Your new company
You will be joining a pioneering research organisation which is sponsored by the UK Government, operating from world-class facilities and driving innovation across science, engineering, and technology. Your new employer is committed to delivering maximum scientific and economic benefit through its work, whilst fostering a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative workplace. Your work will help to play a key role in developing infrastructure and facilities which support fusion research and technology development, making this an incredibly exciting time to join.

Your new role
You will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping and sustaining a specialist built environment. You will be responsible for the strategic planning, delivery, and optimisation of both facilities management and infrastructure development services across this complex and high-performing estate. This role is central to ensuring the resilience, compliance, and operational excellence of property assets. You will lead on the delivery of areas such as statutory maintenance, lifecycle asset management, and sustainability, whilst overseeing refurbishment and infrastructure improvement development projects.

This is a high-impact role with accountability for a portfolio of projects valued at £100m, requiring strong leadership, technical expertise, and stakeholder engagement.


What you'll need to succeed
This is a senior leadership role requiring a rare blend of strategic vision, technical expertise, and operational excellence. You will be the 'go to' expert for complex, organisation-wide challenges, influencing both internal strategy and external stakeholder engagement.

• Degree in a property-related subject - building services, facilities management, construction, building surveying, property development, or a related discipline.
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional body - IWFM, CIOB, CIBSE, RICS etc.
• NEC4 contract management accreditation and experience administering complex capital and FM projects.
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance and building safety regulations.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary aligned with senior leadership responsibilities - £92,000.
• Generous pension scheme with substantial employer contributions.
• Annual leave entitlement of 30 days + bank holidays.
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working.
• On-side facilities, including subsidised restaurants, free parking, access to wellness programmes etc.

What you need to do now
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