Facilities Manager

Are you an experienced Facilities Manager looking foryour next challenge If so Bidwells is seeking a talented Facilities Managerto join our Cambridge Science Park team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role inthe management of one of the UKs leading innovation and business looking for a proactive technically astute and highly organisedindividual who can successfully manage a complex multi-tenant environment whiledelivering an exceptional level of service across a diverse portfolio oflaboratory office and mixed-use buildings.

Working as part of the Cambridge Science Park PropertyManagement team you will take responsibility for the delivery of facilitiesmanagement services across a range of multi-let directly owned and vacantproperties within the clients portfolio. The role offers significant varietyand autonomy with responsibility spanning operational facilities managementstatutory compliance sustainability initiatives and financial oversightincluding supporting service charge budgeting and expenditure control.

Youll work closely with a broad range of stakeholdersincluding property managers asset managers project managers buildingsurveyors health & safety advisors contractors suppliers and theCambridge Science Park Director ensuring the estate operates efficientlysafely and to the highest standards.

As part of the wider Investment & PropertyManagement team youll have the opportunity to collaborate with colleaguesacross multiple disciplines share best practice contribute to operationalimprovements and be part of a supportive and engaging team culture. This is afantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships solvingproblems and making a tangible impact within a dynamic and evolvingenvironment.

What youll be doing

• Deliver facilities management services across a portfolio of multi-let and vacant buildings.
• Manage contractors service partners and key suppliers to ensure high service standards.
• Monitor service charges budgets and expenditure to support effective financial control.
• Oversee essential building services including M&E utilities cleaning and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety statutory and lease obligations.
• Conduct regular building inspections and manage risk compliance and contractor records.
• Support sustainability initiatives to improve environmental performance across the estate.
• Act as a key point of contact for occupiers managing tenant queries and move-ins/outs.
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to deliver projects and continuous improvements.
• Provide regular updates on facilities performance compliance and operational activities.

Essential

• Extensive relevant facilities management experience working for a managing agent (direct competitor) within a multi-site/high profile environment.
• Health & safety-related qualification (NEBOSH IOSH).
• General understanding of commercial leases and the landlord/tenant relationship.
• General understanding of commercial property related Health and Safety compliance Risk Assessment and Audit.
• Experience of service charge budgeting/accounting within a property/facilities management environment.
• Direct management and/or supervision of staff/suppliers or third-party contractors being familiar with use of KPis to monitor performance.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Excel Word One Note Outlook accounting software and CAFM systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Numerate with high level of attention to detail
• Pro-active and positive can-do approach & excellent problem-solving skills
• Good team worker and player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Enjoys a fast paced and teamwork environment
• Contract administration and tendering skills

Desired

• Facilities Management related qualification (MBIFM DipFM or property related qualification (MRICS or Assoc RICS)
• Experience with property management systems H&S systems and helpdesk systems

Why Bidwells

Bidwells has built an unrivalled reputation within the science and technology sector. We advise many of the UKs most influential investors developers and occupiers combining technical excellence with deep market knowledge across Cambridge Oxford London and beyond. If you want to build a careernot just a CVwed love to hear from you

Whats in it for you

Competitive Salary: We recognise and reward talent with generous salary and group bonus scheme. As a Real Living Wage employer were committed to fair pay that reflects the true cost of living.

Comprehensive Benefits: Including up to 8% matched pension 28 days holiday ( bank holidays) as a minimum along with your birthday off work a wellness day paid sabbaticals private medical cover medicash plan lifestyle discounts and perks and more.

Professional Development: Continuous learning study support and promotion opportunities.

Innovative Culture: Be part of a forward-thinking team at the forefront of industry trends.

Family Friendly: We offer enhanced family leave policies to support individuals close to you.

Work-Life Balance: We value your well-being and offer agile working to support it.

Bidwells is dedicated to fostering a truly inclusive culture of belonging where everyone can thrive and succeed as their true and authentic selves at every level. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race sex gender gender identity or expression disability age sexual orientation transgender status religion or belief. Flexible working requests are considered from day one.

Recruitment agencies: Bidwells only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place and that agency has been contacted and directed by a member of our Talent Acquisition Team to work on a specific vacancy. We do not pay agency fees when speculative and unsolicited CVs are submitted to Bidwells or any of our employees other than via our Applicant Tracking System and through our recruitment process. If this is not adhered to agency fees will not be paid. Submission of any unsolicited CVs or proposals to Bidwells will be deemed evidence of full and unlimited acceptance of this approach.

Required Experience:

Manager