Director, facilities design & utilities Work, Jobs in Swindon, Eng (with Salaries)

Director, Facilities Design & Utilities
Thermo Fisher Scientific —Swindon
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
3d
Head of Operations
Tomorrow's Guides —Hungerford
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- In-person
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Regional Programme Director - Asia
Barnabas Aid —Swindon
- £65,000 - £75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- In-person
- Leadership
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8d
Head of Property
Oak Furnitureland —Swindon
- £75,000 - £85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
10d
Head of Learning and Development
Prospect Hospice —Swindon
- £56,444 - £62,507 a year
- Full-time
- Hospice
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Annual leave
2d
Head of Ecommerce
Oak Furnitureland —Swindon
- £60,000 - £85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Merchandising
- Analysis skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Business Development Director
XTEND —Swindon
- Military
- English
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Director, Operations
Thermo Fisher Scientific —Swindon
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
11d
Innovation Director
OI Space —Harwell
- £55,000 a year
- Part-time
- Computer networking
- Organisational skills
- Contracts
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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20h
Head of Programme Operations - IS8 Life Sciences
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) —Swindon
- £58,589 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Project management
- No degree
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
2d
Head of DofE Operations
Ridgeline Adventures —Hungerford
- £36,000 - £42,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Up to 50% travel
- Administrative experience
- Project management
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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4d
Head of Design, Commercialisation and Innovation
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) —Swindon
- £58,589 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
2d
Head of Partnerships & Grants
iCOMAT —Swindon
- Remote
- Business development
Head of Wholesale - TopUsed
MAN Truck & Bus UK —Swindon
- Analysis skills
- Negotiation
3d
Commercial Director / Managing Director (Designate)
Acorn Ridge Natural Burial Park —Newbury
- From £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Supervising experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Free parking
Quick apply
10d
Head of Planning and Business Processes - TopUsed
MAN Truck & Bus UK —Swindon
- Analysis skills
3d
Executive Director of Science
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) —Swindon
- £94,931 - £117,800 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Analysis skills
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
3d
Director of Applied AI
iCOMAT —Swindon
- Machine learning
Head of DiSSCo UK
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) —Swindon
- £58,589 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
11d
Head of Business Development
AirTanker —Carterton
- £98,194 - £109,104 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
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Director, Facilities Design & Utilities

Thermo Fisher Scientific -
Swindon

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Job details

Full-time
3 days ago

Qualifications

Engineering
Bachelor's degree
HVAC
Water systems
Leadership
Financial acumen
FDA regulations

Full job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Job Title: Director, Facilities Design & Utilities
Reports To: Jaime Romo, Head of Global Engineering Services, Pharma Services Group

Position Summary

The Director, Facilities Design & Utilities is a senior engineering leader responsible for the strategic planning, design, and execution support of facility infrastructure across the Pharma Services Group. This role ensures that all facility systems—including architectural fit and finish, electrical distribution, water systems, and HVAC—are designed, implemented, and maintained to meet regulatory, operational, and business requirements. This individual is the Business Process Owner for Facilities Design & Utilities for PSG.

The incumbent will drive standardization, operational excellence, and innovation across global sites, enabling reliable, compliant, and scalable manufacturing environments that support current and future business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership
- Define and implement the global strategy for facility design and utility systems across Pharma Services.
- Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and EHS to align infrastructure capabilities with business growth and regulatory expectations.
- Serve as a technical authority and advisor to senior leadership on facility and utility-related investments and risks.
Facility Design & Execution
- Oversee end-to-end facility design, including architectural layout, fit and finish, and space optimization for GMP environments.
- Ensure designs meet applicable regulatory standards (FDA, EMA, ISO) and internal quality requirements.
- Lead capital project design reviews and provide governance to ensure consistency, cost-effectiveness, and scalability.
Utilities & Infrastructure Oversight
- Own engineering standards and performance for critical utility systems, including:
  - Electrical distribution and backup systems
  - Water systems (e.g., WFI, purified water, wastewater)
  - HVAC systems (including cleanroom environments and environmental controls)
- Establish global standards for reliability, redundancy, and energy efficiency.
Operational Excellence
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance, reduce downtime, and optimize lifecycle costs.
- Implement standardized design practices, specifications, and playbooks across sites.
- Leverage digital tools and data analytics to monitor and improve facility and utility performance.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure all facility and utility systems comply with cGMP, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Support inspections and audits, addressing facility-related observations and driving corrective actions.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to infrastructure reliability and capacity.
Stakeholder & Team Leadership
- Lead and develop a high-performing team of engineers and technical experts.
- Collaborate with global site leaders and project teams to ensure successful project delivery.
- Manage external partners, including engineering firms, contractors, and equipment vendors.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related field); advanced degree preferred.
12+ years of progressive experience in facility engineering, design, and utilities within regulated industries (pharmaceutical, biotech, or related).
Demonstrated leadership experience managing global or multi-site teams and large-scale capital projects.
Deep technical expertise in facility systems, including HVAC, electrical, and water systems in GMP environments.
Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, cGMP).
International Travel 25%

Preferred Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification.
Experience leading global standardization initiatives and engineering governance models.
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional alignment.
Experience leading a team of design engineers
Experience in FDA or similar regulatory audits.
Strong financial acumen, including capital planning and cost management.

Leadership Competencies

Sets strategic direction and translates vision into execution across multiple sites.
Drives innovation and continuous improvement at scale.
Builds and develops high-performing, diverse teams.
Influences across functions and geographies to achieve enterprise outcomes.
Demonstrates strong business acumen and accountability for results.
May lead a team of 1 to 5 engineers.

Impact

This role is critical to ensuring that Pharma Services facilities are designed and operated to the highest standards of quality, compliance, and efficiency—directly enabling Thermo Fisher Scientific’s mission to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

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director, facilities design & utilities jobs in swindon, eng

Director, Facilities Design & Utilities

Head of Operations

Regional Programme Director - Asia

Head of Property

Head of Learning and Development

Head of Ecommerce

Business Development Director

Director, Operations

Innovation Director

Head of Programme Operations - IS8 Life Sciences

Head of DofE Operations

Head of Design, Commercialisation and Innovation

Head of Partnerships & Grants

Head of Wholesale - TopUsed

Commercial Director / Managing Director (Designate)

Head of Planning and Business Processes - TopUsed

Executive Director of Science

Director of Applied AI

Head of DiSSCo UK

Head of Business Development

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