Capital Projects Manager – Construction (GMP/Regulated)

FLBK FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies UK Limited; Billingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FLBK FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies UK Limited in Billingham, UK seeks an experienced Capital Projects Manager to own end-to-end capital projects, ensuring safety, quality, schedule and cost are met. You will lead governance, stakeholder engagement, risk, procurement, validation and commissioning through full lifecycle.

The role requires a degree in engineering or related field and a proven track record in regulated environments, with strong cost control, scheduling and stakeholder management

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven track record delivering capital projects in regulated environments (biotech, pharma, chemicals, FMCG).
• Strong cost control, forecasting and schedule management across full lifecycle.
• Excellent stakeholder management and ability to chair multi-disciplinary meetings.
• Robust understanding of CDM Regulations and duty holder responsibilities.
• Experience with validation and commissioning in GMP or similarly regulated settings.
• Procurement, tendering, vendor evaluation, and contract administration (NEC/JCT exposure desirable).

Responsibilities

• Own delivery of capital projects to baseline scope, schedule, budget and quality KPIs.
• Forecast and report project costs; contribute to monthly cost reports and Tier updates.
• Lead project progress meetings with clients, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Manage the project risk register and mitigation plans; escalate major risks.
• Oversee tender strategy and execution (for projects >£10k); evaluate bids and select vendors.
• Ensure compliance with site procedures, quality standards and project processes.
• Lead validation and commissioning planning and execution with appropriate resources.
• Manage project communications across site operations and third parties.
• Drive closure of actions from HAZOP, HAZID, Safety Reviews and TQs without delaying schedule.

Skills

Project leadership

Cost control

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Validation & commissioning

Procurement & tendering

CPM scheduling

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Contract administration (NEC/JCT)

Job description

FLBK FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies UK Limited in Billingham, UK seeks an experienced Capital Projects Manager to own end-to-end capital projects, ensuring safety, quality, schedule and cost are met. You will lead governance, stakeholder engagement, risk, procurement, validation and commissioning through full lifecycle.

The role requires a degree in engineering or related field and a proven track record in regulated environments, with strong cost control, scheduling and stakeholder management