IFM Manager

Huawei Technologies Research & Development (UK) Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented IFM Manager to oversee office and campus management. This role involves ensuring compliance, managing suppliers, and leading project initiatives to enhance workplace efficiency. With a focus on communication and team collaboration, you will play a vital role in creating a well-organized and productive environment. If you have a passion for facilities management and thrive in a dynamic setting, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a globally recognized organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IFM management experience in R&D and global companies.
• Strong communication skills and fluent in English.
• Team-oriented and result-driven.

Responsibilities

• Manage office environment and daily operations.
• Oversee campus management and compliance.
• Lead project management for office renovations.

Skills

IFM management

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Team management

Project management

Education

Relevant QEHS qualifications

Additional qualifications in facilities or construction management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About Huawei Research And Development UK Limited

Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. We have 207,000 employees and operate in over 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world.

Our vision and mission is to bring digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world. To this end, we will drive ubiquitous connectivity and promote equal access to networks; bring cloud and artificial intelligence to all four corners of the earth to provide superior computing power where you need it, when you need it; build digital platforms to help all industries and organizations become more agile, efficient, and dynamic; redefine user experience with AI, making it more personalized for people in all aspects of their life, whether they’re at home, in the office, or on the go.

This spirit of innovation has led Huawei to work in close partnership with leading academic institutions in the UK to develop and refine the latest technologies. With a shared commitment to innovation and progress, both parties have worked together to achieve common goals and establish a strong partnership. The partnership between UK and Huawei helps to develop the technologies of the future that will transform the way we all communicate, work, and live.

For the past 30 years, we have maintained an unwavering focus, rejecting shortcuts and easy opportunities that don't align with our core business. With a practical approach to everything we do, we concentrate our efforts and invest patiently to drive technological breakthroughs.

This strategic focus reflects our core values:

• staying customer-centric,
• inspiring dedication,
• persevering,
• Growing by reflection

Huawei Research And Development UK Limited Overview

Huawei’s vision is a fully connected, intelligent world. To achieve this, we work to inspire passion for basic research around the world. Our combined passion drives development across the global innovation value chain. Huawei has the largest Research and Development organization in the world with over 96,000 employees in research centers globally. In the UK, we have design centers in Cambridge, London, Edinburgh, and Ipswich. We continue to explore and define new research directions and services. Our collaborations with academic researchers focus on new network architectures, integration of communications and enabling technologies, and developing fundamental theories of these technologies. Join us on this exciting journey and advance your career.

Job Summary

We seek an experienced multi-tasker with excellent communication skills and a positive attitude. The candidate will assist management in office management, campus management, project management, and team management.

The ideal candidate will have experience in IFM management, preferably with whole building and/or campus management, and possibly new building management. They should be professional, attentive, process-oriented, detail-focused, proactive, responsible, and a team player proficient in MS Office and business English. The role suits a result-oriented, resourceful, all-rounder with a genuine desire to meet others' needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage office environment: space management, daily operations, repair requests, PPM scheduling.
• Campus management: QEHS, property, insurance, resources, expenses, risk, and compliance.
• EHS management: ensure compliance, develop work plans, conduct risk assessments, provide EHS training, review policies.
• Manage IFM suppliers: contracts, operations, meetings, budgets, KPIs, bidding processes.
• Tenant management: lease contracts, service and utility fees, communication, disputes.
• Project management: office decoration, relocation, renovations.
• Develop and monitor workplace management processes, policies, and benchmarks.
• Lead and organize team efforts to meet goals and develop team capabilities.

This outline may be supplemented with other duties as assigned, and the job description may be reviewed periodically.

Person Specification

Required:

• At least 5 years of IFM management experience, preferably in R&D and global companies.
• Relevant QEHS qualifications.
• At least 3 years of supplier or team management experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Team-oriented, open to an international environment.
• Result-driven and well-organized.

Desired:

• Knowledge of local law, finance, insurance, or construction management.
• Additional qualifications in facilities or construction management preferred.
• Language skills: English required; Mandarin beneficial.