GMP Facilities & Engineering Lead

Bio-Techne; Bristol; On-site; GBP 44,600 - 71,480; Full time

Job summary

Bio-Techne in Bristol seeks a Facilities & Engineering Manager to lead the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and compliance of both Bristol sites, including GMP laboratories, warehouses and office areas. You will drive health and safety, asset management, contractor oversight, and strategic CapEx planning, partnering with UK stakeholders to align facilities with current and future business needs.

The role requires >5 years' GMP facilities experience, strong leadership, and a proactive approach

Qualifications

• Essential >5 years; experience leading facilities or engineering teams within a GMP, laboratory, or regulated environment.
• Skilled people manager and effective communicator with a proactive approach.
• Strong working knowledge of health & safety requirements and safe systems of work.
• Ability to prepare documentation (SOPs, job aids) to an audit-ready high standard
• Strong organisational skills, time management and project management skills with ability to prioritise and plan over a 3-5 year business horizon.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and compelling leadership for the team responsible for maintaining the building fabric, plant rooms, cleanrooms, laboratories, and external areas, ensuring the sites are compliant at all times to GMP, EHS, and quality standards.
• Ensure equipment, asset and calibration management.
• Carry out routine inspections and preventative maintenance, ensuring records are completed and retained.
• Oversee contractors and service providers, ensuring safe and compliant delivery of works.
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement of facilities services.
• Maintain documented compliance with EHS, GMP, COSHH, risk assessments, and company policies.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Project management

Communication

H&S knowledge

Job description

Bio-Techne in Bristol seeks a Facilities & Engineering Manager to lead the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and compliance of both Bristol sites, including GMP laboratories, warehouses and office areas. You will drive health and safety, asset management, contractor oversight, and strategic CapEx planning, partnering with UK stakeholders to align facilities with current and future business needs.

The role requires >5 years' GMP facilities experience, strong leadership, and a proactive approach