75 Scientific jobs in Scotland

Salary range: £59,139 - £66,537 per annum 

FTE: 1

Term: Open-ended

Closing Date: 06 April 2025

Location: NMIS, Renfrew

The University of Strathclyde is a leading international technological institution and has a long history of working with industry to deliver strong business growth from access to research and innovation expertise. The latest major initiative continuing to deliver on this track record is through the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS).

As a magnet for innovation in advanced manufacturing, the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), a group of specialist R&D centres, which supports manufacturing, engineering and associated tech businesses of all sizes to thrive domestically and internationally through accelerating productivity, embracing new digital technologies and achieving net-zero targets. Effectively we turn smart ideas into reality.

Coming from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, our passionate team works alongside industry, academia, and the public sector to solve problems, train the workforce of the future and generate the creative ideas that will transform manufacturing. Ultimately, we are growing the economy, developing a vibrant and skilled talent pool and helping create prosperous, sustainable communities.

We are looking for an experienced professional to lead and manage our Engineering Services team, providing clear and concise guidance across key areas of expertise, including building and facilities management, servicing and maintenance, calibration of capital equipment, commissioning and installation of specialist equipment, and capital construction projects. You will be responsible for overseeing health and safety activities across these areas, ensuring full compliance with health and safety legislation.

The post holder will also hold significant financial responsibility, including the management of extensive multimillion-pound budgets. You will be responsible for the approval of budgets for large and time-sensitive items, delivering reports and recommendations to the NMIS senior management team, COO, and CEO.

The successful candidate will have a degree in a related discipline (e.g., science, engineering, project management, building services) or equivalent relevant experience. A Chartered Engineer status is desirable, as well as Project Management and Health & Safety certifications. You should also have extensive technical engineering and project management experience, with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects while managing multiple projects concurrently. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential for this role.