Wellcome Genome Campus Ltd (“WGCL) is seeking to recruit a Head of Engineering and Hard FM to play a leading role in the development and operation of its renowned scientific research campus.
The Wellcome Genome Campus is a leading genomic research campus and home to the Wellcome Sanger Institute (“Sanger”) and the European Bioinformatics Institute. Sanger is Wellcome’s largest charitable initiative, having founded and funded the Campus and Sanger since 1992. Today, over 2,500 people work at the Campus that comprises c.1 million square feet of space set within a 135-acre estate in Hinxton, 9 miles south of Cambridge. The range of facilities include laboratories and associated research facilities, offices, recreational space including a restaurant, gym and nursery, a hotel and conference centre, residential accommodation and a data centre. The estate is set within a beautiful campus environment.
A major expansion of the Campus is underway with planning consent obtained in 2021 that will see the Campus grow from 125 acres to 440 acres. Plans include the additional development of c.1.6 million square feet of gross research and development space primarily to be used for genomics and bioinformatics related activities, as well as hotel facilities and housing for Campus workers, and new retail, food and drink, health, leisure and education amenities. WGCL is the new company and team formed to lead the Campus and its expansion, and the project is already in full flow, with highway and enabling works underway and the first new buildings on the expansion land starting on site in 2025.
Reporting to the WGCL Estates Director, the Head of Engineering and Hard FM will join at a transformative time with a remit to lead all aspects of engineering and maintenance across the buildings, grounds and services within the Campus. Key aspects of the role include leading engineering and maintenance strategy across the Campus, lifecycle investment, hard FM contractor management and hard FM input into the development of the Campus expansion.
We are looking for a candidate with demonstrable industry experience and a proven track record in hard FM leadership roles. The ideal candidate will be experienced in operating across complex operational estates portfolios and leading the development and execution of engineering and hard FM strategies. Understanding and experience of hard FM contract management is essential, with a proven ability to ensure value for money, maintain assurance and compliance, and enhance user experience through effective contract delivery. Excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills will be hugely important in the role, as is the ability to work in a dynamic and changeable environment.
To learn more, visit the candidate brochure at https://online.flippingbook.com/view/961448315/
To arrange a confidential briefing conversation please contact our advisor Daniah Williams (07989 435 960 / Daniah.willians@mrgglobal.com) at MRG. Applications should consist of a CV and covering letter and can be sent to daniah.williams@mrgglobal.com.