Description
contractor supervision
document review
cafm orders
tender preparation
risk management
capex planning
This role sits at the heart of the practice’s operational landscape — managing a steady portfolio of minor projects that improve building fabric, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) systems, workplace environments and infrastructure across the Foster + Partners campus. You will take responsibility for projects from early scoping and specification through to tendering, contractor management, installation, testing and final handover. Each project demands a meticulous, safety-led and quality-focused approach, ensuring the campus performs to the highest possible standard at all times.
Working closely with the Facilities Maintenance Manager, you will help deliver a continuous programme of upgrades and enhancements across multiple buildings, supporting the architectural, technical and cultural ambitions of the practice.
This is a rare opportunity to work within the operational core of a global design leader. You will support a multi-building creative campus, contribute to the continual improvement of our spaces and help shape an environment that enables world-class architectural innovation.
- Supervise contractors and consultants during design, installation, testing, commissioning and handover — including occasional out-of-hours work.
- Review contractor documentation, including O&M manuals, as-built drawings and health & safety records.
- Engage with the CAFM system to raise work orders and follow internal Facilities procedures.
- Oversee multiple minor works projects across the multi-building Foster + Partners campus, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality delivery.
- Work with the Health & Safety team to assess risk/method statements and issue permits to work as required.
- Validate quotations and contractor claims, ensuring accurate work certification and strong commercial oversight.
- Provide recommendations for CapEx planning relating to building fabric and MEP upgrades or modifications.
- Prepare technical specifications, tender packages and contract documentation; evaluate submissions and manage procurement activities.
- Support risk and change management processes to maintain programme, cost and compliance integrity.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and service excellence across the Facilities function.
- Coordinate closely with internal teams to ensure clear communication, smooth delivery and minimal operational disruption.
