Programme Manager (Engineering - Capital Projects)

1054 GlaxoSmithKline Services Unlimited; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline plc is seeking an experienced Capital Projects Programme Manager at the Barnard Castle site. You will oversee complex capital investments, manage a multi-disciplinary team, and ensure delivery within scope, quality, cost and schedule while aligning with operations, quality, EHS and site leadership.

You will lead through all lifecycle stages from concept through FEED, business case, detailed design, construction, commissioning and handover, ensuring compliance with governance and

Qualifications

• Relevant degree-qualification and/or strong relevant experience in engineering/project delivery.
• Experience delivering capital projects in highly regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Capital Portfolio (typically £8–14M annual capital spend) aligned to site priorities.
• Lead multifunctional project teams including employees, contractors and partners.
• Provide leadership across all phases from concept to handover.
• Ensure projects comply with PMF, Project Controls, Finance Manual and governance.
• Drive programme performance through scope, cost, schedule, risks and change control.
• Build relationships with operations, quality, finance and EHS stakeholders.

Skills

Construction Management

Data Integrity

Design Management

Digital Fluency

GxP Regulations

Lean Management

Manufacturing Technologies

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Problem Solving

Project Schedule

Risk Awareness

Scope Management

Education

Relevant degree-qualification (Engineering / Project Management / Construction Management or related technical discipline)

Job description

The Capital Projects’ Programme Manager sits within the Barnard Castle site’s Engineering Projects team. The position provides experienced, visible programme management for the delivery of complex capital programmes and projects within a highly-regulated manufacturing environment. The role liaises with and manages a wide variety of cross-functional teams to safely, compliantly and effectively deliver capital investments that supports business strategy, operational performance and future growth. The role holder manages a portfolio of projects from concept through to handover, ensuring delivery to agreed scope, quality, cost and schedule whilst maintaining alignment with operations, engineering, quality, EHS, finance and site senior management.

Scope of Role

• Budget accountability: Capital expenditure of approximately £8m-£14m per annum

Key Accountabilities

• Manage the Capital Portfolio (typically £8–14M annual capital spend) aligned to Value Stream and Site strategic priorities, ensuring safe, compliant and effective project delivery.
• Manage and develop multifunctional project teams comprising GSK employees, contractors, engineering partners and specialist suppliers to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Provide visible leadership across all phases of the project lifecycle including concept development, FEED, business case development, detailed design, construction, commissioning and operational handover.
• Ensure all projects comply with the Project Management Framework (PMF), Project Controls requirements, GSK Finance Manual, Engineering Standards and governance expectations.
• Drive programme performance through effective management of scope, cost, schedule, resources, risks, opportunities and change control.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with operations, maintenance, quality, technical, supply chain, finance and EHS stakeholders, acting as a trusted partner and strategic advisor.
• Manage development and review of project charters, business cases, Project Investment Proposals (PIPs) and governance submissions to ensure robust justification and successful investment approval.
• Ensure effective utilisation of Capital Delivery Partners, EPCM contractors, project controls providers and specialist engineering suppliers.
• Coordinate project activities across the value stream to balance resources, shutdowns, operational priorities and project interfaces.
• Manage, coach and direct to project teams whilst fostering a culture of safety, compliance, accountability, continuous improvement and delivery excellence.

About You

The successful candidate will be an experienced in managing capital programmes within a complex manufacturing environments (eg; pharmaceutical, biotechnology, FMCG, food, chemical). You will bring strong technical judgement, project governance discipline, financial awareness and the ability to manage internal and external teams (safely and compliantly). You will be comfortable operating in a complex cross-functional site role, balancing delivery pace with quality, safety, compliance, and business continuity (to ensure the capital investment delivers clear value for the site and for patients).

About Barnard Castle

GSK Barnard Castle is a key secondary manufacturing site. We have invested heavily in industry 4.0 state of the art bespoke equipment to support sustained new product introductions and volume increases. As a key supplier of some of GSK’s products the site contributes revenues of ~$2Bn annually.

CLOSING DATE for applications: Monday 16th of November 2026 (COB).

Basic Qualifications

• Relevant degree-qualification (eg; Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or related technical discipline) and / or strong relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability/knowledge in engineering and project delivery (ideally gained from working within a highly-regulated industry).
• Financial and commercial awareness.
• Experience managing internal stakeholders, as well as external partners, contractors and suppliers.

Preferred Qualifications

IEng status or working towards chartered status

What we value

We welcome people who bring curiosity, humility and a practical approach. We are committed to inclusion and to creating a supportive environment where everyone can grow. If you enjoy solving real problems, delivering measurable results, and helping teams succeed, we encourage you to apply.

If you would like to learn more about our company wide benefits and life at GSK we would suggest looking at our webpage Life at GSK | GSK.

Skills

• Construction Management
• Data Integrity
• Design Management
• Digital Fluency
• GxP Regulations
• Lean Management
• Manufacturing Technologies
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Problem Solving
• Project Schedule
• Risk Awareness
• Scope Management

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale. People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most.

Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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We are a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years. Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

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