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Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Facilities Manager
This is a future role. We're building a shortlist now and will contact you when it opens.
About us
Foundational 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 Overview
London · Full time · On-site
We'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 do
Manage the fit-out of our new facility with landlords, contractors and engineers
Set up and maintain the cleanroom, workshop and lab infrastructure
Own health, safety and environmental compliance: risk assessments, COSHH, fire safety and lifting equipment
Manage maintenance, utilities, security and access
Manage facilities budgets and suppliers
Plan space as the team grows
What you'll bring
Facilities management experience in industrial, manufacturing, lab or engineering settings
Working knowledge of UK health and safety law and practice (NEBOSH or IOSH is a plus)
Project management of fit-outs or refurbishments
Confidence with contractors, landlords and building services
Nice to have
Cleanroom operations (ISO 14644)
Laser safety
Building services such as three-phase power, HVAC and compressed air
What We Offer
A high-impact role with real ownership at an early-stage, venture-backed spacetech company
EMI share options (UK employees)
25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
Enhanced Parental Leave
Cycle to work schemes
Work alongside engineers and scientists across optics, lasers, software and astrodynamics
Offices in central London, with snacks, tea, coffee and regular socials
We 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.