Infrastructure and Building Engineer

CHE - 8262 Baxalta Manufacturing Sarl; Neuenburg; On-site; CHF 91,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, seeks an Infrastructure & Building Engineer to lead construction, renovation, and fit-out of site buildings from design to handover, ensuring GMP, EHS, cost, schedule, and technical performance.

You will coordinate with Production, Quality, EHS, Maintenance and end users, supervise contractors, review budgets and schedules, and drive the Facility Master Plan while maintaining AEAI safety standards and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or Master’s degree in construction, civil engineering, industrial engineering, or equivalent.
• Five+ years of experience in construction project management.
• Experience in site coordination and supplier management.
• Knowledge of GMP environments and qualification/validation requirements.
• Strong knowledge of EHS regulations for construction sites.
• Advanced knowledge of fire safety; AEAI Specialist certification.
• Experience in planning, budget monitoring, and risk management.
• Proficiency in project management and scheduling tools.
• Good level of professional English.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction, renovation, and fit-out projects for site buildings: Define technical requirements with stakeholders from Production, Quality, EHS, Maintenance, and end users.
• Contribute to the preparation of specifications, budget estimates, schedules, and execution strategies.
• Participate in design studies, tender processes, and supplier consultations.
• Supervise general contractors, engineering firms, architects, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate work on site and monitor daily progress.
• Lead Facility Master Plan on site. Ensure that work complies with approved plans, applicable standards, and GMP requirements.
• Manage risks related to simultaneous activities, work in an industrial environment, and business continuity.
• Monitor costs, schedules, execution quality, and scope changes.
• Organize site meetings and provide project reporting.
• Manage non-conformities, punch-list items, changes, and corrective actions.
• Compile and review project closeout documentation, including as-built drawings, technical files, certificates, and reports.
• Prepare for and participate in audits, inspections, and regulatory checks.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of construction, safety, and maintenance standards for the site’s infrastructure and buildings.
• Ensure compliance of the site’s safety systems with AEAI requirements.

Skills

Project management

Site coordination

GMP knowledge

EHS regulations

Fire safety AEAI

Budget monitoring

Scheduling tools

English proficiency

Education

Engineering degree

Master’s degree in construction / civil / industrial engineering or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Infrastructure & Building Engineer

Main Mission

Lead the construction, renovation, improvement, and fit-out activities for the buildings at Takeda’s Neuchâtel pharmaceutical site, from the design phase through project handover, while ensuring compliance with GMP, EHS, cost, schedule, and technical performance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead construction, renovation, and fit-out projects for the site’s buildings: Define technical requirements with stakeholders from Production, Quality, EHS, Maintenance, and end users.


• Contribute to the preparation of specifications, budget estimates, schedules, and execution strategies.


• Participate in design studies, tender processes, and supplier consultations.


• Supervise general contractors, engineering firms, architects, and subcontractors.


• Coordinate work on site and monitor daily progress.


• Lead Facility Master Plan on site. Ensure that work complies with approved plans, applicable standards, and GMP requirements.


• Manage risks related to simultaneous activities, work in an industrial environment, and business continuity.


• Monitor costs, schedules, execution quality, and scope changes.


• Organize site meetings and provide project reporting.


• Manage non-conformities, punch-list items, changes, and corrective actions.


• Compile and review project closeout documentation, including as-built drawings, technical files, certificates, and reports.


• Prepare for and participate in audits, inspections, and regulatory checks.


• Contribute to the continuous improvement of construction, safety, and maintenance standards for the site’s infrastructure and buildings.


• Ensure compliance of the site’s safety systems with AEAI requirements.

Technical Scope

• Production areas, laboratories, warehouses, and logistics areas.


• Cleanrooms and controlled-atmosphere areas.


• Partitions, ceilings, doors, technical flooring, and pharmaceutical finishes.


• Roofs, building envelopes, and structures.


• Technical building services and integrated systems.


• External works, roads, and site infrastructure.


• Fire protection systems and accessibility features.

Required Profile

• Degree in engineering or a Master’s degree in construction, civil engineering, industrial engineering, or an equivalent field.


• Five or more years of experience in construction project management, ideally within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, or food industries.


• Proven experience in site coordination and supplier management.


• Knowledge of GMP environments and qualification/validation requirements.


• Strong knowledge of EHS regulations applicable to construction sites.


• Advanced knowledge of fire safety, with AEAI Specialist certification.


• Experience in planning, budget monitoring, and risk management.


• Proficiency in project management and scheduling tools.


• Good level of professional English.

Locations

CHE - Neuchatel

Base Salary Range

CHF90,600.00 - CHF124,520.00

Employment Type

Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time

Takeda is an industry-leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the center of everything we do. We live our values of Takeda-ism – Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance – and are united by our mission to strive towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine. Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. At Takeda, you will make an impact on people’s lives – including your own.

Takeda is an equal opportunity employer.

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