Posted 05 August, 2026
Project Manager
Arcadis
Harwell, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
To manage the A/E and CM partners executing the project to assure safe, compliant, on time and on budget execution we are looking for a Senior Project Manager.
\nProject scope
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- The project timing is 16 months (for initial phase with potential extension for subsequent phase) \n
- Retrofit of existing warehouse space (~15K sf) into a GMP Packaging Operation (1 Packaging Line only) \n
- Admin Area \n
- Packaging Area (CNC) with gowning (packaging line already ordered and FAT planned in Feb '27 \n
- Small 2-8 Deg C cold room for temporary storage \n
- Ambient GMP Warehouse for components storage \n
- Utilities \n
- Packaging line (1 of) - 400 V 3-phase 50.60 Hz and 230 V 1phase 50/60 Hz \n
- Compressed Air 120 psi to support the line + other users \n
- HVAC Units for Admin, CNC space & Ambient Warehouse space (DX units likely so no chillers) \n
Key responsibilities
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- Responsible for project charter development, definition and scope clarity, milestone identification, project planning, risk identification & mitigation, project execution, project controls, project governance, handover and project closeout \n
- Responsible for the development and update of project management plans for all assigned projects \n
- Responsible for ensuring that projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within approved budget and to agreed quality \n
- Responsible for regular accurate progress reports, and clear communication of same, both internally and externally to the client \n
- Responsible for effective stakeholder management, both internally within the client \n
- Responsible for project risk management and generation of mitigating plans and implementation \n
- Managing multi-disciplinary team(s) to achieve the project objectives and ensuring coordination and development \n
- Responsible for compliance with client procedures and Quality Standards \n
- Implementation of existing system tools and champion of new initiatives \n
- Maintenance of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) \n
- Providing clear and concise communications, in accordance with the Project Communication Plan \n
- Review of vendor and contract packages and managing contractor relationships, including dispute resolution \n
- Review and management of cost estimate(s), cost reports and managing cost trends \n
- Efficient change management and control of project scope and related costs \n
Profile
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- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical or chemical engineering or architecture \n
- Minimum of 8 years in the Life Sciences industry with a minimum of 5 years of relevant project management experience \n
- Experience in delivering CAPEX projects \n
- Appropriate project management qualification (PMP preferable but not essential) \n
- Demonstrated experience managing cross functional, multi discipline teams \n
