Capital Project Manager

Job Title: Capital Projects Manager
Location: Billingham - UK
We’re looking for an experienced Capital Projects Manager to take end-to-end ownership of multiple site capital projects, ensuring delivery to the highest standards of safety, quality, schedule, and cost. Reporting to the Capital Projects Group Manager / Senior Project Manager, you’ll lead project governance, stakeholder engagement, risk management, procurement, validation and commissioning, and compliance through the full lifecycle.
What you’ll do
Own delivery of capital projects to baseline scope, schedule, budget and quality KPIs
Proactively manage, forecast and report project costs; contribute to monthly cost reports and Tier updates
Lead regular project progress meetings with clients, contractors and internal stakeholders
Manage the project risk register and mitigation plans; escalate safety, budget, schedule and quality risks
Oversee tender strategy and execution (for projects >£10k) with Procurement; evaluate bids and select vendors with SMEs
Ensure compliance with all site procedures, quality standards and capital project processes
Lead validation and commissioning planning and execution with appropriate resources
Manage project communications across site operations, partners and third parties
Drive closure of actions from HAZOP, HAZID, Safety Reviews and TQs without impacting schedule
What you’ll bring
Degree in Engineering, Project Management or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
Proven track record delivering capital projects in a regulated environment (biotech, pharma, chemicals, FMCG or similar)
Strong cost control, forecasting and schedule management skills across full project lifecycle
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; able to chair multi-disciplinary meetings
Robust understanding of CDM Regulations and duty holder responsibilities
Experience with validation and commissioning in GMP or similarly regulated settings
Competence in procurement, tendering, vendor evaluation and contract administration (NEC/JCT exposure desirable)
Ability to manage scope, change control, risk registers and project governance
Diversity, equity and inclusion We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership