Mechanical Turnover Engineer

Overview

We have a requirement for a Mechanical Turnover Engineer  for a large scale Pharmaceutical Construction Project near Frankfurt.

Responsibilities

• Managed full turnover and handover of complex mechanical systems on a large-scale pharmaceutical construction project near Frankfurt, ensuring compliance with GMP, project specifications, and strict regulatory requirements.
• Developed in-depth understanding of system scope, functionality, and critical interfaces across mechanical, electrical, and automation disciplines within a highly regulated environment.
• Prepared and compiled comprehensive Turnover Dossiers in line with pharmaceutical validation standards, including P&IDs, as-built drawings, O&M manuals, vendor documentation, and test/commissioning records.
• Led structured system walkdowns with construction, commissioning, and client teams to verify installation quality, completeness, and readiness for CQV (Commissioning, Qualification, Validation) phases.
• Coordinated closely with contractors and vendors to ensure timely completion of construction activities and availability of critical documentation such as ITRs, test packs, redlines, and as-built records.
• Managed and drove closure of punch list items, prioritizing critical and GMP-impacting issues to meet aggressive project milestones.
• Tracked and reported system completion status, turnover readiness, risks, and schedule impacts to senior project stakeholders.
• Collaborated with CQV teams and end users to support seamless system handover, ensuring full alignment with validation and operational requirements.
• Verified QA/QC and compliance documentation, including pressure testing, flushing/cleaning records, material traceability, and certification packs in line with pharmaceutical standards.
• Proactively identified and escalated interface issues, constraints, and risks to maintain project delivery targets within a fast-paced, high-value construction environment.

Qualifications

• Degree educated or strong trades' background
• Full fluency in German (Written & Oral)
• Previous construction and/or turnover supervision experience essential
• Experience on life science or mission critical projects desirable
• Previous PM Group experience desirable.
• Excellent reporting and communication skills
• Ability to act within a team essential

Who we are

PM Group is an employee owned, international project delivery firm with a team of 3,800+ people. We are focused on growing a sustainable business centred around our people, our clients and trade partners.

We are a leading international engineering, architecture, project and construction management firm with a network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US. We have a multi-discipline team who deliver complex, capital projects in the life sciences, mission critical/ICT, advanced manufacturing, energy and food and beverage sectors.

Our Vision is to be a highly valued and creative delivery partner, building a more sustainable world with our clients. To do this our people are key and is where you can play a part. We are continually looking for experienced professionals to join our team.

Why PM Group?

As an employee-owned company, we are inclusive, committed and driven.  Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability are the heart of our new 2025 business strategy. 

Inclusion and Diversity are core to our culture and values. Wherever we work, we commit to a culture of mutual respect and belonging by building a truly inclusive workplace rich in diverse people, talents and ideas. Valuing the contributions of all our people and respecting individual differences will sustain our growth into the future.

PM Group is committed to ensuring our hiring process is fair and accessible to all and will provide candidates with disabilities with reasonable accommodations required to participate in the recruitment process. If you require any assistance in this regard, please let us know.