Project Manager (Design and Construction)

SCITECH; Godalming; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Scitech-EKIUM is a leading engineering, design, construction, and qualification consultancy serving the pharma, biotech and life sciences sectors. The company seeks two Project Managers with solid grounding in design and construction to drive end-to-end delivery of complex projects in a regulated environment.

Based in Godalming with site visits, you will manage scope, cost, risk and change while interface with clients and stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree or a recognised project management qualification is required.
• Chartered status or working towards chartership is advantageous.
• Experience using recognised project management principles in a design and construction contracting environment is essential; pharma/life sciences exposure is advantageous.
• Based in Godalming with regular site visits; a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety, quality systems, programme and cost management, and contractual processes; excellent communication and commercial awareness are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex design and construction projects.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams and drive quality, safety, cost and schedule performance.
• Act as the key interface with clients and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Chair project reviews and maintain scope, programme, cost, risk, and change control.

Skills

Project management

Health & safety

Quality systems

Cost management

Stakeholder management

Contractual processes

Communication

Leadership

Education

Degree

PRINCE2 / PMP

Job description

Project Manager (Design and Construction)

Project Management

Full time

Permanent

About Scitech-EKIUM

Scitech-EKIUM is a leading engineering, design, construction, and qualification consultancy serving the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and life sciences sectors. We deliver technically complex, highly regulated projects from concept through to handover, offering bespoke solutions and multi-disciplinary expertise built on decades of industry experience. As part of the wider EKIUM Group - a 2,500+ strong engineering community across 14 countries - we combine world class technical excellence with a personalised, client-focused approach.

About the role

We are seeking two motivated Project Managers with a solid grounding and experience in design and construction projects, who are keen to build on their experience and progress their career within a supportive and challenging project environment. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, drive quality, safety, cost and schedule performance, and act as the key interface with clients and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.

As a Project Manager at Scitech-EKIUM you will lead the end-to-end delivery of complex design and construction projects, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, schedule, and budget requirements.

You will serve as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders, managing scope, programme, cost, risk, and change control while maintaining key project deliverables and chairing project reviews.

The ideal candidates will have project management experience in design and construction, with strong knowledge of health & safety, quality systems, programme and cost management, and contractual processes. Excellent communication, and commercial awareness is essential, along with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

A relevant degree or a recognised project management qualification are required. If you are chartered, or working towards chartership, this will be an advantage. Experience using recognised project management principles in a design and construction contracting environment is essential, with any exposure to the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector considered advantageous.

The roles are based in Godalming, with regular site visits required. Due to the locations of the sites, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential to fulfil the travel requirements of the role.

Why Join Scitech-EKIUM?

You can expect:

• Clear progression pathways with access to senior leadership, targeted professional development, and continued learning
• Responsibility for delivering complex, technically challenging projects alongside highly experienced professionals
• A collaborative and inclusive culture that values expertise, accountability, and shared success
• A platform to make a meaningful difference in an organisation that values initiative, informed judgement, and leadership

Our Commitment to Equality and Inclusion

Scitech-EKIUM is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are dedicated to providing fair and inclusive opportunities to all, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or any other personal characteristic.

We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not submit unsolicited or speculative CVs. We do not accept agency terms unless a formal agreement is in place.