Facilities Manager

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead a team responsible for maintaining world-class operating environments across building systems, infrastructure and services. You will coordinate preventive maintenance, capital projects and contracted services, ensuring compliance with GMP, ISO, FDA, OSHA and DSEAR requirements while enabling R&D and manufacturing activities.

The role requires strong project management, budget oversight, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in facilities management or related field.
• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience in facilities management in regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and building automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to maintain facility operations across building systems, infrastructure and services.
• Manage preventative maintenance programs and capital expenditure projects.
• Oversee contracted services (security, janitorial, grounds) and coordinate with site leadership.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO, FDA, OSHA, DSEAR and other regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement, energy management and safety across the facility.

Skills

CMMS

AutoCAD

MS Office

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Advanced degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

BMS

Job description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific Hemel Hempstead team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer., As a Facilities Manager at Hemel Hempstead, you'll contribute to creating and maintaining world-class operating environments that enable our mission of making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. You'll guide a team responsible for ensuring optimal facility operations across building systems, infrastructure, and services. This role combines strategic planning with operational leadership to support our research, development, and manufacturing facilities. Working closely with site leadership and cross-functional teams, you'll implement continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. You'll manage critical facility systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems, while overseeing contracted services such as security, janitorial, and grounds maintenance. The role requires project management skills to coordinate facility modifications, space planning, and capital improvements that support business growth. You'll develop and implement preventive maintenance programs, manage operational budgets, and build strong relationships with vendors and service providers. As a valued member of the site leadership team, you'll promote workplace safety, sustainability initiatives, and emergency preparedness while creating an environment that supports employee productivity and satisfaction.

• Advanced degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of experience in facilities management in regulated environments, preferably life sciences/pharmaceutical
• Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Facilities Management, or related technical field
• Professional certifications in facilities management or related disciplines beneficial
• Strong knowledge of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and BMS
• Experience managing facility maintenance programs and contracted services
• Project management expertise, including capital project planning and execution
• Leadership abilities and experience managing cross-functional teams
• Proficiency with CMMS, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of GMP, ISO, FDA, OSHA,DSEAR and other relevant regulatory requirements
• Financial acumen including budget development and management
• Laboratory Gas Safety Awareness - Essential. The role is responsible for the safe handling, storage and connection of compressed gas cylinders, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and company procedures.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Experience with energy management and sustainability initiatives
• Knowledge of construction codes, standards and contract management
• Experience implementing continuous improvement programs
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities