Project Engineer & Capital Expenditure (Capex) Lead

Novartis; Zaragoza; Presencial; EUR 44.000 - 81.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance plans

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Global recognition programs

Flexible and hybrid working options

14 weeks paid parental leave

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Spanish proficiency

Educación

Engineering degree

Herramientas

GMP knowledge

CAPEX management

Technical documentation standards

Descripción del empleo

Salary

€43,500.00 - €80,700.00

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: Spain: EUR 43,500 - 80,700

The salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.

Location

La Almunia de Doña Godina, Spain. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

This role is La Almunia de Doña Godina, Spain.

Position

The Project Engineer & Capex Lead is responsible for managing small to medium-sized engineering projects and organizational changes, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and in compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders across multiple functions, global engineering teams, and external vendors or contractors to successfully execute CAPEX initiatives and technical projects.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Rewards & Benefits

At Novartis, we're committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and a minimum of 14 weeks paid parental leave.

• Insurance plans
• Retirement plans
• Wellbeing resources
• Global recognition programs
• Flexible and hybrid working options, where possible
• Minimum of 14 weeks paid parental leave

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. Further details will be provided during the application process.

Additional Information

Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf

Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.

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