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Capex Project Controls Manager
Location: Slough, Berkshire
Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.
Craft the future of life sciences at Lonza. Seeking a CAPEX Project Manager for flawless project delivery.
Key responsibilities:- Drive project planning and controls by developing detailed schedules, cost forecasts, and resource plans.
- Deliver real insights through weekly cost, schedule, and resource performance analysis, with actions that make a difference.
- Ensure strong governance with accurate reporting, robust cost structures, and detailed asset capitalisation.
- Craft budgeting and cash flow by improving forecasting and aligning CAPEX plans with strategic objectives.
- Champion continuous improvement by using LEAN principles to solve problems at the root.
- 5+ years’ experience in CAPEX project control within pharma, biotech, or advanced engineering.
- Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Finance, or a related field (AACE, PMP certification is a plus).
- Proven expertise in SAP Project Systems, advanced Excel, and WBS/CBS methods.
- Strong communicator with collaborator management skills and financial compliance know-how.
- A proactive mindset—someone who doesn’t just report the numbers, but drives decisions.
Why join us? Be part of global, high-impact projects that change lives. Work in a collaborative, forward-thinking culture with real autonomy. Build your career with a company where ethics, sustainability, and innovation come first. If you’re ready to take ownership of CAPEX performance and deliver projects that matter, we’d love to hear from you!
Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.
People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.
