Facilities Manager: Lead a Data-Driven Life Sciences Site

Pharmaron; Rushden; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmaron in Rushden is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead Engineering and Facilities services, ensuring safe, compliant operations and reliable site performance. You will drive asset lifecycle, capital projects and energy optimisation at the Rushden site, shaping a modern, data‑led facility.

Join a growing global life sciences CRO; bring strong EHS knowledge, GxP experience and a track record in regulated environments to enable ongoing site growth and continuity of operations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Engineering or Facilities in regulated manufacturing or pharma.
• HNC/HND or degree in Engineering, Facilities Management or related field.
• Strong knowledge of UK EHS, statutory compliance and contractor management.
• NEBOSH certificate or equivalent safety qualification.
• Project delivery experience in facilities
• Knowledge of GxP, GMP, CSV or validated systems environments.
• Experience managing utilities, HVAC, life safety systems and site services.
• Experience managing budgets, operating costs and supplier spend.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Rushden Facilities function to deliver safe, compliant, reliable and customer‑focused Engineering and Facilities services that support site operations and future business growth.
• Drive the transformation of the Rushden site into a modern, resilient and efficient facility through structured improvement plans, standardised ways of working and effective delivery of infrastructure projects.
• Own and develop the site asset management strategy, ensuring critical plant, utilities, building fabric and infrastructure are maintained through appropriate lifecycle plans, risk assessments, condition reviews and replacement strategies.
• Ensure all facilities operations, installations, maintenance activities and contractor works comply with relevant legislation, GxP expectations, EHS requirements, Pharmaron standards, permits, licenses and authorisations.
• Lead the effective use of the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), ensuring planned maintenance, reactive work, asset records, service reports, compliance evidence and follow‑up actions are accurate, current and inspection ready.
• Use facilities data, KPIs and trend information to improve reliability, reduce repeat failures, identify asset risks, improve response times and support evidence‑based decision making.
• Manage site utilities and critical services to ensure reliable

Skills

Facilities management

Engineering operations

Regulated environment

GxP knowledge

Project management

Budget management

Education

HNC/HND or degree

Engineering degree

NEBOSH certificate

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Pharmaron in Rushden is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead Engineering and Facilities services, ensuring safe, compliant operations and reliable site performance. You will drive asset lifecycle, capital projects and energy optimisation at the Rushden site, shaping a modern, data‑led facility.

Join a growing global life sciences CRO; bring strong EHS knowledge, GxP experience and a track record in regulated environments to enable ongoing site growth and continuity of operations.