Buildings Manager
Nimax Theatres Closing date: Fri, 01 May 2026
- Full time
- £50k+
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Job Summary
Job Description
Strategy
Responsible for delivering the planned maintenance, and reactive responses across the property portfolio.
Line managing the in-house maintenance department, including the scheduling, and logging of tasks.
Small Works and Project Management
Manage small-scale projects as agreed with the Head of Buildings.
Working with Head of Buildings, oversee the coordination and facilitation of tactile ceiling inspections.
In conjunction with the Head of Buildings ensure any advisory work generated from ceiling inspections (both tactile and visual) is undertaken and completed within the recommended time frames.
Maintenance
Working with Theatre Managers and Technical HODs effectively manage the Nimax portfolio and its services on both a planned and reactive basis.
Together with the Theatre Manager and Head of Buildings, regularly review the fabric of the buildings (roofs, walls, elevations, windows, ceilings, voids etc.) and prepare reports on these findings. These reports should include solutions/improvements, time frames, indicative cost.
Maintenance Team, contractors, sub-contractors
Line manage the maintenance team, scheduling planned work in advance with the team, setting clear targets, and ensuring satisfactory completion.
Hold regular meetings with the team members.
Monitor performance of the team and report the findings to the Head of Buildings in a timely manner.
Administration
Seek prior authorisation for expenditure in line with Nimax policies.
Working with Buildings Administrator, keep accurate records and ensure all certification is received in a timely manner
Process purchase orders and invoices and goods received notices in line with Nimax purchasing policies.
General
To be responsible for identifying and undertaking training for the buildings team. This will include working with operations team and ensuring the yearly TNA (training needs analysis) is updated
Attend the weekly buildings meeting at Head Office
Job Requirements
Essential
Proven experience in a similar role
High level of flexibility and commitment to work outside of office hours to support the business needs
Thorough understanding of planned building maintenance including mechanical and electrical systems
Experience to prioritise work and keep to deadlines
Experience and ability to be aware of legislation changes and updates, ensuring that works reflect changes
Ability to work under pressure
Computer skills including the Microsoft 365 package and the ability to read technical drawings
Experience of project management from inception to completion
IOSH Managing safely or similar
Able and willing to work outside normal business hours, including on weekends, when required
Desirable
Relevant Construction, Technical M&E or Built Environment qualification or equivalent
Experience of working in live entertainment
Good knowledge of SFG 20 and CIBSE Guide M
Track record in project Health and Safety including CDM
Experience of working on listed building
Job Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities include:
Overseeing the maintenance, repair of all buildings and systems
Manage PPM and Reactive works
Management of the in-house buildings team
Act as primary contact for contractors and service providers
Contract: Full Time, Permanent: 40hrs per week Monday-Friday, 8-4, however you would be expected to work outside of these hours as required by the needs of the business.
Place of work: Based at Nimax Head Office, but the company reserves the right to assign the post holder to work at any London theatre operated by Nimax Theatres on a temporary or permanent basis
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Buildings Manager
- Salary: £50k+
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Theatre
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Fri, 01 May 2026
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Location:
London
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About Nimax Theatres
Owned by Nica Burns and Max Weitzenhoffer, Nimax Theatres is an entrepreneurial and innovative organisation that owns and operates six theatres in the heart of London’s West End – the Apollo, Duchess, Garrick, Lyric, Palace, and Vaudeville. Additionally, Nica Burns has built an exciting new flexible theatre located at the top of Charing Cross Road, @sohoplace, which has recently opened and has a close operational relationship with Nimax Theatres.