Facilities Manager
ECM Selection Ltd.
Saffron Walden · posted 12 August 2026
Salary
£55,000 a year
Location
Saffron Walden, Essex
Category
Construction and Property
Electrically qualified site manager needed to take charge of high-tech R&D facilities
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A rare opportunity has arisen to take charge of managing the offices, labs, and grounds of a technology development company based south of Cambridge. The role would involve taking charge of a small team who would support you in keeping the facilities working smoothly.
As Facilities Manager, your role would include a mixture of:
Leading a small Site Services team, and managing the annual budget and purchasing
Overseeing improvements to facilities and planning the preventative maintenance schedule
Managing external contractors for major work items and specialist services (for instance PAT testing, lift servicing, and fire equipment inspections)
Hands-on troubleshooting for routine problems with systems such as electrics, plumbing, and air conditioning. (You must have a broad range of building skills and be a qualified electrician)
On occasion, assist with R&D programs by making rigs, stands etc.
Essential skills and attributes:
Previous experience in a site management role
Electrical qualifications and hands-on experience as an electrician
A solid understanding of health and safety regulations
A variety of maintenance and repair skills such as basic plumbing, or carpentry
Good communication and problem-solving skills
Full, existing UK work permission and the ability to obtain a UK "SC" security clearance (because the company work on government contracts and you will need to be able to access work areas).
This is a great opportunity to lead a friendly professional team, working within a pleasant office and Lab setting. Working hours are from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday to Friday. Overtime will be paid for the rare occasions when additional hours need to be worked. A competitive salary, benefits package, and annual bonus are on offer to the successful candidate.
Keywords: Site Manager, Facilities Manager, Electrician, Team Leading, Cambridge South
Another top job from ECM, the high-tech recruitment experts. xwzovoh
Even if this job's not quite right, do contact us now - we may well have the ideal job for you. To discuss your requirements call ecm or email your CV. We will always ask before forwarding your CV.
Please apply (quoting ref: TJ27689 ) only if you are eligible to live and work in the UK. By submitting your details you certify that the information you provide is accurate.
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You could be just the right applicant for this job Read all associated information and make sure to apply.
A rare opportunity has arisen to take charge of managing the offices, labs, and grounds of a technology development company based south of Cambridge. The role would involve taking charge of a small team who would support you in keeping the facilities working smoothly.
As Facilities Manager, your role would include a mixture of:
Leading a small Site Services team, and managing the annual budget and purchasing
Overseeing improvements to facilities and planning the preventative maintenance schedule
Managing external contractors for major work items and specialist services (for instance PAT testing, lift servicing, and fire equipment inspections)
Hands-on troubleshooting for routine problems with systems such as electrics, plumbing, and air conditioning. (You must have a broad range of building skills and be a qualified electrician)
On occasion, assist with R&D programs by making rigs, stands etc.
Essential skills and attributes:
Previous experience in a site management role
Electrical qualifications and hands-on experience as an electrician
A solid understanding of health and safety regulations
A variety of maintenance and repair skills such as basic plumbing, or carpentry
Good communication and problem-solving skills
Full, existing UK work permission and the ability to obtain a UK "SC" security clearance (because the company work on government contracts and you will need to be able to access work areas).
This is a great opportunity to lead a friendly professional team, working within a pleasant office and Lab setting. Working hours are from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday to Friday. Overtime will be paid for the rare occasions when additional hours need to be worked. A competitive salary, benefits package, and annual bonus are on offer to the successful candidate.
Keywords: Site Manager, Facilities Manager, Electrician, Team Leading, Cambridge South
Another top job from ECM, the high-tech recruitment experts. xwzovoh
Even if this job's not quite right, do contact us now - we may well have the ideal job for you. To discuss your requirements call ecm or email your CV. We will always ask before forwarding your CV.
Please apply (quoting ref: TJ27689 ) only if you are eligible to live and work in the UK. By submitting your details you certify that the information you provide is accurate.