Project Manager-Pharma/ Life Science Construction Projects

Job Description

Turner & Townsend have an exciting opportunity for a MEP Project Manager to work on pharma construction projects in Madrid. 

This position is site based 5 days a week. 

Job Objectives

• Strategic Leadership: Define the project development strategy, procurement route and Project Execution Plan.
• Cost, Schedule & Risk Control: Monitor the cost plan, master programme and risk register to ensure accurate forecasting and informed decision‑making.
• Stakeholder Leadership: Act as the primary Client interface and coordinate consultants, designers and contractors through clear communication and structured governance.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure full compliance with the Quality Management System by overseeing inspections, snagging and tailored project workflows.
• Reporting: Produce clear, concise monthly reports for the Client and Operations Management, ensuring full visibility of performance.
• Proactive Risk Management : Anticipates challenges early, reducing exposure to delays, cost overruns and rework through robust planning and optimisation of resources
• Operational Excellence : Drives alignment between site activities and project standards, enabling efficient delivery, real‑time progress tracking and consistent performance
• Confidence Through Transparency : Provides stakeholders with clear, reliable and timely reporting, supporting informed decisions and maintaining trust at every project stage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in industrial, pharmaceutical or logistics projects
• Engineering degree background (Industrial, Electrical or equivalent) with strong knowledge of MEP construction and building systems
• Proficient in Office 365 and Microsoft Project
• Fluent English and Spanish required for regular client interaction and technical meetings
• Strong knowledge of site operations, health & safety, and sustainability standards
• Excellent planning, coordination and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive results

Additional Information

Our people share our Purpose and Values. Turner & Townsend provides a great place to work, where everyone can make change happen and influence a better world.​

We champion our people to succeed in both work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.​

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.​

If this sounds like a challenge you’d like to hear more about, please submit an application for our recruitment team to review.  ​

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