Estates team
The British Antarctic Survey Estates Team, based in Cambridge, has responsibility for the buildings and facilities management of our Cambridge site as well as out stations in Antarctica.
Our ambition
Is to support delivery of world-class science in some of the most inhospitable places on earth. Our role is to ensure that BAS is able to conduct safety-critical operations at the limits of human and equipment performance.
Team priorities
- Delivery of a safe, responsive and reliable service 24/7/365 in dispersed, isolated and exposed locations
- Driving continuous improvement in our services to ensure that all aspects of our facilities in Cambridge and the Antarctic are fit for purpose, now and into the future
- Work closely with colleagues in the BAS Project Office, technical advisors, construction partners and key stakeholders to deliver the Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Programme
- Delivering safe, environmentally sound and sustainable infrastructure
Technology, innovation and training
- Optimise the use of digital tools to manage our work, including Project Portfolio Management (PPM) Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Building Information Management (BIM) systems
Stakeholder engagement
- Establish and maintain positive and mutually beneficial relationships with construction partners and technical advisors
- Support science and operational colleagues
- Work in partnership with NERC Estates team

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18 May, 2015
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NEWS STORY: Design opportunity
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Blog: A female engineer’s life at BAS
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On National Women in Engineering Day, BAS energy engineer Parthena Exizidou explains what her job entails and why she loves engineering.
The redevelopment of Rothera Research Station
1 January, 2007 by Dave Ingham
The British Antarctic Survey(BAS) is implementing a phased approach to completely redevelop Rothera Research Station, with the first phase currently work in progress. BAS operates five major research stations and…