About the role
AI summarisedPrincipal-level role leading strategic planning, operations, and transformation of research and office facilities for a scientific organization. Responsible for long-term infrastructure development, facilities management, sustainability programs, and capital project delivery while ensuring regulatory compliance and optimal workplace experience.
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Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Infrastructure Planning, Management and Transformation: Provide leadership in the long-term planning and development of infrastructure and facilities to support organisational growth and evolving research needs.
- Develop plans, procedures, and conduct audits to ensure governance.
- Operational Excellence: Strategic sourcing of facilities-related contracts, subject matter expert to provide technical support, oversee facilities operations, including building maintenance, energy management, and workplace services, ensuring safety, reliability, and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Facilities Management & Project Oversight: Oversee facilities-related projects and capital asset renewal, including renovations, system upgrades, and infrastructure enhancement, ensuring delivery on-time, within budget, and to quality standards.
- Monitor and analyse facilities performance data to inform planning and decision-making.
- Sustainability, Green & Digital Initiatives: Champion and implement innovative practices in upgrades, operations and maintenance to create an optimal research and office environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, or related fields.
- Professional certifications (e.g., IFMA, PMP, Green Mark, or equivalent) would be an advantage.
- At least 10 years of relevant experience in facilities management or estates operations, including leading large and complex facilities portfolios.
- In-depth knowledge of building systems, utilities capacity planning, maintenance best practices, contract management in facilities operations.
- In-depth knowledge in preventive maintenance planning, maintenance and repair execution, and capital asset replacement planning to ensure long-term reliability and performance of facilities infrastructure.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills in business partnering and stakeholder management, working closely with internal users, leadership, and external service providers.
- Strong people management skills, with a track record of coaching, developing, and motivating teams to achieve operational excellence.
- Experience in management reporting, including the setting and tracking of operational metrics to drive continuous improvement and accountability.
- Demonstrated success in driving sustainability initiatives, workplace transformation, and process efficiency improvements.
- Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills and hands-on execution ability.