Capex-Driven Project Engineer (Pharma)

Novartis; Zaragoza; On-site; EUR 44,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Global recognition programs

Flexible and hybrid working options

14 weeks paid parental leave

Job summary

Novartis is seeking a Project Engineer & Capex Lead in Spain to drive small to medium engineering projects and site changes, ensuring GMP compliance and timely delivery. You will coordinate with global teams, local stakeholders, and external vendors to align scope, budgets, and schedules.

The role requires an engineering degree, 3-4 years in field/project engineering or CAPEX, and strong English/Spanish communication.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 3-4 years of experience in Field / Project engineering, Capex management, or a similar role within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other highly regulated industry.
• Proven Project Management capabilities, including planning, execution, stakeholder coordination, risk management, and timeline control.
• Solid knowledge of GMP requirements, change control processes, commissioning, qualification, and technical documentation standards.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, global stakeholders, vendors, contractors, and external service providers.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Fluency in Spanish and English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate small to medium engineering projects and site changes, ensuring alignment with business priorities, project timelines, GMP requirements, and stakeholder expectations.
• Prepare, review, and approve project documentation, including drawings, schedules, layouts, diagrams, calculations, datasheets, and technical specifications.
• Own and support the local CAPEX process, including project definition, planning, reporting, tracking, and advancement through the required approval stages.
• Serve as the local engineering reference for global technical projects and support the implementation of global engineering initiatives at site level.
• Align project strategies, scope, milestones, and execution plans with local and global stakeholders to ensure effective decision-making and smooth implementation.
• Develop and manage vendor and contractor strategies, including contractual frameworks, technical evaluations, coordination, and performance follow-up.
• Drive continuous improvement in the design of equipment, utilities, and facilities to ensure high standards of reliability, quality, compliance, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Support asset lifecycle management by contributing to asset strategy, FMEA, risk assessments, commissioning, qualification activities, change controls, ECARs, pCARs, and the maintenance of relevant SOPs, work procedures, and project management processes.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Spanish proficiency

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

GMP knowledge

CAPEX management

Technical documentation standards

Job description

Novartis is seeking a Project Engineer & Capex Lead in Spain to drive small to medium engineering projects and site changes, ensuring GMP compliance and timely delivery. You will coordinate with global teams, local stakeholders, and external vendors to align scope, budgets, and schedules.

The role requires an engineering degree, 3-4 years in field/project engineering or CAPEX, and strong English/Spanish communication.