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Associate Director, Talent Solutions at Tandem Project Management Ltd.
We are seeking a highly experienced and driven Commissioning Manager to oversee the transition from equipment installation through commissioning and handover to operations at our client’s state-of-the-art biotechnology start-up facility in North East England. This role requires a strong background in pharmaceutical plant commissioning and start-up and a proven ability to manage multiple equipment vendors and internal stakeholders to deliver on time and to the highest standards.
Responsibilities:
• Lead the transition of systems from installation through commissioning to operational readiness, ensuring all handover milestones are completed to project and GMP standards.
• Manage the delivery, installation, and commissioning of multiple process equipment vendor packages, coordinating closely with vendors and internal CQV teams.
• Implement and enforce robust Site Handover Processes, ensuring clear ownership transition from construction to commissioning and ultimately to operations.
• Organise and facilitate P&ID walkdowns and system handover meetings with internal stakeholders, end users, and project engineering teams.
• Serve as a primary liaison between cross-functional teams, ensuring that engineering, automation, operations, and quality stakeholders' needs are met or exceeded.
• Develop and maintain detailed handover schedules, track progress against critical path, and proactively resolve issues that may delay startup readiness.
• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance are upheld throughout all phases of commissioning and start-up.
• Apply prior experience as a Commissioning Manager to drive operational readiness and support a smooth transition to commercial manufacturing.
Qualifications & Experience:
• Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline.
• Extensive experience in commissioning and start-up of pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing facilities.
• Proven experience managing multiple vendor packages, FAT/SAT coordination, and equipment turnover.
• Strong working knowledge of GMP, CQV lifecycle, and site acceptance and handover processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to balance competing priorities and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills, capable of managing detailed schedules and high volumes of concurrent system transitions.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Industries
Engineering Services and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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