Engineering and Facilities Manager

Morson Talent; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking an Engineering and Facilities Manager to lead a dedicated team in delivering high-quality facilities management and engineering services. This hands-on role involves supporting the needs of a state-of-the-art headquarters and ensuring efficient operation of laboratory systems. With a focus on enabling scientific discoveries that enhance human health, you will play a crucial role in managing a complex technical infrastructure across multiple locations. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing facilities and engineering services.
• Hands-on skills in fault diagnosis and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facilities management and engineering needs at new headquarters.
• Manage a small team and liaise with external engineering support.

Skills

Facilities Management

Engineering Management

Fault Diagnosis

Laboratory Systems

Team Management

Education

Degree in Engineering or Facilities Management

Tools

Automated Laboratory Equipment

Job description

JOB TITLE: Engineering and Facilities Manager

DEPARTMENT: Facilities

REPORTS TO: Head Of Estates and Technical Services

LOCATION: Greater Manchester (Initially based in Stockport with a move to Manchester Science Park in 2026) with regular travel to other premises.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

Our client has a new and exciting opportunity for an Engineering and Facilities Manager. You will be a key part of a small team responsible for delivering a customer–focused, high-quality, and efficient facilities management and engineering management service. This varied and challenging role is based principally at their new headquarters (currently under construction at Manchester Science Park), opening partially in October 2025 and fully by Autumn 2026. Join an organisation passionate about enabling scientific discoveries that improve human health, with a complex, evolving technical infrastructure and a growing estate where you can make a real difference.

This is a hands-on role with responsibilities including supporting facilities management and engineering needs of the new headquarters, fault diagnosis, and first-line repairs on plant and laboratory systems, especially large-scale and automated ultra-low temperature biological sample storage, processing, laboratory equipment, and supporting services.

You will report to the Head of Estates and Technical Services and manage a small team of facilities specialists, liaising with external engineering support from suppliers. The team supports multiple locations, including sites in Stockport, Manchester Science Park, Newcastle, Reading, Bristol, and serviced facilities in London and Oxford. Regular travel to these sites will be required.