicants to contact us to identify any additional support you may need during the recruitment process.

• Leading the Team - Be a visible leader, championing our values while setting clear goals and supporting your team to shine. You’ll drive performance, lead one-to-ones, and keep the team engaged and motivated
• Keeping Things Safe & Compliant - Stay on top of all statutory and safety requirements for our residential building. From fire and legionella checks to compliance records and audits — you’ll make sure we tick every box and act fast when something’s off
• Maintenance Matters- You’ll plan, schedule and oversee both planned and reactive maintenance to keep everything running smoothly. Think lifts, pumps, HVAC and more. You’ll coordinate contractors, keep disruption low, and make sure everything’s up to spec
• Managing Contractors - Bring on the right partners, keep them compliant and performing to standard. You’ll do the onboarding, hold regular reviews, and make sure everyone delivers
• Building Safety First - Champion compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022. Keep safety files up to date, spot risks early, and make sure residents and stakeholders are always in the loop
• Keeping an eye on spend - Manage budgets wisely, flag overspends, and look for savings. You’ll support annual FM budgets and deliver regular reports that drive smart decisions