Interim CAPEX Project Delivery Manager - £850pd

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking an Interim CAPEX Project Delivery Manager to oversee the execution of significant Capital projects within a global pharmaceuticals organization. The role involves strong leadership and stakeholder management, requiring 7-10 years of engineering project delivery experience in regulated environments. The successful candidate will define strategies and ensure successful project execution, driving innovation and operational excellence. This position offers a competitive rate of £850 per day with a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years' experience in Engineering project delivery in complex, regulated environments.
• Expertise in risk management and assurance processes.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at a senior level.

Responsibilities

• Manage execution of Capital projects with significant spend.
• Steer complex portfolios and drive stakeholder alignment.
• Define delivery strategy and ensure measurable business benefits.

Skills

Leadership and stakeholder management

Risk management

Financial reporting

Contractor oversight

Skilled communicator

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]