Engineering and Maintenance Manager
Core
Lead multi-disciplinary teams to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operation of engineering, maintenance, and operational support services across a laboratory campus.
Role type
Senior Facilities and Engineering Manager
Builds
Reliable engineering systems, compliant facilities, and continuous operational support for a laboratory site
Domain
Life Sciences / Laboratory Operations / Building Services Engineering
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Hands-on technical maintenance (electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing), Team leadership, Contractor management, Budget management, KPI reporting, Continuous improvement, Safety compliance, Fault diagnosis, PPM/Reactive maintenance management
Preferred skills
HNC/HND in Engineering, IOSH/NEBOSH, Legionella Responsible Person, HVAC/Refrigeration certification, Building Management Systems (BMS) expertise
Technologies
Building Management Systems (BMS), Computer-aided facilities management tools, Microsoft 365
Responsibilities
Oversee planned preventative and reactive maintenance to maximize equipment reliability; Manage and develop teams covering facilities, hygiene, stores, security, and logistics; Manage external consultants and contractors ensuring compliance and service levels; Support budget management and cost control; Lead continuous improvement initiatives; Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation; Maintain hands-on involvement in fault diagnosis and repair work.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
