Infrastructure and Sustainability Manager

Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Infrastructure and Sustainability Manager to oversee the safe operation of laboratory and departmental facilities. This role involves coordinating infrastructure services, leading sustainability initiatives, and managing Catering and Reception teams. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant discipline and experience in a research environment. This position offers competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

41 days of annual leave

Competitive pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience managing laboratory, technical or facilities services in a research environment.
• Experience supporting sustainability initiatives or facilities compliance activities is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the safe, effective and sustainable operation of laboratory and departmental facilities.
• Coordinate laboratory infrastructure and associated services.
• Lead and embed sustainability initiatives within departmental operations.
• Ensure high quality service delivery of Catering and Reception teams.
• Provide operational guidance on infrastructure-related safety matters.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Communication skills

Understanding of laboratory infrastructure

Experience with sustainability initiatives

Ability to collaborate with stakeholders

Education

Degree in a relevant scientific or technical discipline

Job description

# Infrastructure & Sustainability ManagerThe Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology is seeking an experienced and proactive Infrastructure and Sustainability Manager to support the safe, effective and sustainable operation of its laboratory and departmental facilities.Reporting to the Technical Operations Manager, you will play a key role in coordinating laboratory infrastructure and associated services across the Department, ensuring that research and teaching activities are supported by reliable, compliant and fit-for-purpose facilities. You will work closely with academic staff, laboratory technicians, facilities colleagues and contractors to support laboratory operations, equipment installations and planned infrastructure changes.A central aspect of the role is leading and embedding sustainability initiatives within departmental operations. This includes supporting energy efficiency, waste and resource reduction and participation in University-wide programmes such as LEAF.You will also have formal line management responsibility for the Catering and Reception teams, ensuring high quality service delivery and supporting staff development. In addition, you will provide operational guidance on infrastructure-related safety matters, support statutory compliance activities and contribute to risk assessments associated with laboratory works, equipment installations and maintenance activities. The role may deputise for the Technical Operations Manager as required.You will have a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant scientific or technical discipline, with experience managing laboratory, technical or facilities services in a research environment. You will bring strong organisational and communication skills, an understanding of laboratory infrastructure, building services and a collaborative approach to working with a wide range of stakeholders. Experience supporting sustainability initiatives or facilities compliance activities would be advantageous.The University offers a generous benefits package including 41 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), a competitive pension scheme and family-friendly policies.Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Mr Vito Candela, HR Administrator, at [e-mail] closing date 18th of February 2026.Please quote reference NQ48498 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.### Department/location### Salary£42,254-£56,535### ReferenceNQ48498### Category### Date published15 January 2026### Closing date18 February 2026