Construction Manager (Pharma)

We are seeking a Construction Manager (Client Side) who will play a critical role in the successful delivery of a pharmaceutical site expansion and fit-out project. This role will ensure that all construction activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with GMP, local regulations, and company standards. The Construction Manager will interface with client stakeholders, and contractor organisations to ensure all works are delivered to scope, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary on-site client representative, ensuring alignment between contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with the SHE team, Facilities, and Operations to minimize disruption to ongoing pharmaceutical production.
• Ensure construction works meet GMP, building regulations, and internal quality standards.
• Support validation and engineering teams with handover readiness documentation.
• Promote a strong safety culture on site, ensuring adherence to all EHS requirements and company policies.
• Review incident reports, conduct site safety walks, and ensure corrective actions are implemented promptly.
• Provide regular progress reports covering safety, quality, schedule, risk, and cost.
• Foster strong relationships with design consultants, contractors, and the client project team.
• Lead or participate in weekly progress and coordination meetings, escalating issues as required.
• Support handover to local site operations, including facilitating signoff by the client representatives.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years’ experience in construction management, preferably on pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical sites.
• Proven experience delivering fit-out and infrastructure upgrade projects within a live GMP environment.
• Strong working knowledge of GMP, EHS legislation, and construction best practices.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, MSProject and SharePoint
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.