Facilities Manager
Core
Manage day-to-day facilities operations and long-term planning for two locations in Cambridgeshire, including a new HQ, R&D, and manufacturing facilities.
Role type
Senior Facilities Manager
Builds
Operational reliability and safety compliance for R&D and manufacturing environments
Domain
Life sciences / Biotechnology / Manufacturing
Required skills
Facilities operations management, health and safety compliance, fire safety, building compliance, supplier and contract management, budget management, site maintenance, risk assessment, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
Laboratory environment experience, refurbishment and relocation project experience, sustainability and energy management
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Run facilities operations across two sites including planned and reactive maintenance, cleaning, security, waste, and general site services; Ensure facilities standards are consistent across both locations; Own supplier and service contracts ensuring quality and value; Manage the facilities budget balancing cost discipline with safety and reliability; Support colleagues through the transition to the new HQ; Take responsibility for health, safety, and compliance in buildings; Manage audits, inspections, and risk assessments; Act as the main point of contact for facilities-related safety matters; Improve facility environments over time by refining policies and strengthening sustainability.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC