Facilities Manager

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific Hemel Hempstead team youll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the worlds toughest challenges like protecting the environment making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:

As a Facilities Manager at Hemel Hempstead youll contribute to creating and maintaining world-class operating environments that enable our mission of making the world healthier cleaner and safer. Youll guide a team responsible for ensuring optimal facility operations across building systems infrastructure and services. This role combines strategic planning with operational leadership to support our research development and manufacturing facilities.

Working closely with site leadership and cross-functional teams youll implement continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with quality safety and regulatory requirements. Youll manage critical facility systems including HVAC electrical plumbing and building automation systems while overseeing contracted services such as security janitorial and grounds maintenance. The role requires project management skills to coordinate facility modifications space planning and capital improvements that support business growth.

Youll develop and implement preventive maintenance programs manage operational budgets and build strong relationships with vendors and service providers. As a valued member of the site leadership team youll promote workplace safety sustainability initiatives and emergency preparedness while creating an environment that supports employee productivity and satisfaction.

REQUIREMENTS:
Advanced degree plus 6 years of experience or Bachelors degree plus 8 years of experience in facilities management in regulated environments preferably life sciences/pharmaceutical
Preferred Fields of Study:
Engineering Facilities Management or related technical field
Professional certifications in facilities management or related disciplines beneficial
Strong knowledge of building systems including HVAC electrical plumbing and BMS
Experience managing facility maintenance programs and contracted services
Project management expertise including capital project planning and execution
Leadership abilities and experience managing cross-functional teams
Proficiency with CMMS AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications
Knowledge of GMP ISO FDA OSHADSEAR and other relevant regulatory requirements
Financial acumen including budget development and management

Laboratory Gas Safety Awareness Essential. The role is responsible for the safe handling storage and connection of compressed gas cylinders ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and company procedures.
Excellent communication interpersonal and organizational skills

Experience with energy management and sustainability initiatives
Knowledge of construction codes standards and contract management
Experience implementing continuous improvement programs
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Required Experience:

Manager