Project Manager

ATS Recruitment; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Project Manager (Pharmaceutical)

Salary: Negotiable + Car Allowance

Type: Permanent

Location: Durham

Client

A background in delivering large scale, complex developments to smaller improvement works or procurement strategies, they're known for developing tailor-made plans that deliver projects to brief, on time and budget.

Role

Seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of a small-scale EPCM pharma project based at our Client's facility in County Durham, NE, UK.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing the full project lifecycle from basic design to commissioning & turn-over, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

This role requires strong management skills, technical expertise, and the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver successful projects within a regulated environment.

Key Deliverables

1. Project Planning and Initiation: Develop project plans, including scope definition, resource allocation, timelines, and budget estimations.
2. Project Execution and Control: Coordinate project execution, monitoring progress against established plans, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and industry standards.
3. Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact for all project-related communications, both internally and externally.
4. Quality Assurance and Compliance: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, GMP, and other relevant standards within the pharmaceutical industry.
5. Team Supervision and Development: Provide strong guidance to project teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project/construction Management, or related field.
2. Chartered Engineer (CEng) or other project Management accreditation.
3. Significant project management experience, focusing on EPCM projects within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
4. Experience of successfully coordinating small to medium-sized projects from initiation to completion, adhering to schedule, budget, and quality management.
5. Knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques, including project scheduling, risk management, and change control.
6. Familiarity with regulatory requirements and quality standards applicable to the pharmaceutical industry.

About You

1. Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
2. Strong management capabilities, including the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives in a matrixed environment.
3. Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound choices under pressure while balancing priorities.

Benefits

Whatever your discipline, you'll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and inclusive spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry.

What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:

1. Company car or cash allowance
2. Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
3. Life assurance scheme
4. 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
5. Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
6. Flexible/ hybrid working
7. Family friendly policies
8. Employee assistance
9. Professional development