Facilities Minor Works Manager

Facilities Minor Works Manager Foster + Partners London Foster + Partners is one of the most innovative and internationally recognised architecture and design practices in the world. Our London campus supports over 2,000 designers, engineers, technologists and specialists across a series of interconnected buildings, workshops and creative spaces. It is a uniquely complex and dynamic environment — a place where world‑class architecture is conceived, developed and delivered. Behind this campus sits a highly skilled Facilities team that ensures our spaces operate with the same precision, care and design excellence that define the practice's work. The Opportunity This role sits at the heart of the practice's operational landscape — managing a steady portfolio of minor projects that improve building fabric, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) systems, workplace environments and infrastructure across the Foster + Partners campus. You will take responsibility for projects from early scoping and specification through to tendering, contractor management, installation, testing and final handover. Each project demands a meticulous, safety‑led and quality‑focused approach, ensuring the campus performs to the highest possible standard at all times. Working closely with the Facilities Maintenance Manager, you will help deliver a continuous programme of upgrades and enhancements across multiple buildings, supporting the architectural, technical and cultural ambitions of the practice. What You'll Lead Oversee multiple minor works projects across the multi‑building Foster + Partners campus, ensuring safe, efficient and high‑quality delivery. Prepare technical specifications, tender packages and contract documentation; evaluate submissions and manage procurement activities. Supervise contractors and consultants during design, installation, testing, commissioning and handover — including occasional out‑of‑hours work. Review contractor documentation, including O&M manuals, as‑built drawings and health & safety records. Validate quotations and contractor claims, ensuring accurate work certification and strong commercial oversight. Support risk and change management processes to maintain programme, cost and compliance integrity. Coordinate closely with internal teams to ensure clear communication, smooth delivery and minimal operational disruption. Work with the Health & Safety team to assess risk/method statements and issue permits to work as required. Provide recommendations for CapEx planning relating to building fabric and MEP upgrades or modifications. Engage with the CAFM system to raise work orders and follow internal Facilities procedures. Contribute to continuous improvement and service excellence across the Facilities function. What You Bring Demonstrable experience delivering minor works projects within facilities management, construction or building services environments. Strong understanding of building fabric, MEP systems, technical compliance and contractor supervision. Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills. A proactive, self‑motivated approach with the ability to prioritise and work independently. Calm, collaborative and solutions‑focused attitude, essential in a fast‑paced creative and technical environment. Ability to build strong working relationships at all levels and manage competing demands effectively. Eligibility to work in the UK. Why Join Foster + Partners This is a rare opportunity to work within the operational core of a global design leader. You will support a multi‑building creative campus, contribute to the continual improvement of our spaces and help shape an environment that enables world‑class architectural innovation. #J-18808-Ljbffr