Job Description

The VacancyBuildings Manager - McCarthy StoneLocation: Midlands based (Coventry Divisional Office)
Contract Type: Full-Time xc2xa6 Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Excellent BenefitsBe 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.Ready to lead with purpose?
Apply now and help shape the places people call home.About UsAs the UK's leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, McCarthy Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people.We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised, and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain.We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list!Our CustomersThe Benefits24 days annual leavePension
planLife
assuranceEmployee assistance helplineHealth
screeningEyecare voucher schemeLong service awardTestimonialsxe2x80x9cI enjoy working for McCarthy and Stone as a House Manager because I am very well supported in my Role by my manager. I am able to make the day to day decisions but always have immediate support on the rare times I need help. It's a breath of Fresh Air working for a focused dynamic company who know what they are trying to achieve as a team.xe2x80x9d
Linda Diamond - House Managerxe2x80x9cOnly at McCarthy Stone can you start in the middle of a pandemic and feel at home within a couple of weeks xe2x80xa6 it's all about our great people and how welcome they make you feel xe2x80xa6 even if it was through a screen!xe2x80x9d
Andrea Waldron - Senior HR Business Partnerxe2x80x9cFrom my first week I felt like part of the team, everyone is helpful and pro-active, which is crucial in a fast paced environment. I've had the opportunity to work on some exciting projects, it's a very 'hands-on' approach here with plenty of opportunity to be involved and play a part in delivering developments.xe2x80x9d
Emily Bishop - Principal Planning Associatexe2x80x9cWorking for McCarthy Stone is a very fulfilling experience. The staff here are all empathetic and professional. Guiding people in purchasing an apartment, watching them settle in and make friends, and then watching them lead a happy and carefree retirement is very rewarding.xe2x80x9d
Caroline Craig-cordel - Sales Consultantxe2x80x9cI found it inspiring how working in McCarthy Stone gives you a chance to make so many people happier, every day. And what we do is so important to our homeowners! In my marketing career before I couldn't dream about customers sharing their thoughts about my campaigns, but here it happens all the time.xe2x80x9d
Stan Smolyar - Head of Brand

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