Facilities Manager

Bidwells; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Group bonus scheme

8% matched pension

28 days holiday + birthday off

Job summary

Bidwells is seeking a proactive Facilities Manager to lead FM across a portfolio of laboratory, office and mixed‑use buildings in Cambridge. You will manage contractors, ensure high service standards and oversee service charge budgeting within a complex, multi‑tenant environment.

You’ll work with stakeholders across property and project teams, driving compliance, efficiency and sustainable operations in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Extensive facilities management experience in a multi-site environment.
• NEBOSH or IOSH qualification.
• Understanding of leases and landlord/tenant relationships.
• Experience with service charge budgeting.
• Direct management of staff or third-party contractors.
• Proficient with MS Office and CAFM systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Numerate with attention to detail.
• Pro‑active problem solving and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Deliver facilities management services across multi-let and vacant buildings.
• Manage contractors, service partners and suppliers to high standards.
• Monitor service charges, budgets and expenditure.
• Oversee building services including M&E, utilities and cleaning.
• Ensure health & safety, statutory and lease compliance.
• Conduct regular building inspections and manage risk records.
• Support sustainability initiatives to improve environmental performance.
• Act as a key contact for occupiers and manage move-ins/outs.
• Collaborate with internal teams on projects and improvements.
• Provide regular updates on facilities performance and activities.

Skills

Facilities management

Health & safety

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Team player

Attention to detail

Contract administration

Tendering skills

KPI monitoring

Education

MBIFM / DipFM / MRICS

Tools

Property management systems

H&S systems

Helpdesk systems

Job description

Facilities Manager
Department
Commercial
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
37
Salary
DOE

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the management of one of the UK's leading innovation and business communities. We're looking for a proactive, technically astute and highly organised individual who can successfully manage a complex multi–tenant environment while delivering an exceptional level of service across a diverse portfolio of laboratory, office and mixed–use buildings.

Working as part of the Cambridge Science Park Property Management team, you will take responsibility for the delivery of facilities management services across a range of multi–let, directly owned and vacant properties within the client's portfolio. The role offers significant variety and autonomy, with responsibility spanning operational facilities management, statutory compliance, sustainability initiatives and financial oversight, including supporting service charge budgeting and expenditure control.

You'll work closely with a broad range of stakeholders, including property managers, asset managers, project managers, building surveyors, health & safety advisors, contractors, suppliers and the Cambridge Science Park Director, ensuring the estate operates efficiently, safely and to the highest standards.

As part of the wider Investment & Property Management team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across multiple disciplines, share best practice, contribute to operational improvements and be part of a supportive and engaging team culture. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, solving problems and making a tangible impact within a dynamic and evolving environment.

What you'll be doing?

• Deliver facilities management services across a portfolio of multi–let and vacant buildings.


• Manage contractors, service partners and key suppliers to ensure high service standards.


• Monitor service charges, budgets and expenditure to support effective financial control.


• Oversee essential building services, including M&E, utilities, cleaning and maintenance.


• Ensure compliance with health & safety, statutory and lease obligations.


• Conduct regular building inspections and manage risk, compliance and contractor records.


• Support sustainability initiatives to improve environmental performance across the estate.


• Act as a key point of contact for occupiers, managing tenant queries and move–ins/outs.


• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to deliver projects and continuous improvements.


• Provide regular updates on facilities performance, compliance and operational activities.

Essential

• Extensive relevant facilities management experience working for a managing agent (direct competitor), within a multi–site/high profile environment.


• Health & safety–related qualification (NEBOSH, IOSH).


• General understanding of commercial leases and the landlord/tenant relationship.


• General understanding of commercial property related Health and Safety compliance, Risk Assessment and Audit.


• Experience of service charge budgeting/accounting within a property/facilities management environment.


• Direct management and/or supervision of staff/suppliers or third–party contractors being familiar with use of KPi's to monitor performance.


• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Excel, Word, One Note, Outlook, accounting software and CAFM systems.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Numerate with high level of attention to detail


• Pro–active and positive \"can–do\" approach & excellent problem–solving skills


• Good team worker and player with excellent interpersonal skills


• Enjoys a fast paced and teamwork environment


• Contract administration and tendering skills

Desired

• Facilities Management related qualification (MBIFM, DipFM or property related qualification (MRICS or Assoc RICS)


• Experience with property management systems, H&S systems and helpdesk systems

Why Bidwells?

Bidwells has built an unrivalled reputation within the science and technology sector. We advise many of the UK's most influential investors, developers and occupiers, combining technical excellence with deep market knowledge across Cambridge, Oxford, London and beyond. If you want to build a career–not just a CV–we'd love to hear from you

What's in it for you

• Competitive Salary: We recognise and reward talent with generous salary and group bonus scheme. As a Real Living Wage employer, we're committed to fair pay that reflects the true cost of living.


• Comprehensive Benefits: Including up to 8% matched pension, 28 days holiday (+ bank holidays) as a minimum, along with your birthday off work, a wellness day, paid sabbaticals, private medical cover, medicash plan, lifestyle discounts and perks, and more.

• Professional Development: Continuous learning, study support and promotion opportunities.


• Innovative Culture: Be part of a forward–thinking team at the forefront of industry trends.


• Family Friendly: We offer enhanced family leave policies to support individuals close to you.


• Work–Life Balance: We value your well–being and offer agile working to support it.

Bidwells is dedicated to fostering a truly inclusive culture of belonging, where everyone can thrive and succeed as their true and authentic selves at every level. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race gender, gender identity or expression, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief. Flexible working requests are considered from day one.