Building Services Manager Full-time

Building Services Manager

The Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology is seeking an experienced and proactive Building Services Manager to support the safe, efficient and reliable operation of its buildings and technical infrastructure.

Reporting to the Technical Operations Manager, you will take responsibility for the management of building fabric and engineering services across the Department, ensuring that teaching and research activities are supported by well-maintained, compliant and fit-for-purpose facilities. You will oversee planned and reactive maintenance, coordinate infrastructure and refurbishment projects, and act as the key departmental contact for works delivered by Estates Management and external contractors.

You will work closely with academic staff, technical teams and contractors to support building operations, maintenance activities and infrastructure developments. The role also includes responsibility for ensuring statutory compliance and safe systems of work, including permit-to-work processes, risk assessments and key areas such as water hygiene and fire safety.

You will have line management responsibility for the Building Services team, ensuring effective delivery of services, prioritisation of work and ongoing staff development. You will also act as a principal key holder, including participation in an on-call rota to respond to out-of-hours incidents.

The postholder must have degree/Level 6 vocational qualification in a relevant technical discipline or equivalent relevant practical experience together with a sound understanding of building services and facilities management in a complex environment. You will bring excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, technical knowledge across mechanical and/or electrical systems, and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.

The University offers a generous benefits package including 36 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), a competitive pension scheme and family-friendly policies.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for flexible working arrangements.

We particularly welcome applications from women and candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our School.

Department/location

Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology

Salary

£35,608-£46,049

Reference

NQ49412

Category

Assistant staff

Date published

15 April 2026

Closing date

10 May 2026