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Career at WUR About Us Plenty of variety and challenges Pleasant working atmosphere Time for personal development Proper work-life balance Internationally leading Your job Do you enjoy ensuring that buildings for education and research remain safe, reliable and technically in top condition, with sustainable and reliable installations? As a Technical Building Manager, you are given the responsibility and the space to make that happen. A challenging role where no two days are the same, with plenty of opportunities to further develop yourself. You manage one or more education and research buildings on and around the campus in Wageningen. You keep an eye on what is technically needed, organize maintenance and tackle malfunctions. You also supervise small-scale adjustments and projects. In this way, you ensure that students, researchers and staff can count on a well-functioning working environment. You will work together with the internal technical department, maintenance parties and specialists in Construction & Housing Management. On location, you coordinate with the location manager and lab administrators. Your Job As a Technical Building Manager, you will work on-site for one or more research and educational buildings on and around the Wageningen campus. You are the key point of contact for day-to-day technical building management and are responsible for user maintenance and small-scale projects. In this role, you will work closely with the internal technical services team, maintenance contractors, and specialists from Building & Facility Management (BHM). On-site, you coordinate with the location manager and laboratory managers. Your Duties And Responsibilities Include organising and coordinating daily maintenance and minor modifications; managing maintenance contractors and the internal technical services team; analysing and resolving faults and malfunctions in building installations; monitoring inspections and ensuring proper follow-up of technical issues; managing and updating the Multi-Year Maintenance Plan (MJOP); advising on structural building maintenance and coordinating with project managers on larger projects. Your team You will be part of the Building & Facility Management team (approximately 20 colleagues), which is part of the Facilities Services Department of Wageningen University & Research. We manage and develop a unique and sustainable real estate portfolio with many technical challenges. Think of complex laboratory installations, energy storage systems, heat pumps, and advanced building automation and control systems. We are working towards major ambitions, such as achieving a fully gas-free campus within the next two years. We are the most sustainable university in the world. The atmosphere within the team is informal and collegial. You will work alongside specialists from various disciplines, including electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, instrumentation and control engineering, and civil engineering. We regularly organise social activities and team gatherings. On campus, you will work in modern buildings with pleasant workspaces, excellent coffee, and green work cafés where you can meet, collaborate, or relax. Your qualities you have an MBO or HBO degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering; you are proficient in Dutch, both spoken and written. English on level B1; you have experience in technical building management, work preparation, or installation projects; you are skilled at planning, organising, and maintaining an overview; you communicate easily with a variety of stakeholders, from building users to contractors; you work independently, take initiative, and focus on solutions; you are enthusiastic, flexible, and enjoy variety in your work. We offer When It Comes To Employment Conditions, Wageningen University & Research Offers An Excellent Package. Highlights From Our Collective Labour Agreement (CAO) Include working hours that can be arranged in consultation, allowing for an optimal work-life balance; sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave; a strong focus on vitality and well-being, with access to on-campus sports facilities at an attractive rate; a structural year-end bonus of 8.3%; an excellent pension scheme through ABP. Naturally, these excellent secondary employment benefits are accompanied by an appropriate salary. Depending on your experience, we offer a market-based salary ranging from a minimum of € 3,640, - to a maximum of € 5,132, - gross per month based on a full-time working week of 36 hours, in accordance with the Wageningen Research Collective Labour Agreement (Scale 9). Regarding the contract, we initially offer a one-year appointment with the intention of converting it into a permanent contract. Naturally, we are happy to discuss this with you should you have any questions. If you are an internal employee, your current contract is the starting point. Ask your HR Business Partner about your situation specifically. We encourage development and internal mobility within our organisation. Our recruitment and selection policy sets out the conditions that apply specifically to you as a (former) employee. If you have any questions, we are happy to help. Coming from abroad Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees. Because we expect you to work and live in the Netherlands our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family. If you come with a partner, we offer a Dual Career group program organized by our Welcome Center . This program helps your partner to get familiar with the Dutch culture, labour market and assists your partner to find a job. Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research's International Community page contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, our Welcome Center can assist you with any additional advice and information about for example housing, opening a bank account or schooling. Finally, certain categories of international staff may be eligible for a tax exemption on a part of their salary during the first five years in the Netherlands. Important information For more information about the position, please contact Hans Langbroek, Interim Coordinator Technical Building Managers, via email: [email protected], or by telephone: +31 6 38 60 58 08. Questions about the recruitment process? Please contact Edvard Jongschaap, Sr Corporate Recruiter, by mail: [email protected] or by phone: 0317 – 489 178 Ready to apply? Click on the application button next to the vacancy on our website. Only applications submitted through our website will be considered. You can apply up to and including 9 November 2026. Internal candidates are preferred to apply before 16 October 2026. Applications are reviewed regularly. Therefore, the position may be filled before the stated closing date. Welcome, safe, and valued Wageningen University & Research (WUR) highly values diversity and inclusion because we believe that different insights lead to innovative solutions. We create a work environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and appreciated, regardless of background, identity, or experience. Together, we are building a culture where everyone's unique contribution adds to the success of our organization. We are The mission of Wageningen University & Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment. With its roughly 30 branches, 7,600 employees (6,700 fte) and 13,100 students and over 150,000 participants to WUR’s Life Long Learning, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. The unique Wageningen approach lies in its integrated approach to issues and the collaboration between different disciplines. Read the 5 reasons why your future colleagues enjoy working at WUR and watch the video below to get an idea of our green campus! We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated. Locations Wageningen Professional field Staff & Support Educational level Vocational level, Bachelors degree Apply before 10-11-2026 Salary range €3640 - €5132 Hours 32 - 36

Core Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day technical operation of one or more education and research buildings, coordinating maintenance, minor modifications, contractors, and internal technical services. Diagnose installation faults, oversee inspections and follow-up, maintain the multi-year maintenance plan, and advise on structural maintenance while coordinating larger projects.

Requirements

Applicants must have an MBO or HBO qualification in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, experience in technical building management, work preparation, or installation projects, and proficiency in spoken and written Dutch. English at B1 level is required, along with strong planning, communication, organizational, independent-working, and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Flexible Working Hours
• Sabbatical Leave
• Study Leave
• Partially Paid Parental Leave
• On-Campus Sports Facilities
• Year-End Bonus
• Pension Scheme
• Professional Development
• Work-Life Balance