Technical Facilities Manager
EUMETSAT - European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites
EUMETSAT is Europe’s meteorological satellite agency, operating a fleet of satellites delivering weather and climate-related satellite data and images to our users worldwide, helping protect lives, property and industries.
The headquarter also houses a large data centre building and the operations control centre which is staffed 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to ensure that EUMETSAT’s important mission can be fulfilled.
The headquarter campus has recently seen a large expansion through the construction of new buildings, including an own Childcare Centre.
Within the General Services Division (GES), the Technical Facility Manager leads and develops a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the technical infrastructure at EUMETSAT Headquarters. These activities are supported by external service providers.
The successful candidate ensures the continuity of business critical services by overseeing emergency power systems, utility supplies (electricity, water, gas, heat), building maintenance, and integrated safety and security systems while maintaining and enhancing regulatory compliance, operational resilience, and continuous improvement across all facility operations.
Operational & Technical Management, Team Coordination
~Oversee the operation, maintenance and performance of all technical building systems (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, elevators, fire safety, security systems, BMS);
~Ensure equipment reliability through preventative and predictive maintenance programs;
~Compliance, Safety & Risk Management
~Ensure adequate documentation for audits, statutory inspections, and compliance reporting using a Computer Aided Facility Management Tool (CAFM);
~Project & Budget Management
~Manage building improvement and technical upgrade projects from planning to completion;
~Prepare and manage annual technical maintenance and human resources budgets, as well as the regular investment forecast;
~Prepare reports and recommendations for senior management.
Excellent salary, of up to Euro 7,500 NET (after income tax) based on skills and experience;
~Full medical coverage for employee and family;
~Training and development support;
~Relocation allowance and support (if applicable).
University degree in Facility Management, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent professional knowledge and skills.
Extensive hands on experience in technical facility management, including the implementation, operation, and maintenance of emergency power supply systems (UPS, generators), HVAC and cooling systems, and integrated security and safety systems;
~Experience with Quality Management Systems, preferably in accordance with ISO 9001;
~Facility Management standards and frameworks (e.g., VOB – German Construction Contract Procedures.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency with standard office software suites (e.g., Experience with documentation management systems (e.g., Jira), and project management platforms (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Confluence);
~Practical abilities in CAD tools (e.g., Candidates must be able to work effectively in English. In addition, due to interactions with local authorities and service providers, the candidate must also be able to work effectively in German.
EUMETSAT is an international organisation employing staff from across all 30 member states and this role is being advertised on multiple international job boards, but please note that this role would be based in Darmstadt, Germany and would require international applicants to relocate if successful.
This information is supplied to the National Meteorological Services of the organisation's Member and Cooperating States in Europe, as well as other users worldwide.
EUMETSAT also operates several Copernicus missions on behalf of the European Union and provide data services to the Copernicus marine and atmospheric services and their users.