Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager This is a future role. We're building a shortlist now and will contact you when it opens.About usFoundational is building the most precise picture of Earth and orbit, using lasers fired from the ground. We call it ground truth for orbit.We design and run low-cost, autonomous satellite laser ranging stations. They measure the distance to satellites with extreme precision, day and night. Our data platform turns those measurements into tracking data and orbit products for satellite operators, space agencies and governments. We also build our own flight-proven laser retroreflector arrays, so any satellite can be tracked.Our station network is expanding across Europe, South America, Africa and Australia. The data supports resilient navigation, Earth observation and the safe, sustainable use of space.We're a small, fast-moving team of engineers, scientists and operators in London. We're backed by venture investors and supported by ESA, the UK Space Agency, Innovate UK and the European Innovation Council.Position OverviewLondon · Full time · On-siteWe're setting up a new London facility with a workshop, labs and a cleanroom. You'll own it: the fit-out, the day-to-day running and keeping it safe.What you'll doManage the fit-out of our new facility with landlords, contractors and engineersSet up and maintain the cleanroom, workshop and lab infrastructureOwn health, safety and environmental compliance: risk assessments, COSHH, fire safety and lifting equipmentManage maintenance, utilities, security and accessManage facilities budgets and suppliersPlan space as the team growsWhat you'll bringFacilities management experience in industrial, manufacturing, lab or engineering settingsWorking knowledge of UK health and safety law and practice (NEBOSH or IOSH is a plus)Project management of fit-outs or refurbishmentsConfidence with contractors, landlords and building servicesNice to haveCleanroom operations (ISO 14644)Laser safetyBuilding services such as three-phase power, HVAC and compressed airWhat We OfferA high-impact role with real ownership at an early-stage, venture-backed spacetech companyEMI share options (UK employees)25 Days Annual Leave + Bank HolidaysEnhanced Parental LeaveCycle to work schemesWork alongside engineers and scientists across optics, lasers, software and astrodynamicsOffices in central London, with snacks, tea, coffee and regular socialsWe actively champion underrepresented groups and seek to bridge gaps in our workforce. If you're excited by the role but don't match every point, or you’re seeking a part time role, please apply anyway and add a note into your application. Building the best team is our priority.