Facility Manager

Recipharm is currently recruiting a Facility Manager to join its Engineering and Maintenance department. With over 75 years of experience, Recipharm is a leading pharmaceutical company providing end-to-end services, from drug development to manufacturing. We operate in highly regulated environments and are committed to safety, quality, and operational excellence. If you are passionate about facilities management in the pharmaceutical industry and enjoy working in complex technical environments, this role could be an excellent opportunity to join our growing team. Role Overview As a Facility Manager at a pharmaceutical site, you will ensure safe, compliant, and efficient facility operations, supporting laboratories and production areas. You will oversee maintenance activities, manage service providers, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead facility-related projects involving critical systems and utilities. This role requires strong technical knowledge, project management capabilities, and the ability to bridge technical teams with business and quality requirements. Key Responsibilities - Operations & Maintenance: Oversee daily facility operations, including building maintenance, cleaning, grounds, security, and essential services (gases, water, utilities) - Compliance & Quality: Ensure facilities comply with pharmaceutical regulations and standards (GMP, FDA), supporting audits, inspections, and validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) - Project Management: Lead facility upgrades, modifications, construction works, and fit-outs for laboratories and production areas, ensuring technical and regulatory compliance - Technical Oversight: Manage and maintain critical systems such as HVAC, electrical distribution, compressed air, purified water, and building automation systems - Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Coordinate external service providers, contractors, landlords, and internal stakeholders (Production, Quality, Engineering) - Budgeting & Continuous Improvement: Manage facility budgets, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reliability Required Profile and Skills - Master’s degree in Engineering or Science (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or similar) - Experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry (preferred) - Strong technical background in HVAC, electrical systems, utilities, automation, and building systems - Solid knowledge of GMP regulations and regulatory requirements - Experience managing projects in regulated environments - Strong analytical and critical thinking skills - Autonomous, proactive, and dynamic profile - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills - Strong problem-solving and leadership abilities - Fluent English, written and spoken What We Offer - Employment contract - Competitive and fair salary package aligned with the role, plus additional benefits - Integration into a team committed to innovation, rigor, safety, and quality - Opportunity to work in a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment with specialized infrastructure How to Apply If you are ready to take on this role and make an impact at Recipharm, please send your updated CV to📧 recrutamento.rli@recipharm.com with the subject "Facility Manager". Join us and contribute to maintaining excellence in pharmaceutical operations URL to this page https://www.recipharm.com/careers/job-search/apply?rmpage=job&rmjob=3058&rmlang=UK #J-18808-Ljbffr