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At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.
Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all.
We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.
People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.
In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.
Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.
About the Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for a Building Manager to join our team. The role will be based at our Warrington office on a 12-month fixed term contract with the potential of extension.
Responsibilities
- Planning, coordinating and safely delivering planned and reactive maintenance activities across the offices and laboratory facilities.
- Managing maintenance priorities to minimise disruption to laboratory operations and ensure facilities remain safe, compliant and fit for purpose.
- Maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities, statutory inspections and compliance actions within the computer-aided facilities management (CAFM) system.
- Coordinating external contractors and suppliers, including procuring services, supporting contract negotiations and monitoring the safety, quality and performance of work delivered.
- Managing permit-to-work arrangements and ensuring that appropriate safe systems of work are established and followed.
- Acting as a key point of contact for building owners, landlords, contractors and other facilities stakeholders.
- Coordinating building induction arrangements and ensuring that employees, contractors and visitors understand relevant building requirements.
- Supporting the identification, planning and delivery of building improvements and minor works.
- Working closely with laboratory managers and other stakeholders to understand operational requirements, resolve facilities issues and coordinate work effectively.
- Monitoring facilities-related risks, issues and actions, escalating significant concerns to the Head of Site Operations where appropriate.
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Here’s What You’ll Need
- A minimum of five years’ experience in a similar building, facilities or maintenance management role.
- Experience of managing planned and reactive maintenance activities, preferably within laboratory, engineering, industrial or other technically complex facilities.
- A relevant qualification in engineering, building services or facilities management, such as an HNC, HND or IWFM qualification, is highly desirable.
- A good working knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation, statutory compliance requirements and safe systems of work.
- An IOSH or NEBOSH qualification is highly desirable.
- Experience of managing contractors, suppliers and service providers.
- Experience of using a CAFM system or equivalent facilities management system.
- The successful candidate will be:
- Able to communicate professionally and effectively with individuals at all levels, both verbally and in writing.
- Well organised, with the ability to manage multiple activities and conflicting priorities.
- Proactive and practical in identifying and resolving building and facilities issues.
- Able to work collaboratively with laboratory teams, contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders.
- Safety-conscious, with strong attention to detail and a disciplined approach to compliance and record keeping.
- Comfortable taking ownership of issues and seeing actions through to completion.
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Our Culture
Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration.
We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work.
When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.
We partner with VERCIDA, for greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact Gillian.Calderwood@global.amentum.com
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