Key Skills

Job Description

Location: Leiden, Netherlands Employment type: Permanent or Contract (Freelance) Industry: Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences Role Summary We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Construction Manager to join our team in Leiden, supporting challenging construction and renovation projects within the pharmaceutical industry. In this role, you will take ownership of on-site construction activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. You will work closely with contractors, engineering teams and client stakeholders in a dynamic, GMP-regulated environment, contributing to the successful delivery of critical pharmaceutical infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Oversee and coordinate construction activities on site. Manage contractors, planning, quality, safety and construction progress. Ensure compliance with site safety requirements, including work permits and LOTOTO procedures. Ensure construction activities are executed in accordance with project requirements and applicable GMP/HSE standards. Coordinate with engineering teams, project managers and client stakeholders. Profile & Requirements Experience in managing construction projects within a pharmaceutical or GMP-regulated environment. Strong background in construction coordination, contractor management, site supervision and HSE. Experience with work permit systems and LOTOTO (Lock Out, Tag Out, Try Out) procedures. Experience with laboratory renovations and clean utilities is considered a plus. Experience in project management is an advantage. Ability to coordinate multiple disciplines and stakeholders in an operational pharmaceutical environment. Proactive, hands-on mindset with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Our Commitment to Equality and Inclusion Scitech-EKIUM is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are dedicated to providing fair and inclusive opportunities to all, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or any other personal characteristic. We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not submit unsolicited or speculative CVs. We do not accept agency terms unless a formal agreement is in place.

Core Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate on-site construction activities, managing contractors, schedules, quality, safety, and progress. Ensure work meets project requirements and GMP/HSE standards while coordinating with engineering teams, project managers, and client stakeholders.

Requirements

Requires experience managing construction projects in pharmaceutical or GMP-regulated environments, with strong skills in contractor management, site supervision, construction coordination, and HSE. Experience with work permits and LOTOTO is required; laboratory renovations, clean utilities, and project management experience are advantageous.