2026_148_HEAD OF GENERAL SERVICES

FUNDACIO INSTITUT D'INVESTIGACIO EN CIENCIES DE LA SALUT GERMANS TRIAS I PUJOL; Spain; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time employment

23 days of annual leave + 5 personal;

Company-sponsored training sessions

Opportunity to be part of HRS4R-recogn

Job summary

The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) seeks a Head of General Services to coordinate maintenance, infrastructure and safety across facilities. You will manage general services and support space improvements while ensuring cost-effective operations and compliance with safety standards.

Ideal candidates have a technical or management degree and at least 5 years of experience in research or healthcare settings, with fluency in Spanish and Catalan.

Qualifications

• Engineering or management degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Fluency in Spanish and Catalan.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise maintenance, infrastructure, safety and general services.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance activities and resources.
• Prepare budgets and cost estimates for management approval.
• Collaborate with Lab Manager on failures of scientific equipment and staff training.
• Support space planning for laboratories and offices.
• Ensure safety plans and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Teamwork

Internal client focus

Proactivity and agility

Multitasking

Education

Engineering or related management degree

Master's or postgraduate qualification related to job responsibilities

Job description

FUNDACIO INSTITUT D'INVESTIGACIO EN CIENCIES DE LA SALUT GERMANS TRIAS I PUJOL

Organisation/Company FUNDACIO INSTITUT D'INVESTIGACIO EN CIENCIES DE LA SALUT GERMANS TRIAS I PUJOL Research Field Engineering » Other Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Bachelor Positions Application Deadline 23 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) wishes to recruit aHead of General Services, who will be responsible for coordinating and supervising activities related to maintenance, infrastructure, safety, and general services of the institution, ensuring the proper functioning of the facilities and supporting the various adaptation and space improvement projects.

The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) announces this selection process to fill the vacancy corresponding to position no.68,attached to the General Services area,in order to ensure the continuity of strategic functions linked to infrastructure management,maintenance,safety,and support services of the Institute.

This job opening is carried out in accordance with the principles of publicity, transparency, merit, capacity, and equal opportunity, following the Institute's Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment (OTM-R) policy and applicable regulations.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

The Head of General Services will be responsible for managing and ensuring the general maintenance, infrastructure, safety, and cleanliness of the facilities to guarantee their safety, quality, reliability, comfort, and cost-effectiveness. Furthermore, they will perform the following duties and/or tasks:

a. Planning and Coordination Function:

• Plan and coordinate maintenance activities and the resources required by each facility.
• Assign workloads,streamlining and rationalizing resources.
• Analyze facility capacity to ensure peak demands can be met.
• Provide support in financial and technical planning and studies.
• Coordinate the work of external companies and participate in drafting Technical Specifications,as well as evaluating tenders in new procurement processes.

b. Management Function:

• Perform operational management in the area of preventive,predictive,and corrective maintenance.
• Implement the maintenance plans drawn up for the facilities.
• Propose adjustments to maintenance programs according to needs.
• Take general corrective actions or first-line interventions on all facilities and equipment requiring them.
• Prepare and maintain an updated inventory and historical record of assigned facilities and equipment,ensuring that all technical assistance operations are recorded in each unit's log,specifying the date,the person or entity performing it,and the safety checks specified by manufacturers.
• Estimate the cost of each task and prepare budgets for Management approval.
• Collaborate on the adaptation and distribution of laboratory and office workspaces.

c. Safety Function:

• Participate directly in drafting the Self-Protection Plan (PAU).
• Ensure order,cleanliness,environment,and proper state of facilities,machinery,equipment,and tools to prevent or reduce risks.
• Ensure the effective maintenance of fire safety measures.
• Participate in planning evacuation and intervention drills.
• Advise the Occupational Risk Prevention Service and the Health and Safety Committee on matters within their competence.
• Coordinate the external Reception and Security service,ensuring proper assistance to staff.
• Collaborate with the Human Resources Unit regarding staff identification and access permits.
• Analyze and resolve queries and incidents resulting from processes managed within their area of competence,and advise on guidelines,regulations,and internal procedures.

e. Quality, Control, and Continuous Improvement Function:

• Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and propose continuous improvement actions for the Unit's procedures.

f. Collaboration with "Lab Management":

• Collaborate with the Lab Manager in detecting and supervising failures in scientific equipment,and in planning refresher courses for technicians and researchers.

g. Institutional Collaboration:

• Technical or Higher Engineering degree,Diploma,or Bachelor’s/Master's Degree related to management,officially recognized by the competent Ministry.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the duties to be performed,preferably in research or healthcare organizations.
• Fluency in Spanish and Catalan (spoken and written).
• Accredited formal training in occupational risk prevention.

Skills and Required Competencies:

• Ability to work in a team.
• Strong internal client focus to facilitate operations and projects.
• Proactivity,agility,and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Specific Requirements

Assets / Desirables:

• Master's degree or postgraduate qualification related to the job responsibilities.
• Knowledge of cleanroom and biosafety room management.
• Knowledge of English will be an asset.

Languages SPANISH Level Excellent

Languages CATALAN Level Excellent

Research Field Engineering » Other Years of Research Experience 4 - 10

Additional Information

• Permanent full-time employment contract, in accordance with the Workers' Statute.
• Working week of 1,628 hours annually.
• Gross annual salary between €45,000 and €50,000,depending on experience,professional skills,and alignment with the job profile,paid across 12 monthly installments.
• Immediate start.
• 23 days of annual leave + 5 personal leave days per year.
• Company-sponsored training sessions.
• Opportunity to be part of an excellent multidisciplinary research center awarded the HRS4R distinction.
• Location at the Can Ruti Campus, a top-tier translational scientific research environment in the Barcelona area. The IGTP offers a supportive, friendly, and collaborative ecosystem to foster professional development and help achieve research goals.

Eligibility criteria

Interested candidates must attach the following documents to their application:

• Motivation letter explaining their interest in the position.
• Updated CV.
• Contact details of 2-3 professional references.

Selection process

Applications will be assessed according to the principles and objectives governing recruitment processes, following the steps below:

• Curriculum Evaluation: assessment of qualifications, professional background, and experience relevant to the position.
• Personal Interview: shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview to discuss and expand upon the information provided in their CV and to assess professional experience and competencies.

Additional comments

Applications must be submitted no later than 23November 2026.

Country: Spain, State/Province: Barcelona, City: Badalona, Postal Code: 08916, Street: Ctra de Can Ruti Geofield.

CTRA DE CAN RUTI/ CAMI DE LES ESCOLES S/N.