Head of Facilities & Engineering - UK & Europe

GlaxoSmithKline; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in the UK is seeking a Head of Facilities & Engineering to oversee strategic leadership for facility operations in Stevenage. The candidate will manage engineering and safety operations across Europe, focusing on compliance and infrastructure service delivery. Responsibilities include prioritizing capital projects and enhancing organizational capability. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in operations leadership with a relevant degree. This position reports to senior management and requires effective stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Operations or Engineering leadership role in a regulated environment.
• Experience leading direct reports and large matrix teams.
• Experience delivering and managing large Capital Projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide a single point of accountability for engineering services.
• Manage local delivery of all facilities and services.
• Build regional organizational capability for project execution.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering discipline

Job description

A leading biopharmaceutical company in the UK is seeking a Head of Facilities & Engineering to oversee strategic leadership for facility operations in Stevenage. The candidate will manage engineering and safety operations across Europe, focusing on compliance and infrastructure service delivery. Responsibilities include prioritizing capital projects and enhancing organizational capability. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in operations leadership with a relevant degree. This position reports to senior management and requires effective stakeholder collaboration.