Mace
Senior Project Controls Engineer - Pharma Sector
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Project Controls Engineer (German Speaking) – Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences
Mace Consultancy – Growing Pharma Team
About the Role
Mace combines construction expertise and consultancy to advance ambitious projects and individuals. Our pharma & life sciences consultancy—founded in 2013—continues to scale with a diverse global team. You’ll join a dynamic sectoral team supporting innovative life sciences projects, including manufacturing facilities for industry leaders.
As our Project Controls Engineer (German Speaking), you’ll deliver end-to-end consultancy for the world’s most technically complex programs. By leveraging regional expertise and global best practices, you’ll shape critical infrastructure, public services, and culturally significant projects to drive growth while advancing net-zero carbon transitions.
Key Responsibilities
manage PMO and project controls performance across assigned commissions (projects) by:
- Implementing PMO and project controls frameworks and strategies for projects, ensuring alignment with client needs and commercial outcomes.
- Directing stakeholders—clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams—on PMO, cost, schedule, change, risk reporting, and escalation management.
- Partnering with clients to build long-term, collaborative relationships while meeting expectations.
- Conducting coordinated, structured governance and reporting meetings to monitor delivery performance.
- Developing and managing baselines (scope, time, cost, risk, assumptions) and assessing delivery deviations, change management, and contingency planning.
- Providing expert quantitative analyses (cost/timescale assessments) and their implications under the guidance of the PMO director/project manager.
- Actively identifying risks and opportunities, recommending and mitigating actions to keep projects on track.
- Ensuring operations align with Mace standards, client requirements, and legislative frameworks.
- Line managing both technical and operational-after-care PMO/controls teams for assigned projects.
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Communication, Collaboration & Leadership
- Mentoring junior team members through technical expertise and career development, fostering personal growth.
- Bridging project controls with planning/PMO disciplines to optimise performance.
- Collaborating with the HUB PMO and Controls director in resourcing and recruitment for projects.
- Leading efforts toward global carbon emissions reduction, with a focus on sustainable project practices.
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Required Skills & Qualifications
- Proven leadership in PMO and project controls for high-complexity programmes.
- Expertise in cost control, scheduling, risk mitigation, change management, and reporting.
- Advanced proficiency with tools like Primavera P6, Power BI, and risk assessment software.
- Formal qualifications (e.g., Chartered Engineer, APM membership) preferred.
- German language skills (written/spoken) are mandatory due to cross-border project involvement.
- Strong stakeholder influence, commercial acumen, and communications.
Mace’s Values & Culture
We prioritise: Safety First – Supporting mental, physical, and professional wellbeing. Client Focus – Delivering high quality, long-term partnerships. Integrity – Sustainable impact aligned with legal compliance. Create Opportunity – Investing in upskilling and continuous improvement for all team members.
Mace embraces diversity and inclusion and welcomes candidates whose experience may not perfectly match the criteria. We are also open to discussing:
- Part-time/flexible/hybrid working arrangements to accommodate all lifestyles.
Any applicant interested in consulting or alternative roles—please apply in confidence.
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