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Job Description
At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a talented
Job Description
At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a talented Associate Director of Piping - EMEA, to join our dedicated team at our office located in Birmingham or Manchester, UK. This role can be located at any of IPS's offices within the EMEA region
The Associate Director of Piping - EMEA manages the utilization of the Piping Discipline in EMEA along with growth and development of professionals in the team which is comprised of Lead Designers, Designers, Checkers and Model Administrators across the EMEA Region.
* Ensure consistent, high-quality deliverables via reviews for project in their region.
* Support business development with technical support, proposal generation and work hour estimates.
* Possess sufficient technical proficiency in the various facets of Piping design to understand project requirements and apply the appropriate resources and execution approach for a successful project.
* Supports strategic company initiatives.
* Promotes the GATEway initiative, building relationships with IPSM counterparts to ensure a world-class service is available to the IPS EMEA Piping Design Organisation
Job Duties And Responsibilities
* Is responsible for the implementation of the strategic direction as set out by the Director of Piping - EMEA.
* Is responsible for the execution of the work performed by the Piping team in EMEA.
* Coordinate with Project Managers and Discipline Directors to determine scope, cost, complexity and planning and scheduling requirements of projects in their area of responsibility.
* Assigns appropriate personnel in close cooperation with the Piping Director EMEA to provide cost-effective engineering and technical support.
* Implement appropriate cost-effective workflow processes and level of design detail to achieve project goals.
* Estimates work hours needed to generate project deliverables and support the design team.
* Ensures the quality, accuracy, consistency, timeliness and completeness of overall work to Piping design principles; compliance with established IPS standards, procedures, codes and ordinances; adherence to project schedules; and provides adequate training, technical and administrative guidance and instruction to personnel within the discipline.
* Supports a Piping strategic business plan in concert with overall company planning efforts involving technical/regulatory activities that are required to achieve long-range annual goals and objectives.
* Supports the Piping Engineering Communities to promote continuous development of the Piping Design Framework. Contributes to the development of discipline policies, technical standards and procedures. Assists in the development and coordination of divisional and inter-departmental policies, procedures and standards.
* Strives to ensure all projects executed by IPS are completed in a consistent manner.
* Actively drives Innovation to look at new ways of delivering value to IPS clients.
* Maintains connections with relevant industry bodies and trade groups to maintain current thinking in the group. Encourages participation in professional bodies for CPD of Piping Design Team members.
* Supports the Piping Director in hiring, performance appraisal, salary position recommendations and employee development.
* Plans and schedules work for the discipline to ensure the proper and effective distribution of assignments and manpower as well as space and facilities for subsequent performance of duties.
* Liaison for inter-office labour, work sharing and outsourcing to consultants.
* Evaluates and initiates the necessary training of the discipline to insure acceptable social/communication skills and personal development of leadership. Evaluates training needs for pertinent technical competence.
* Conduct a capability assessment for the regional team on a frequent basis to identify knowledge gaps, close the gaps with adequate trainings and/or hiring in close coordination with the Piping Director.
* Determines labour, resource and financial needs of the discipline.
* Regularly reviews productivity/quality reports to ensure top performance.
* Participates in business development by seeking out new projects with existing or new clients.
* Contributes to the preparation and delivery of sales presentations and proposals.
* Delivers projects and consultancy work as required.
* Actively collaborates with the Process Design and Project Teams to support execution of successful project studies.
* Develops the piping design in compliance with cGMP, GAMP, related industry standards and customer requirements.
* Collaborates with client counterpart to develop concepts to be applied to the client project.
* Prepares or reviews construction budgets based on experience and scope of project.
* Travels to other IPS office locations as needed and to client sites to support projects and business objectives.
* One time task: make sure to support a smooth transition to the new organisation considering concerns and resistance of employees and superiors.
Line Of Report
* The Associate Director of Piping - EMEA reports to the Director of Piping - EMEA.
NOTE: Closing date for application is the 31st July 2025.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Extensive experience in the design of Pharmaceutical and BioPharmaceutical facilities for the cGMP production of biological and pharmaceutical drugs, particularly with respect to Piping Design, from Concept Design Stage to Fabrication, Install and Testing.
* Experience in best-in-class design for modularisation of piping systems.
* Highly proficient in Autodesk Plant3d.
* Ability to work flexibly and cooperatively as part of a fluid, developing team to target business growth and high quality projects.
* Expertise in how engineering design programs are applied to computer aided drafting.
* Experience preparing preliminary and final design documents including P&IDs (AutoCAD), instrument schedules, specifications and calculations.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and presence to deal effectively with senior-level contacts.
About Us
IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in developing innovative business solutions for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Through operational expertise and industry-leading knowledge, skill, and passion, IPS provides consultancy services, architecture, engineering, project controls, construction management, and compliance services that allow clients to develop and manufacture life-impacting products. IPS, inclusive of its Enterprise entities, has over 3,500 professionals in over 45 offices across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. For further information, please visit www.ipsdb.com.
Specialties
Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV, and Staffing Services.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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