Mechanical SME - Grey Utilities SME

QCS Staffing; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

QCS Staffing is seeking a Mechanical SME specializing in Grey Utilities to join a major biopharma project in Manchester on a long-term contract. You will contribute to the DS manufacturing network, supporting the growth of biologics production and the delivery of life-changing medicines.

You will engage with key stakeholders, prepare technical requirements for all systems, and ensure specifications are issued to the design contractor on time.

Qualifications

• Experience with Electrical Power Systems, including HV/LV, generators and UPS.
• Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS), security systems (CCTV, intrusion), and voice/data networks.
• Extensive capital project experience, ideally in pharma/biotech, with design contractor coordination.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to ensure needs are reflected in the Concept Design (CD).
• Prepare Project Technical Requirements Specifications for all systems.
• Ensure all specifications are issued to the design contractor in a complete and timely manner.
• Define and agree design deliverables for CD, BD, and DD with required detail and review.

Skills

Electrical Power Systems

Building Services Systems

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Mechanical SME - Grey Utilities SME - UK, Manchester - Long Term Contract

How would you like the opportunity to work with in one of the largest biopharmaceutical projects in the country? If yes, then this is the assignment for you!

Our client is currently seeking the skills of a Mechanical SME - Grey Utilities SME to join their team. Our client develops and delivers life changing medicines to millions of people globally and as part of their growth. With their Drug Substance (DS) manufacturing network growing rapidly, they are committed to growing their portfolio of commercial biologics products supplied worldwide - and this is your opportunity to be involved!

What You'll Do

• Engage with key project stakeholders to ensure their needs are understood and accurately reflected in the Concept Design (CD).
• Prepare Project Technical Requirements Specifications for all systems, including performance requirements and applicable project or industry standards.
• Ensure all relevant specifications are issued to the design contractor in a complete and timely manner.
• Define and agree design deliverables with the design contractor for all project design stages (CD, BD, DD), including the required level of detail and review.

What you'll need

• Experience working with Electrical Power Systems, including site electrical connections, HV systems, LV main boards, generators, and UPS systems. In addition, candidates should have experience with Building Services Systems, such as Building Management Systems (BMS), security systems (including access control, CCTV, and intrusion detection), and voice/data communication systems.
• Extensive relevant capital project experience, with strong technical and execution exposure on major capital investments - ideally within the pharmaceutical or biotech sector.
• Strong track record collaborating with design contractors and equipment suppliers on large-scale, complex projects, ensuring alignment, quality, and timely delivery across multidisciplinary teams.