Pharma Facilities Manager — Modern, Data-Driven Site Ops

Pharmaron; Rushden; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vibrant and dynamic employment

Opportunities to develop skills

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Pharmaron is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead the Rushden site’s Engineering and Facilities services, ensuring safe, reliable operations and continuous improvement. You will drive asset lifecycle plans, project delivery and adherence to GxP and EHS standards, shaping a modern, data-led site.

Ideal candidates will have experience leading facilities in regulated settings, a relevant engineering/Facilities degree, NEBOSH or equivalent safety qualification, and strong contract and budgeting

Qualifications

• Experience leading Engineering or Facilities operations in regulated environments.
• Degree or higher in Engineering, Facilities Management or related field.
• Strong knowledge of UK EHS, GMP/GLP, GxP and compliant environments.
• NEBOSH certificate or equivalent safety qualification.
• Experience managing utilities, HVAC, electrical infra and life safety systems.

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 lifecycle plans.
• Ensure all facilities operations, installations, maintenance activities and contractor works comply with relevant legislation, EHS requirements, Pharmaron standards, permits and authorisations.
• Lead the effective use of the CMMS, ensuring planned maintenance, reactive work, asset records and inspection readiness.
• Use facilities data, KPIs and trend information to improve reliability and decision making.
• Manage site utilities and critical services to ensure reliable operations.

Skills

Facilities leadership

EHS compliance

Budget management

Data-driven decision making

Education

Engineering/Facilities degree

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Pharmaron is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead the Rushden site’s Engineering and Facilities services, ensuring safe, reliable operations and continuous improvement. You will drive asset lifecycle plans, project delivery and adherence to GxP and EHS standards, shaping a modern, data-led site.

Ideal candidates will have experience leading facilities in regulated settings, a relevant engineering/Facilities degree, NEBOSH or equivalent safety qualification, and strong contract and budgeting