Facilities Manager
1 month ago
The MRC Toxicology Unit at the University of Cambridge is an internationally renowned institution focussed on the delivery of field-changing mechanistic insights into toxicology and disease.
An opportunity has arisen at the Unit for a Facilities Manager with responsibility for the physical infrastructure, facilities and high quality support services in order to support effective operation of research activities.
The role:
- Management and leadership of the estates team
- Project manage major and minor building projects including scientific projects
- Undertake space management and planning
- Manage and oversee scientific support and estates budgets
- Oversee service contracts and existing warranties
- Manage Fixed Asset register
- Responsible for Emergency Action Plan
- Represent the Unit at appropriate committees
- Act as Departmental Safety Officer Deputy and Fire Manager Deputy
- Provide key input into business continuity plans
- Chair and promote the Green Committee for the Unit
- Available for weekend work / on call as required
What you will need:
- Graduate level education in a science subject
- Experience of managing and negotiating contracts
- The ability to manage staff and build an effective team
- Experience of project planning and delivery
- Strong communication skills with the ability to produce and present concise reports
- Experience of health and safety management is desirable
- Research experience in a biological laboratory setting would be an advantage
This is an open-ended position funded by the MRC.
Further information on the Toxicology Unit can be found at
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The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
£40,521 to £54,395 pa
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