Cleanroom & Facilities Manager in Edinburgh

Cleanroom & Facilities Manager

Location: West Edinburgh, Scotland (on-site) · Type: Full-time, permanent · Level: Senior About the Company

Cnuic Technologies is a venture backed deep-tech company in Edinburgh, developing next-generation optical systems that will redefine precision manufacturing and nanoscale engineering. Backed by leading venture capital funds and UK innovation grants, we have the runway to solve exceptionally hard hardware problems. Our fast-moving, collaborative team gives exceptional engineers the resources and freedom to do their best work. About the Role This senior, hands-on role keeps our building, cleanrooms and laser labs running safely, reliably and to specification. You will own building services and the cleanroom environment, support our process tools and their utilities, and ensure gases, chemicals and high-power lasers are handled safely and the site meets UK health and safety requirements. As we grow, you will lead new cleanroom bays and labs from requirements to safe operation, working closely with the Office Manager and Quality team. Key Responsibilities Building Services & Plant Hands-on operation and maintenance of technical building services: HVAC and AHUs, heating, chillers, plumbing and drainage, ventilation and extract, electrical distribution. Running a PPM programme, managing reactive repairs and holding contractors to clear service levels. Working knowledge of BMS, alarms and environmental monitoring; able to diagnose faults and minimise downtime. Managing statutory inspections and compliance: pressure systems, lifting equipment, fire systems, water hygiene (Legionella) and LEV.

Cleanroom & Process Support Strong knowledge of ISO 14644-1 and maintaining, monitoring and requalifying classified areas: air-change rates, HEPA/ULPA filtration, pressure cascades, temperature and humidity, particle counting. Defining and enforcing protocols: gowning, materials and equipment entry, cleaning and contamination control. Supporting process and metrology tools such as thin-film deposition (sputtering, evaporation, ALD, PECVD), dry and wet etch, chemical cleaning, lithography and characterisation (SEM, AFM, ellipsometry), and their utilities: vacuum, process cooling water, DI water, compressed dry air, exhaust and abatement. Coordinating tool installations, service visits and moves with vendors and engineers, ensuring safe hook-ups to specification.

Process Gases & Chemical Safety Managing gas infrastructure for inert, oxidising and flammable gases (argon, nitrogen, oxygen, hydrogen) and speciality etch gases where required: cylinder storage, gas cabinets, regulators, purge panels, distribution and point-of-use connections. Owning leak prevention and detection: routine leak testing, flammable, toxic and oxygen depletion/enrichment monitoring, interlocks, emergency shut-offs and alarm response. Sound knowledge of COSHH and DSEAR: hazardous area assessment, chemical storage and segregation, fume cupboards and wet benches, spill response and hazardous waste disposal.

Laser Laboratory Safety Understanding of laser classifications and BS EN 60825-1 (and associated guidance) as applied to lab design and operation. Maintaining laser-controlled areas (interlocks, warning signs and lights, beam enclosures, eyewear, access control) alongside the Laser Safety Officer or Laser Protection Adviser.

Health, Safety & Compliance Leading site-wide H&S: risk assessments, safe systems of work, permits to work, lock-out/tag-out, contractor control, fire safety, first aid and emergency planning. Ensuring safe workplaces across offices, labs and cleanrooms, including DSE assessments, ergonomics and PUWER. Running inductions and training, investigating incidents and near-misses, and driving corrective actions and continuous improvement. NEBOSH General Certificate or IOSH Managing Safely expected; NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent a strong plus.

Quality & Operations Supporting the Quality team with environmental monitoring records, calibration and maintenance logs, change control and audit readiness (e.g. ISO 9001). Working with the Office Manager on building access and security, deliveries and stores, consumables, suppliers and facility budgets.

Facility Scaling & Projects Delivering facility projects from user requirements through design review, contractor management, commissioning and validation. Proposing extensions with clear business cases covering capacity, cost, timeline and risk. Confident liaising with stakeholders, landlords, architects, M&E consultants, contractors and regulators; working knowledge of CDM 2015. About You

Comfortable owning a complex, live technical facility and making sound decisions without a detailed brief. Uncompromising on safety, yet pragmatic about keeping research and production moving. Able to explain technical, safety and cost trade-offs to engineers, contractors, landlords and leadership. Organised and proactive: you plan maintenance ahead, keep clear records and spot risks early. At home in a fast-paced start-up where priorities shift as we scale.

Experience & Qualifications Typically 7+ years in facilities, engineering or operations management in cleanroom, semiconductor, photonics, life sciences or other high-spec lab environments. Degree or HND/HNC in building services, mechanical, electrical, chemical or related engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

What we offer Eligibility to participate in employee share option plan (ESOP) 34 Days leave plus birthday leave Insurance Benefits A modern, well-equipped workspace in West Edinburgh

Equal opportunities Cnuic Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are happy to discuss any adjustments you need during the process.