Building Services Supervisor

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned academic institution in Cambridge is seeking a Building Services Supervisor to oversee operations in a cutting-edge research facility. You will lead a team to maintain building services, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and facilitate research initiatives. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills and technical expertise. Competitive salary of £33,951 to £39,906 per annum and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Extensive learning opportunities

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Ability to lead and make decisions under pressure.
• Experience in troubleshooting complex building systems.
• Inspiring leadership skills to guide the Building Services team.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate seamless building operations for the Institute.
• Ensure laboratories and research facilities run efficiently.
• Collaborate with partners in academia and industry.
• Coordinate maintenance programs with subcontractors.
• Oversee technical operations and act as deputy manager.
• Champion health and safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Technical troubleshooting

Team guidance

Education

Qualified tradesperson or Building Services professional

Job description

Building Services Supervisor

Are you ready to be at the forefront of groundbreaking medical research? The Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Heart & Lung Research Institute (VPD-HLRI) is seeking a Building Services Supervisor to join our cutting‑edge facility on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.

The VPD‑HLRI is a collaboration between the University of Cambridge and Royal Papworth Hospital with an aim to improve cardiovascular and lung health for everyone, no matter where they live.

Your Role in Advancing Medical Science

As our Building Services Supervisor, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting life‑changing research by:

• Orchestrating seamless building operations for the entire Institute.
• Ensuring our state‑of‑the‑art laboratories and Clinical Research Facility run like clockwork.
• Collaborating with academia, industry, and healthcare partners to drive innovation.
• Support the Building Services Manager in delivering a proactive and responsive technical service.

What Sets You Apart

We’re looking for a qualified tradesperson or Building Services professional who can:

• Lead with confidence and make critical decisions under pressure.
• Troubleshoot complex building systems with surgical precision.
• Inspire and guide our Building Services team.

Your Day‑to‑Day Impact

• Coordinate maintenance programs with University Estates and subcontractors.
• Oversee technical operations and step up as deputy Building Services Manager.
• Champion health and safety compliance through risk assessments and safe practices.
• Tackle major works and installations hands‑on.

Why VPD‑HLRI?

• Be part of Europe’s largest concentration of heart and lung medicine scientists.
• Extensive learning opportunities to develop your skills.
• Enjoy a generous holiday allowance and excellent benefits package.
• Thrive in a stimulating environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Join us in our mission to improve cardiovascular and lung health for everyone, everywhere. Apply now and be part of something truly extraordinary.

Please note, the role holder will be required to hold on‑call duties (compensated) on a rotational basis and must be able to report to the site within 30 minutes for out‑of‑hours emergencies.

Informal queries are welcome and should be directed to Spyridonas Tsironis at [e-mail].

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the ‘Apply’ button above.

Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online application form.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Closing date: 30 November 2025

Please quote reference RC47863 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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.

£33,951 to £39,906 per annum