Facilities Manager

Job description

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific Hemel Hempstead team, you’ll 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 world’s 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, you'll contribute to creating and maintaining world-class operating environments that enable our mission of making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. You'll 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, you'll implement continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. You'll 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. You'll 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, you'll 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 Bachelor's 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, OSHA,DSEAR 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