At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead capital planning and cost estimation for engineering projects.
- Company: Join a leading CDMO in a dynamic, regulated environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborate with senior stakeholders in a structured project controls environment.
- Why this job: Make an impact on high-value capital programmes and influence key decisions.
- Qualifications: Experience in CAPEX management and strong financial acumen required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
You will be joining a leading CDMO organisation operating within a complex, regulated engineering and manufacturing environment. The business delivers large-scale capital investment programmes and is focused on driving robust financial governance, operational excellence, and strategic portfolio delivery.
As a Portfolio CAPEX Manager, you will lead capital planning, cost estimation, and financial governance across a portfolio of engineering and manufacturing projects. You will be responsible for developing multi-year investment plans, ensuring projects are accurately scoped, prioritised, and aligned to business objectives.
You will oversee cost estimation across all project stages, from concept through to execution, while maintaining cost models, benchmarks, and estimating standards. Working closely with procurement and project teams, you will validate supplier proposals and ensure commercial robustness.
The role will also involve supporting business case development, managing budgets and spend tracking, and ensuring compliance with governance frameworks. You will play a key part in identifying risks, challenging cost and schedule assumptions, and influencing funding decisions across the portfolio.
What you'll need to succeed:
- Proven experience in CAPEX portfolio management, cost estimation, or project controls
- Background in engineering, construction, or manufacturing environments
- Strong financial acumen, including experience with ROI, NPV, and business case development
- Knowledge of contract strategies and procurement processes
- Experience working in regulated or complex programme environments
- Ability to challenge stakeholders and influence decision-making
- Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills
What you'll get in return:
- Opportunity to work on high-value, strategic capital programmes
- Exposure to senior stakeholders and decision-making processes
- A structured and mature project controls environment
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
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Portfolio CAPEX Manager employer: Hays Life Sciences
Join a leading CDMO organisation that champions operational excellence and strategic delivery in a dynamic, regulated environment. As a Portfolio CAPEX Manager, you will benefit from a structured project controls framework, competitive salary, and ample opportunities for professional growth while working on high-value capital programmes alongside senior stakeholders. Our collaborative work culture fosters innovation and empowers employees to challenge the status quo, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
