Engineering & Facilities Associate Director

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are currently looking for an Engineering & Facilities Associate Director to join a leading biopharmaceutical organisation based in Oxfordshire. This exciting opportunity is ideal for a seasoned engineering leader with hands-on experience in facilities management, laboratory equipment, and process improvements within a regulated environment.

In this pivotal role, you will oversee the daily operations of the Facilities function, ensuring reliable, compliant services that support critical laboratory activities. You will be responsible for leading a team, managing key facilities projects, and contributing to site-wide strategic initiatives—all while maintaining a focus on safety, efficiency, and operational excellence.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Your duties as the Engineering & Facilities Associate Director will be varied however the key duties and responsibilities are as follows:

   – Lead the Facilities team to deliver reliable, compliant operations across maintenance, calibration, and utilities, ensuring all activities support cGMP standards and site compliance.
   – Maintain all department documentation such as SOPs, reports, equipment files, calibration records, and asset data in inspection-ready condition.
   – Act as SME during audits, supporting investigations, CAPAs, change controls, and root cause analysis to resolve deviations effectively.
   – Drive process improvements across facilities, utilities, and equipment to enhance efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
   – Support health and safety initiatives, acting as Emergency Coordinator and safety leader, with a focus on IOSH/NEBOSH aligned activities.
   – Oversee waste management strategies ensuring full compliance with biological, chemical, and GMO regulations.
   – Manage out-of-hours response, site call-out rota, and contribute to business continuity planning.
   – Monitor and improve facilities KPIs and SLAs, ensuring performance and accountability are maintained.
   – Support site capital expenditure projects, cost control, and budget planning (OPEX/CAPEX).
   – Represent the facilities function in leadership forums and liaise with external service providers, landlords, and regulatory bodies.
   – As the Associate Director, you will also support cross-functional collaboration and broader facilities team activities to ensure best practices are shared and implemented.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

To be successful in your application to this exciting role as the Engineering & Facilities Associate Director we are looking to identify the following on your profile and past history:

   – A degree in Engineering, Science, or an equivalent related discipline.
   – Proven experience in a Facilities or Engineering leadership role within a regulated environment (cGMP preferred).
   – Strong hands-on engineering background, with evidence of delivering improvements across facilities, laboratory equipment, and processes.
   – Solid understanding of cGMP requirements, with experience supporting investigations, CAPAs, and change control processes.
   – Demonstrated ability to deputise at senior leadership level and manage stakeholder relationships effectively.
   – Experience with asset management/CMMS systems (e.g., Blue Mountain or similar), managing contractors, vendors, and capital projects.
   – Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety compliance, ideally with IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH certification.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Joining our client offers the chance to lead a vital facilities function within a cutting-edge biopharmaceutical environment. You will work in a collaborative, innovative setting with opportunities for professional growth and development. The organisation values safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, providing a dynamic workplace where your expertise can make a significant impact.

Key Words: Facilities / Engineering / cGMP / Leadership / Utilities / Lab Equipment / Process Improvements / Health and Safety / CAPA / Audit Support / Project Management / Vendors / Compliance / UK Regulations / Utilities Management / #LI-DNI

"Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the role requirements. HRS exclusively supports the STEM sectors, combining recruitment expertise with scientific knowledge to help you advance your career."

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the role requirements. HRS exclusively supports the STEM sectors, combining recruitment expertise with scientific knowledge to help you advance your career.