Principal Technical Manager (Environmental Sciences) - 10482

Position Title: Principal Technical Manager (Environmental Sciences)

Department: Technical Services

Location: Brunel University of London, Uxbridge Campus

Salary: Grade 8 from: £45,390 to £58,263 per annum inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £65,236 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting, through sustained exceptional contribution (pro-rata if part-time).

Hours: Full-time

Contract Type: Permanent

The Technical Services Team are looking for someone to lead the future of Environmental Sciences technical provision at Brunel. We’re seeking a Principal Technical Manager to lead the operation, development and innovation of our Environmental Sciences laboratories and facilities. Spanning pollution research laboratories, tissue culture, environmental monitoring and analytical chemistry, this is a complex, cross-disciplinary technical environment supporting world-class teaching and research reflecting Brunel’s identity as a technically focused, applied university.

See https://www.brunel.ac.uk/research/Centres/Pollution-Research-and-Policy for more information.

What you’ll lead

• A skilled technical team delivering high-quality support to staff, students and researchers.
• The safe, compliant and efficient operation of a diverse portfolio of laboratories, equipment and specialist facilities.
• The ongoing development of technical capability, driving continuous improvement across systems, processes and services.

What you’ll bring

• Significant technical experience, gained over a number of years, in Environmental Sciences or a closely related field, alongside demonstrable leadership of teams and operations.
• Confidence managing complex, regulated environments, with the authority and judgement to lead independently and make informed decisions.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with the ability to influence stakeholders, drive innovation and maintain high standards across a broad technical landscape.

Why this role?

You will be the operational lead for a high-profile, cross-disciplinary technical area, with real scope to shape its future direction. This is an opportunity to lead a capable team, develop facilities, and enable cutting-edge research alongside delivering an outstanding student experience.

You’ll join a highly skilled and collaborative Technical Services team committed to advancing against our Technician Commitment. Brunel offers a supportive and forward-looking environment, with opportunities to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact.

We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support and family-friendly policies. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.

For an informal chat about the position, please contact Christopher Stock – Associate Director of Technical Services (christopher.stock@brunel.ac.uk)

Candidate booklet: Please see the attached documents

Closing date for applications:  Tuesday 20^th April 2026 at 23:59

Interviews will take place on week commencing 4^th May 2026, in person.

For further details about the post including the Job Description and Person Specification and to apply please visit https://careers.brunel.ac.uk

If you have any technical issues please contact us at: hrsystems@brunel.ac.uk

All Applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of any offer of appointment. 

Brunel University London has a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Our aim is to promote and achieve a fully inclusive workforce to reflect our community