[Hiring] Project Manager @Merrick & Company

Role Description

Merrick is looking to appoint an experienced NEC4 Project Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will lead interactions with both existing and new clients, oversee project programmes, optimise resource planning, and manage project costs across multiple concurrent projects. This role will include direct support to Merrick’s client organisations, ensuring effective contract administration and successful project delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assessing client needs and developing opportunities.
• Preparing detailed fee proposals.
• Leading the technical delivery of projects and internal project teams.
• Supporting a multidisciplinary team of architects, engineers, sub-contractors, and subject matter experts engaged in biocontainment laboratory and pharmaceutical facility design, operations, and commissioning/validation activities.

This is a full-time, home-based position, with travel within the UK and occasional international travel (up to approximately 50%) for client and market engagement.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience managing scope, programme, resources, and budgets on large-scale projects (>£2M consulting fees).
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• 3+ years of experience in GMP pharmaceutical cleanroom manufacturing environments.
• Practical experience with clean utilities (WFI, Clean Steam, CIP/SIP, Autoclaves).
• Proven capability in change management, stakeholder engagement, and detailed programme management.
• Successful track record in client-facing roles.
• Extensive experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing varied project types (design and professional services).
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex topics clearly.
• Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking, and the ability to define clear team priorities.
• Strong background in Quality Management Systems, including CAPA execution and root cause analysis.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical validation phases.
• Ability to obtain relevant UK Government security vetting (e.g., SC or DV).
• Must have the right to work in the UK without the requirement for visa sponsorship or funded relocation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience in site-based project management within architectural or engineering services.
• Recognised project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner).
• Experience with the design, performance, quality, and compliance processes of:
  • Aseptic manufacturing
  • Pharmaceutical research, development, and manufacturing facilities
  • Radiopharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing
  • Biocontainment, biosafety, and biosecurity fields, including emerging technologies and related government, academic, or industrial programmes

Benefits

• Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits including health insurance, dental and vision coverage, and paid time off (PTO).
• Robust Referral Program with incentives for referring top talent.
• Performance Reviews to recognize contributions and support career growth.
• Professional Development with ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Employee Recognition programs to celebrate achievements and outstanding performance.
• Peer Mentor Program for support and guidance through structured mentorship opportunities.
• Additional programs and benefits designed to support your success and well-being.