Facilities Lead in Barnard Castle

Site Name: UK – County Durham – Barnard Castle

Posted Date: May 1 2026

Title: Facilities Lead

Closing Date: 15th May 2026

Position Summary

You will lead the onsite IFM (integrated facilities management team) at Barnard Castle, working closely with engineering, operations and suppliers. You will manage the overall delivery, driving facility and cleaning standards across the site. We value clear communication, practical engineering judgement and a coaching mindset. This role gives career growth, visible impact and the chance to support GSK’s mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Responsibilities

• Lead the IFM Programme at the Barnard Castle site. Ensuring effective delivery and high standards across each of the business units.
• Manage budgets, schedules and scope to meet performance, safety and quality targets.
• Select, manage and coordinate contractors and suppliers for safe delivery.
• Coach and develop IFM team to build capability.
• Ensure compliance with site safety, environmental and engineering standards.

Basic Qualification

• Degree or equivalent qualification in facilities management or related discipline.
• Strong experience in facilities management in a complex environment.
• Strong contractor and supplier management experience with contract oversight.
• Clear communicator with stakeholder engagement and problem solving skills.
• Experience in budget management.

Preferred Qualification

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech or other highly regulated manufacturing settings.
• Experience with site master planning and long-term facilities strategy.
• Knowledge of environmental and energy reduction measures for utilities.
• Experience coaching and developing engineers in a matrix environment.

How to apply

If this role fits your skills and ambitions, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your CV and a short cover letter describing how your experience matches this role. We look forward to hearing from you and exploring how you can grow your career while supporting inclusion and making a meaningful contribution to global health.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.