View Vacancy -- Hard Services Manager LMS 1913

Open Date
02/08/2022, 10:00
Close Date
16/08/2022, 23:55
MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences

The London Institute of Medical Sciences (LMS) is a Medical Research Council funded research institute at the Hammersmith Hospital campus (London W12) of Imperial College London, with around 400 biomedical researchers undertaking multidisciplinary and internationally-competitive science.

For more information, visit www.lms.mrc.ac.uk.

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MRC - N/A
London
£32,302 - £35,143 plus London Allowances (£3,727 +£1,402) per annum / plus £10,000 allowance
Permanent
Administration & Management
Full Time

Overall Purpose:

The post holder will have operational responsibility for the management of the hard services MEPH function of the MRC London Institute of Medical Science (LMS) that underpin the Institute’s research programmes. A large part of the Institute activity will move into a new building in 2022, and it is expected that initially the post holder will be heavily involved in familiarisation and hand over of the new build and will assist in the establishment of systems for hard services management. Following transition to the new building the post holder will assume responsibilities as described below across the LMS estate.

 

Main Duties / Key Responsibilities:

 Manage directly or via third parties the following services, regularly reviewing options and ensuring cost effectiveness:

  • Operational management and responsibility for the LMS’ Hard Services management function
  • Building management including planned preventative, reactive and strategic maintenance of plant and services, disruption management, effective interface with PPM providers and campus wide partner communication
  • Ensuring all plant and equipment is serviced and certified in accordance with UKRI and legal requirements
  • Responsibility for carrying out condition surveys and proposals for future improvement of the laboratories, offices and communal areas as well as building infrastructure
  • Management of the Hard Services incident reporting system and escalating issues as necessary
  • Management of the Hard Services inspection system including identification of improvement opportunities
  • Site partner liaison with regard to small works projects, refurbishments and disruption management
  • Manage the permit to work system for all contractors ensuring all documentation is submitted in time to facilitate the works
  • Lead, mentor and develop the Engineering and Help Desk team, included appraisal cycle and training
  • Undertaking energy and utilities usage studies and helping with compilation of the annual environmental report
  • Commission and undertake fire risk assessments and ensure they are continually up to date
  • Responsibility for obtaining service contract quotations, and management of purchasing, invoicing and payment authorisation for hard services within delegated authority limits and in line with UKRI policy
  • Compilation and submission of small works project documentation for approval by the Head of Estates and stakeholders
  • Project planning including budget management, tender process, contractor management and defects resolutions
  • Provide an out of hours call out facility with respect to hard services emergencies and business continuity events
  • To deputise for the Head of Estates when required
  • Provide cross cover for the Facility Manager when necessary

A member of the crisis management team with respect to building infrastructure and utility services

Any other duties commensurate with the grade

 

Working relationships:

  • Managing the staff of the Hard Services team of the LMS – expected to be 2-4 members of staff
  • Create and maintain strong working relationships within the LMS, particularly with the Laboratory Managers, Scientific Facility Managers, Laboratory Services Manager, Health and Safety Manager and Purchasing Manager
  • Create and maintain strong working relationships with external partners (Imperial College and NHS Trust) in the Facilities environment at all levels, but specifically at management grade
  • Facilitate collaborative relationships with research staff both in the LMS and in Imperial College, particularly group leaders.
  • Create and maintain strong working relationships with MRC partners (MRC Head Office, other MRC centres and SSC) in the Facilities environment, specifically at management grade
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with key external suppliers of relevant services, particularly those involved in small works and relocation projects

 

Additional information:

Permanent appointment, subject to 6 month probationary period

Education / Qualifications / Training required (will be assessed from application form):

Essential:

  • A good honours degree (2:1) or equivalent

Desirable:

  • Equivalent experience in Hard Services Management or Engineering
  • Member of the Charter Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE)
  • National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (NEBOSH)

Previous work experience required (will be assessed from application form and at interview):

Essential:

  • Experience of managing complex Hard Services, staff and budgets gained within either a public or commercial sector
  • Experience of managing multi-stakeholder projects and management of end user requirements
  • Experience of contractor selection and management including tender cycle, KPI/SLA audit and management
  • Previous experience of relocation management and refurbishments

Desirable:

  • Experience of managing a complex property portfolio, staff and budgets gained within a research environment
  • Experience of managing facility operations and maintenance services in a complex research environment
  • Extensive experience of working in a research laboratory environment, preferably in biological sciences
  • Experienced in project/ programme management processes and tools that may be applied to non-construction related activities of the LMS

Personal skills/behaviours/qualities (will be assessed from application form and at interview):

Essential:

  • Proven strength and quality of leadership and the personal skills required to develop and lead an effective, well-motivated support team
  • The ability to operate autonomously
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills, able to engage with people at all levels inside and outside the LMS
  • Strong negotiation & influencing skills
  • Good organisational and problem solving skills
  • Excellent time management with the ability to prioritise work streams as they become apparent

Desirable:

  • Knowledge and understanding of the scientific research environment and current pressures on scientific research organisations
Please upload your CV, names and contacts of two references along with a covering letter stating why you are applying for this role (providing evidence against the requirements of the job as per the job description and person specification). Please quote reference number: LMS 1913
The MRC is a great place to work and progress your career, be it in scientific research or the support functions.The MRC is a unique working environment where our researchers are rewarded by world class innovation and collaboration opportunities that the MRC name brings. The MRC is an excellent place to develop yourself further and a range of training & development opportunities will be available to you, including professional registration with the Science Council.

Choosing to come to work at the MRC (part of UKRI) means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement to access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme, as well as the chance to put the MRC and UKRI on your CV in the future.

Our success is dependent upon our ability to embrace diversity and draw on the skills, understanding and experience of all our people. We welcome applications from all sections of the community irrespective of gender, race, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, disability or age. As "Disability Confident" employers, we guarantee to interview all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

UKRI supports research in areas that include animal health, agriculture and food security, and bioscience for health which includes research on animals, genetic modification and stem cell research. Whilst you may not have direct involvement in this type of research, you should consider whether this conflicts with your personal values or beliefs.

We will conduct a full and comprehensive pre-employment check as an essential part of the recruitment process on all individuals that are offered a position with UKRI. This will include a security check and an extreme organisations affiliation check.  The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role.  UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.

This opportunity is closed to applications.