Engineering Operations Manager

The Engineering Operations Manager is responsible for managing Facilities hard services across the Oxford research site. The position provides oversight and management of multiple contracted service providers covering M&E, Laboratory and building related projects and regulatory compliance.This role holder is expected to demonstrate excellent administration, communication, interpersonal and customer services skills with all levels of the operation and have excellent working technical knowledge of Labs, M&E, EH&S, project management and associated duties. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Undertake administrative general duties and ad-hoc tasks as required for full compliance.Assist with other general duties and ad-hoc tasks as required by operations management team. TECHNICAL AND COMMUNICATIVE SKILLS Strong communication skills at all levels including project teams, key stakeholders and senior management.Collaborative nature with proven ability for excellent customer service and achieving buy-in from other functional groups. Technically proficient and skilled in efficient planning and completion of maintenance and technical services works. Knowledge of medical and or laboratory equipment and gases beneficial.Project management skills, to assist on projects that may involve co-ordination of building and services alterations and installations e.g. new lab equipment or process improvements.Has excellent technical knowledge and skills required to fulfil the role of Snr Facilities Operations Manager - Projects, Engineering & Compliance. PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Experience of a similar role in a R&D/Science environment.Proven track record in maintaining M&E Facilities Services with a practical management approach and knowledge of Helpdesk/CAFM/BMS systems.In this On-Site designated role, you will work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.