HVAC & Utilities Project Lead – Large-Scale GMP Plant

Real; Cuijk; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Real is seeking an experienced HVAC & Utilities Project Manager to lead a high-value facility upgrade project in Haps, Netherlands. You will own the lifecycle from design through handover, coordinating engineering, contractors, operations, and quality to meet budget, time, and compliance targets.

You will drive commissioning planning, validate systems, support regulatory readiness, and continually optimize project performance while managing stakeholder expectations across international scopes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing industrial engineering or CAPEX projects.
• Experience delivering projects from design through commissioning and handover.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, utilities, ventilation, and facility infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project from concept and design through construction, commissioning, qualification, and handover.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans.
• Ensure delivery of project objectives within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Provide technical leadership on HVAC and utility-related project activities.
• Oversee the design, installation, and commissioning of HVAC systems, ventilation systems, and associated utilities.
• Lead projects involving cleanrooms and high-care environments, ensuring hygiene and regulatory conformity.
• Manage engineering partners, suppliers, contractors, and commissioning teams.

Skills

Project management

HVAC systems

Utilities engineering

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Commissioning

Cleanrooms

HVAC design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Process/Building Services Engineering

Job description

Real is seeking an experienced HVAC & Utilities Project Manager to lead a high-value facility upgrade project in Haps, Netherlands. You will own the lifecycle from design through handover, coordinating engineering, contractors, operations, and quality to meet budget, time, and compliance targets.

You will drive commissioning planning, validate systems, support regulatory readiness, and continually optimize project performance while managing stakeholder expectations across international scopes.