University of Nottingham Ningbo China is seeking to recruit Facilities Manager in Estate Office.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Support the planning, implementation and continuous improvement of facilities management activities across campus, covering both general facilities operations and intelligent facilities management.
• Support the development and delivery of facilities improvement projects and smart facility enhancement initiatives, including the use of Building Automation Systems, Facility/Space Management Systems, AI, IoT, data analytics and other relevant smart building technologies where appropriate.
• Evaluate, optimise and improve existing facilities-related systems and workflows, including maintenance requests, space booking, asset tracking, inspections, preventive maintenance and equipment monitoring, to enhance operational efficiency, service quality and cost effectiveness.
• Establish and apply data-driven approaches to support facilities decision-making, preventive maintenance, energy optimisation, downtime reduction and continuous improvement in facilities operations.
• Coordinate with internal departments, including IT, Facilities and Finance, as well as external vendors, to deliver facilities improvement projects, resolve operational or system-related issues, and support effective vendor performance management.
• Monitor the day-to-day operation and maintenance of Estate-related facility systems, conduct regular inspections, troubleshoot issues, and support other Estate Office operational priorities as reasonably required.
• Undertake other tasks and responsibilities as reasonably required.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Building Services Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management or a related discipline; equivalent relevant professional experience may also be considered.
• At least 3 years’ relevant experience in facilities management, building services, smart building systems, Building Automation Systems, facilities management systems, IoT-enabled facilities operations, automation, electrical/mechanical systems or a related area.
• Good understanding of facilities management operations, maintenance coordination, service delivery and operational workflow improvement.
• Familiarity with Facility Management Systems, Building Automation Systems, PLC/DDC, equipment monitoring systems, energy monitoring systems or other smart building control technologies would be an advantage.
• Ability to identify, analyse and coordinate the resolution of facilities operational issues, including both general facilities management matters and system-related issues.
• Experience in coordinating with vendors and internal stakeholders to support facilities operations, improvement projects or system-related initiatives.
• Strong planning, organising, communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments and with external vendors.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese.
• Experience in smart building systems, IoT integration, system interfaces, data dashboards, APIs, databases, cloud platforms, AI-enabled solutions or technical troubleshooting would be an advantage.
• Experience in a university, international organisation or Sino-foreign cooperative organisation would be an advantage.

About Us

Join a unique British University in China. The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) was the first Sino-foreign university to open its doors in China. Located in Ningbo, this award winning campus offering a UK style education has grown to establish a student body of over 10,000 in just 22 years.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit an application via our on-line application system before 2 August 2026 23:59 Beijing Time at: https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184621/ 

Only on-line applications made at (http://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn ) will be accepted.

Referees will be contacted prior to interview and interviews will take place in Ningbo China. 

Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support

The post will be offered on a fixed term contract for 3 years and a probation of 6 months with University of Nottingham Ningbo China. We are committed to providing competitive employment packages while supporting the wellbeing of our staff to help them reach their full potential.

Enquiries

Informal enquiries regarding these vacancies may be addressed to Mrs May Yan, Director of the Library and Estates via email: May.Yan@nottinghan.edu.cm

If you are unable to apply on-line, please contact us via email: Job@nottingham.edu.cn

Equality and Diversity

University of Nottingham Ningbo China is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. It is our intention to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential, regardless of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, age*, socio-economic background, disability, religious or political beliefs, trade union membership, family circumstances, sexual orientation or other irrelevant distinction.

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