Facilities & Engineering Lead – GMP, EHS & Strategy

Tocris Cookson Limited (United Kingdom); Bristol; On-site; GBP 44,600 - 71,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and extensivebenefit

Retirement programmes & stock purchase

Mentorship & development opportunities

International and diverse environment

Culture of empowerment and innovation

Job summary

Bio-Techne is seeking an experienced Facilities & Engineering Manager to lead the Bristol sites, ensuring safe, compliant operations across laboratories, GMP suites, and offices. The role focuses on strategic site management, equipment readiness, and contractor oversight to support business continuity.

You will drive health, safety and quality compliance, develop the team, and align facilities with the UK strategy.

Qualifications

• Essential: >5 years experience leading facilities/engineering teams in GMP, laboratory or regulated environments.
• Strong leadership and effective communication.
• Knowledge of health & safety requirements and safe systems of work.
• Ability to prepare audit-ready documentation (SOPs, job aids).
• Long-term planning with 3–5 year horizon. Desirable IOSH or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Facilities & Engineering team and sites, ensuring GMP, EHS and quality standards.
• Oversee equipment, asset and calibration management and routine maintenance.
• Inspect facilities, manage contractor delivery and drives continuous improvements.
• Maintain site compliance with H&S, COSHH and risk assessments; support emergency plans and incident response.
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, and development; manage CapEx budgets.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Project management

GMP knowledge

Health & safety

Education

GMP/regulatory experience

Job description

Bio-Techne is seeking an experienced Facilities & Engineering Manager to lead the Bristol sites, ensuring safe, compliant operations across laboratories, GMP suites, and offices. The role focuses on strategic site management, equipment readiness, and contractor oversight to support business continuity.

You will drive health, safety and quality compliance, develop the team, and align facilities with the UK strategy.