Building Services Supervisor

Building Services Supervisor

Are you ready to be at the forefront of groundbreaking medical research? The Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Heart & Lung Research Institute (VPD-HLRI) is seeking a Building Services Supervisor to join our cutting-edge facility on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.

The VPD-HLRI is a collaboration between the University of Cambridge and Royal Papworth Hospital with an aim to improve cardiovascular and lung health for everyone, no matter where they live.

Your Role in Advancing Medical Science

As our Building Services Supervisor, you'll play a crucial role in supporting life-changing research by:

•  Orchestrating seamless building operations for the entire Institute.
•  Ensuring our state-of-the-art laboratories and Clinical Research Facility run like clockwork.
•  Collaborating with academia, industry, and healthcare partners to drive innovation.
•  Support the Building Services Manager in delivering a proactive and responsive technical service.

What Sets You Apart

We're looking for a qualified tradesperson or Building Services professional who can:

•  Lead with confidence and make critical decisions under pressure.
•  Troubleshoot complex building systems with surgical precision.
•  Inspire and guide our Building Services team.

Your Day-to-Day Impact

• Coordinate maintenance programs with University Estates and subcontractors.
• Oversee technical operations and step up as deputy Building Services Manager.
• Champion health and safety compliance through risk assessments and safe practices.
• Tackle major works and installations hands-on.

Why VPD-HLRI?

• Be part of Europe's largest concentration of heart and lung medicine scientists.
• Extensive learning opportunities to develop your skills.
• Enjoy a generous holiday allowance and excellent benefits package.
• Thrive in a stimulating environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Join us in our mission to improve cardiovascular and lung health for everyone, everywhere. Apply now and be part of something truly extraordinary.

Please note, the role holder will be required to hold on-call duties (compensated) on a rotational basis and must be able to report to the site within 30 minutes for out-of-hours emergencies.

Informal queries are welcome and should be directed to Spyridonas Tsironis at st726@cam.ac.uk.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above. 

Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online application form.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Closing date: 30 November 2025

Please quote reference RC47863 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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