At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engineering and maintenance for a cutting-edge pharmaceutical site.
- Company: Join Evotec, a leader in drug discovery and development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday, private health insurance, and pension scheme.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with excellent growth opportunities and team events.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the pharmaceutical industry while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We are currently recruiting for a Head of FM&E to lead the engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of facilities and processes of a complex pharmaceutical site, comprising production, laboratories, warehouses, offices, chemical stores and utilities areas. Aptuit is a leader in the discovery and development of novel small molecule drugs.
Role Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week, typically 07:45 – 16:45
Salary: Competitive salary, plus excellent company benefits package
Location: Milton Park, Abingdon (onsite role)
Responsibilities:
- Manage FM&E department across the Abingdon site, to meet internal needs and ensure cGMP regulatory compliance.
- Manage Operational and Capex budgets for FM&E balancing internal and external resources alongside short-medium-long term business needs and sustainability plans.
- Lead and supervise Site Services including site security/facilities and general services, facilities and plants electrical & mechanical maintenance, calibration and utilities maintenance.
- Oversee external service provider maintenance contracts, ensuring services are fit for purpose.
- Oversee the Planned Preventative Maintenance regime, ensuring all FM services (hard & soft) fulfil lease obligations and ensure Statutory and EHS compliance.
- Maintain and develop KPIs to ensure the effectiveness of PPMs and manage the ratio of remedial work accordingly.
- Ensure appropriate training and coaching is in place for the team to meet both their development needs and those of the business.
- Guarantee timely implementation of QA and EHS CAPAs related to site and engineering aspects.
- Act as primary interface with internal stakeholders and external authorities/auditors regarding service delivery for Site Facilities, infrastructure, maintenance, and Engineering compliance.
- Ensure up-to-date technical documentation is produced and maintained for the site.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Able to build relationships with direct reports, customers and suppliers to solve problems and resolve issues.
- Multi-task concurrent activities, both planned and unplanned, according to the demands of the role, whilst remaining calm and focused on medium/long term objectives.
- Demonstrate resilience in a highly dynamic and demanding environment.
- Effective communicator able to discuss issues with multiple stakeholders and at differing levels of the organisation.
- Adept at managing a wide range of contracts with external service providers.
- Demonstrate and promote a professional attitude at all times.
- Understand engineering plant equipment and associated requirements to comply with legislation and GxP.
- Able to work as part of a team and individually.
Education and Experience:
- Degree qualified in Engineering Discipline or equivalent experience.
- Management of Operational budgets.
- Technical knowledge in facilities and Pharmaceutical API manufacturing facilities and related regulations/legislation.
- Experience of a CAFM/CMMS system is desirable.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including pension, holiday, private health insurance, life assurance, well-being support, and eligibility to participate in the Company Bonus Scheme.
Head of FM&E in Abingdon employer: Evote
At Aptuit, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Milton Park, Abingdon. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through comprehensive training and development opportunities, alongside a competitive salary and an extensive benefits package that includes private health insurance, generous holiday allowances, and well-being support. Join us to be part of a collaborative culture that values innovation and excellence in the pharmaceutical industry.
