Capex Manager (2-year Fixed Term Contract)

Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH; Pirbright; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company is seeking a Capex Manager for a 2-year fixed term contract at their Pirbright site. You will lead a diverse portfolio of capital projects, ensuring smooth collaboration and governance across teams. Ideal candidates have a degree in engineering, experience with high-value projects in regulated environments, and strong communication skills. This hybrid role offers an exciting opportunity to shape strategic investments and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering projects over £1 million in regulated environments.
• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or bioprocessing.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all Capex projects ensuring collaboration with teams.
• Monitor changes across the portfolio and communicate updates.
• Establish governance frameworks to monitor project progress.

Skills

Project delivery in regulated environments

Stakeholder engagement

Planning and cost control

Leadership and motivation

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Degree in engineering discipline

IOSH or NEBOSH certification

Job description

Capex Manager (2-year Fixed Term Contract)

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for delivering impactful capital projects? We’re looking for a Capex Manager to lead and coordinate a diverse portfolio of capital expenditure (Capex) projects at our Pirbright manufacturing site. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping our site’s investment strategy and driving operational excellence.

As Capex Manager, you’ll be the central point of coordination for all Capex projects—big and small—ensuring seamless collaboration between project engineering and supporting functions. You’ll oversee the full project lifecycle, from planning to execution, while maintaining alignment with corporate protocols and governance standards.

This is a hybrid role based in our Pirbright manufacturing site on a 2-year fixed term contract.

What you’ll be doing

• Keeping the portfolio/master plan current, including cost tracking and project timelines
• Ensuring alignment with key stakeholders across LCC, Procurement, Finance, Legal, and more
• Monitoring changes across the portfolio and communicating updates to the SLT and steering functions
• Ensuring all projects comply with corporate Capex guidance
• Establishing effective governance and control frameworks to monitor progress and secure stakeholder support
• Providing tools, templates, and best practices for project and programme governance
• Leading projects from inception to completion, coordinating cross-functional teams, consultants, contractors, and vendors
• Maintaining robust financial control of capital projects
• Managing and updating the site engineering system

What we’re looking for

• A proven track record of delivering multiple projects over £1 million in highly regulated environments
• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or bioprocessing
• A degree in an engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, or Process)
• IOSH or NEBOSH certification
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to engage stakeholders across all levels
• Excellent planning and cost control capabilities
• A results-driven mindset with the ability to lead teams, self-prioritise, and stay motivated
• Flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to listen and learn