Project Engineer & Capex Lead

About the role

The Project Engineer & Capex Lead manages small to medium engineering projects and organisational changes, delivering them on time, within scope and in line with quality, safety and regulatory standards. The role works closely with internal stakeholders, global engineering teams and external vendors or contractors to run CAPEX initiatives and technical projects. It is based in La Almunia de Doña Godina, Spain, and Novartis does not offer relocation support.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate small-to-medium engineering projects and site changes, aligned with business priorities, timelines, GMP requirements and stakeholder expectations.
• Prepare, review and approve project documentation such as drawings, schedules, layouts, diagrams, calculations, datasheets and technical specifications.
• Own and support the local CAPEX process, from definition and planning through reporting, tracking and approvals.
• Act as the local engineering reference for global technical projects and support global engineering initiatives at site level.
• Develop and manage vendor and contractor strategies, including contracts, technical evaluations, coordination and performance follow-up.
• Drive continuous improvement in equipment, utilities and facility design, and support asset lifecycle management (asset strategy, FMEA, risk assessments, commissioning, qualification, change controls, ECARs, pCARs and SOPs).

Required profile

• Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 3-4 years of experience in field/project engineering, CAPEX management or a similar role in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or another highly regulated industry.
• Proven project management capability: planning, execution, stakeholder coordination, risk management and timeline control.
• Experience with cross-functional teams, global stakeholders, vendors, contractors and external service providers.
• Fluency in Spanish and English, written and spoken.

Required skills

• Solid knowledge of GMP requirements, change control, commissioning, qualification and technical documentation standards.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, organisational and decision-making skills, able to manage several priorities.

What we offer

• Expected annual base salary of EUR 43,500 to 80,700, with a possible performance-based bonus.
• Flexible and hybrid working options where possible, and at least 14 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programmes.