Tom Nicholson

Commissioning Lead - UK, Surrey - 12 Month ContractWe are looking for an experienced Commissioning Lead for a fantastic 12 month contract based in Surrey. You will be working with our client who are a global biopharmaceutical organisation committed to improving the lives of people afflicted with neurological and immunological disease. This is a superb opportunity if you are looking to advance your career in the field with a supportive and innovative company that will put you first. What you’ll do: Develop and own the Commissioning Strategy, Commissioning Plan, and Master Commissioning Schedule.Lead commissioning meetings and workshops with contractors, design teams, and stakeholders.Ensure commissioning documentation is produced, reviewed, and approved.Ensure commissioning activities are executed safely, with appropriate risk assessments and method statements.Support training programmes for operational staff, ensuring knowledge transfer. What you’ll  need: Proven experience as a Commissioning Lead/Manager on complex construction projects.Experience delivering commissioning for laboratories, R&D facilities, or highly serviced technical environments.Strong understanding of building systems, MEP design, automation controls, and specialist lab systems.Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and commissioning protocols.Excellent leadership skills with the ability to influence across multiple stakeholders. If this role is of interest to you, please apply now! #LI-TN1

Senior Project Manager - UK, Surrey - 12 Month ContractWe are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager for a fantastic 12 month contract based in Surrey.You will be working with our client who are a global biopharmaceutical organisation committed to improving the lives of people afflicted with neurological and immunological disease.This is a superb opportunity if you are looking to advance your career in the field with a supportive and innovative company that will put you first.What you’ll do: Lead the programme from initial definition through planning, delivery, commissioning, and handover.Hold accountability for final engineering aspects, ensuring design intent, technical standards, safety requirements, and compliance obligations are met.Understand and oversee the full commissioning process for R&D and laboratory environments, ensuring readiness for functional testing, validation, and operational ramp-up.Develop and maintain integrated programme schedules, resource plans, and performance baselines. What you’ll  need: Extensive experience managing major capital programmes, ideally within R&D, laboratories, scientific facilities, pharma, defence, advanced engineering, or highly regulated technical environments.Strong understanding of engineering processes, design assurance, and technical governance.Demonstrable exposure to commissioning activities within complex facilities.Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams through full lifecycle delivery If this role is of interest to you, please apply now!#LI-TN1

Mechanical Project Engineer – Contract - Italy Are you local to Paterno and looking for your next contract assignment? Our client, a leading pharmaceutical organisation, are recruiting for a Mechanical Project Engineer to join their newly assembled team and help contribute towards the development of their next core projects.   Responsibilities: Support the Project Manager in planning and executing mechanical engineering tasks related to the Manufacturing line activities.Lead the preparation, issuance, and tracking of purchase orders for equipment, materials, and services.Monitor and manage project costs, ensuring alignment with approved budgets and financial forecasts.Provide regular budget overviews and cost reports to the Project Manager and stakeholders.Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and internal teams to ensure timely delivery and installation of mechanical systems.Review technical documentation including P&IDs, equipment specifications, and installation drawings. Requirements: Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering.Strong experience in industrial or manufacturing project environments.Proven track record in cost control, procurement, and budget management.Fluent in Italian and English, both written and spoken. If this role is of interest to you, please apply now! #LI-LP1