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About UsWe are a next-generation humanoid robotics company headquartered in London, with R&D hubs in Boston and Vancouver. Our mission is to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective humanoid robots to mass adoption. To support this mission, we are developing world-class spaces that enable our teams to do what they do best - design, build, learn, and iterate at rapid speed.We’re hiring a Head of Spaces to lead our global facility strategy, with a focus on delivering technically complex R&D environments across existing and new sites. This is a role for someone who can drive projects from requirements definition through construction, commissioning, and long-term operational excellence.About the RoleAs Head of Spaces, you will be responsible for ensuring our teams operate in environments that are not only functional and safe—but scalable, adaptable, and built for the pace of high-growth product development. From brownfield build-outs to continuous upgrades, you will translate company-wide requirements into fit-for-purpose, high-performance facilities.In this role you will own the planning, delivery, and management of all physical environments that enable engineering and company operations—from collaborative workspaces and lab floors to test zones and logistics areas. You will lead brownfield and retrofit programmes across our sites, ensuring they meet the exacting needs of modern robotics engineeringThis is a highly cross-functional, technically grounded leadership role. You’ll partner with hardware, software, and operations teams to turn functional requirements into physical reality—ensuring that space never becomes a blocker to speed, safety, or innovation.This role also includes accountability for general office management, including oversight of our workplace operations team and front-of-house function. You’ll ensure the daily experience in each site reflects our culture and values—providing a seamless, well-run environment for employees, visitors, and partners.What You’ll Do:Facility Strategy & PlanningDefine and lead the physical environment strategy across lab, workspace, test, integration, prototype manufacturing, and office areasTranslate functional and technical requirements from all parts of the business into clear, scalable space plansLead site assessments, feasibility studies, and future planning across global locationsDevelop and maintain design standards for our labs and shared workspacesProgramme Delivery (Brownfield & Fit-Out)Own the full lifecycle of facility programmes: scoping, budgeting, planning, contractor management, delivery, and commissioningOversee brownfield upgrades to enable evolving R&D, prototype manufacturing, and testing needsManage external architects, engineers, contractors, and consultantsCoordinate delivery timelines with product, hiring, and operational roadmapsPrototype Manufacturing & Lab ReadinessEnsure infrastructure supports mechatronics-heavy workflows including actuator assembly, sub-system integration, electronics rework, and test rig operationDefine layouts and utility requirements (power, ESD, ventilation, compressed air, equipment mounting, etc.) for in-house prototyping and low-volume buildsEstablish protocols for safe operation, material flow, and flexible reconfiguration of physical spacesOffice Operations & Workplace ExperienceLead general office and workplace management across all global sitesOversee a dedicated office and reception team, ensuring smooth daily operations, visitor experience, and front-of-house serviceMaintain a welcoming, professional, and functional workplace aligned with our culture and operational rhythmPartner with People and IT to ensure workspaces support hybrid collaboration, new joiner onboarding, and employee well-beingFacility Operations & Lifecycle ManagementSet up and oversee systems for space allocation, access control, maintenance, and infrastructure monitoringLead improvements in facility uptime, utilisation, safety, and team experienceManage shared infrastructure including lab services, AV, security, physical IT, and environment monitoringMaintain compliance with local codes, safety regulations, and relevant R&D standardsCross-Functional CollaborationPartner with stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing, people, logistics, IT, and workplace operationsWork with executive leadership to develop long-term facilities strategy, capital planning, and space forecastingRepresent facilities in company-wide planning processes, including headcount growth and program milestonesDrive alignment between physical infrastructure and company objectivesWe’re Looking For:10+ years of experience in facilities, technical operations, or capital project delivery in R&D or advanced manufacturing environmentsProven track record managing brownfield retrofits and complex fit-out programmesStrong technical understanding of infrastructure requirements for labs, prototype manufacturing, and mixed-use technical spacesExperience overseeing general office operations, reception, and workplace experience functionsFluency across building systems (power, HVAC, ventilation, ESD, security, etc.) and health 'safety best practicesHighly organised, delivery-focused, and skilled in leading cross-functional capital programmes from start to finishBonus Points:Experience in robotics, aerospace, automation, or electromechanical product developmentFamiliarity with ISO/cleanroom environments, build/test zones, or controlled lab standardsTrack record building or scaling physical infrastructure in high-growth organisationsExperience with real estate strategy, landlord/tenant negotiations, or hybrid campus models