Interim CAPEX Project Delivery Manager - £850pd

1st Executive Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm seeks an Interim CAPEX Project Delivery Manager to oversee capital projects with a spend of £100 million. This role involves managing delivery partnerships within a renowned life sciences organization. The successful candidate will drive stakeholder alignment and ensure projects are executed from concept to completion. A strong leadership background and experience in engineering project delivery, particularly in pharmaceuticals, is essential. The position is urgent, requiring applications as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years' experience in engineering project delivery in complex, regulated environments.
• Experience ideally in pharmaceuticals.
• Ability to manage and influence stakeholders at a senior level.

Responsibilities

• Manage an external delivery partner's execution of capital projects.
• Oversee a diverse portfolio of projects for infrastructure and refurbishment.
• Define delivery strategy and direct cross-functional teams.

Skills

Strong leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Financial reporting

Contractor oversight

Communication

Job description

Interim CAPEX Project Delivery Manager – £850pd

Role: Interim CAPEX Project Delivery Manager

Rate: £850 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

Location: Hybrid and Hertfordshire (4 days per week on site)

Duration: 9 months

Client: Global Pharmaceuticals organisation

An Interim Project Delivery Manager to manage an external Delivery partner's execution of Capital projects with £100ms spend, within a world‑leading life sciences organisation. This role is at the forefront of strategic change, directly supporting innovation, manufacturing excellence, and operational safety. You will steer complex portfolios, drive stakeholder alignment, and ensure seamless execution from concept to completion. As Project Delivery Manager, you will oversee a diverse portfolio of projects for infrastructure, refurbishment and modernisation of science laboratories. You'll be the key force in defining delivery strategy, directing cross‑functional teams, and ensuring every project drives measurable business benefits.

Requirements:

• Strong leadership and stakeholder‑management ability
• 7-10 years' experience in Engineering project delivery within complex, regulated environments (ideally Pharmaceuticals).
• Expertise in risk management, financial reporting, contractor oversight, and assurance processes.
• Skilled communicator, with the ability to manage and influence challenging stakeholders to a senior level.

This is an urgent requirement - if interested, please apply asap and any questions, email [e-mail]