Building Services Coordinator

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge is seeking a highly motivated Building Services Manager for the Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre. You will coordinate and lead the core building service team, act as the BST lead contact, and ensure smooth services to occupants across the facility.

Applicants should have a degree or equivalent practical experience in coordinating building facilities, with essential health and safety knowledge. Prior line management experience is required; security checks apply.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent practical experience in coordinating building facilities.
• Experience of building and health and safety is essential; knowledge of laboratory/research facilities preferred.
• Experience managing staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordination and line management of the core building service team (Goods in, Service Technicians & Glass wash/media preparation).
• Acting as point of contact for all BST enquiries
• Coordinating organisation and effective delivery of services to building occupants.
• Procurement of goods.
• Contractor liaison & scheduling visits.
• Organising data and records and providing building wide communications.

Skills

Staff management

Coordination

Facilities coordination

Procurement

Contractor liaison

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre (JCBC) is a £94M, 18000M2 state of the art research building on the Biomedical Campus. The building houses up to 650 staff from three different Departments/Institutes.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordination and line management of the core building service team (Goods in, Service Technicians & Glass wash/media preparation).
• Acting as point of contact for all BST enquiries
• Coordinating organisation and effective delivery of services to building occupants.
• Procurement of goods.
• Contractor liaison & scheduling visits.
• Organising data and records and providing building wide communications.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual for this role. Applicants should be educated to degree level or an equivalent level of practical experience, relevant to coordinating building facilities. Previous experience of building and health and safety is essential, and a working knowledge of laboratory and research facilities is also preferred. The successful candidate will also have experience of managing staff. This position is fast paced and requires excellent organisational skills and a flexible approach.

Informal enquires are encouraged and can be made to the Vasileios Kaimakis (JCBC Building Services Manager), [e-mail].

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a security check.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part‑time working or other flexible working arrangements.

Closing Date: 21st September 2026

Interview Date: to be confirmed shortly after application closing date

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.