Construction Lead / Construction Leadess

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EI&I Construction Lead (German-speaking)

Our client, a global leader in the production and process support of active pharmaceutical ingredients across the chemical and biotechnology sectors, is seeking a German-speaking EI&I Construction Lead for a 12-month contract, with the possibility of extension, based in the Valais area of Switzerland. This is a full-time on-site role.

Main Responsibilities:

• Coordinate on-site EI&I construction activities for CAPEX projects.
• Manage electrical, instrumentation, and automation contractors and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, GMP, quality, and project requirements.
• Monitor construction progress, costs, schedules, and installation quality.
• Verify execution against engineering drawings, specifications, and standards.
• Coordinate construction interfaces between engineering, commissioning, and operations teams.
• Support inspections, punch-list resolution, and turnover documentation.
• Assist in commissioning preparation, loop checks, functional testing, SAT, and system handover activities.
• Identify and resolve technical and construction issues to maintain project timelines.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant working/residency permit or Swiss/EU citizenship required.
• Technical qualification in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Automation, or a related discipline.
• Experience leading EI&I construction activities in pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, or industrial CAPEX projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical and instrumentation installation practices.
• Experience working in GMP-regulated environments is advantageous.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and construction documentation.
• Strong contractor and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Focus on safety, quality, and project execution.
• Fluent German required; proficiency in English is an advantage.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online using the form below. Note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.