THE POSITION
We are looking for a CAPEX Manager to lead and coordinate capital investment projects at our UK site. This role is responsible for managing the full CAPEX portfolio while delivering individual engineering projects in a highly regulated pharmaceutical/bioprocessing environment.
The CAPEX Manager ensures that all projects are effectively governed, fully compliant with GMP, HSE, GxP and other statutory requirements, and delivered on time and within budget. The role acts as a key interface between Engineering, Production, Quality, Procurement, Finance and external partners, ensuring investment activities support the site’s long‑term strategy.
This is a fixed-term contract until 31st December 2027.
TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Portfolio & Project Management
- Lead the management of the full CAPEX portfolio, ensuring the master plan is always up to date (costs, schedules, priorities).
- Maintain full oversight of all CAPEX projects and small works, ensuring alignment with Procurement, Finance, Legal and other enabling functions.
- Ensure strict adherence to corporate standards, governance models and CAPEX project guidance.
- Establish and maintain robust controls, best‑practice tools, templates and methods for project delivery and portfolio governance.
- Communicate portfolio changes and updates to Senior Leadership Team and key stakeholders to support investment decisions.
Project Execution & Delivery
- Act as Project Manager for assigned projects from inception through completion.
- Coordinate the activities of project team members, consultants, contractors and vendors.
- Ensure strong financial control of all capital projects, including accurate forecasting, reporting and budget adherence.
- Maintain compliant technical records, including qualification, validation and engineering documentation.
- Ensure site engineering systems and technical administrative files remain accurate and up to date.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Serve as the main link between Engineering, Production, Quality, Procurement, Finance, Legal and contractors.
- Ensure excellent communication and alignment across all project interfaces.
- Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Compliance, Regulatory & EHS
- Ensure that all project activities fully comply with GMP, GxP, HSE, SAPO and UK statutory regulations.
- Conduct risk assessments and support safe execution of engineering works.
- Implement best practices to ensure projects enhance long‑term compliance and site performance.
Technical Problem Solving
- Address engineering challenges using sound technical judgement.
Support resolution of complex issues linked to utilities, cleanroom environments, biological containment and process systems.
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REQUIREMENTS
Education
- Degree in an engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical or Process Engineering).
- IOSH or NEBOSH certification.
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience delivering CAPEX projects in highly regulated environments (ideally pharma/bioprocessing).
- Solid technical understanding of utilities, cleanroom/containment systems and key engineering infrastructures (e.g. HVAC, steam/clean steam, water systems, drainage).
- Strong financial and cost‑control skills, including forecasting and budget management.
- Ability to manage complex engineering documentation and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Experience with vendor management and corporate contract frameworks.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
Competencies
- Strong leadership and team coordination abilities.
- Effective planner able to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Highly autonomous, proactive and results driven.
- Flexible, adaptable and eager to learn.
- Strong problem‑solving and collaboration skills.
Confident communicator across all organizational levels.
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WHY THIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK
Boehringer Ingelheim has been recognised as a Top Employer in the UK , demonstrating our commitment to building an exceptional workplace through strong people practices and supportive HR policies.
To learn more about why BI is a great place to work, visit:
https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.co.uk/careers/uk-careers/why-great-place-work
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required for the successful candidate. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory DBS certificate.
