Quality Lead (Turnover) - Pharma Construction Project

PM Group are seeking an experienced Quality Lead (Turnover) to oversee all site quality matters, with primary focus on Turnover activities for a major pharmaceutical construction project in Ghent, Belgium. This critical role requires a seasoned professional to establish and maintain the highest quality standards throughout the construction and commissioning phases of a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.

The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing comprehensive quality management systems, ensuring GMP compliance, and managing all quality-related activities from construction through to facility handover and validation.

• Managing Project Completions for multiple systems
• Approval of Vendor Turnover Packages (VTOPs)
• Approval of Trade Turnover Packages (TTOPs)
• Coordination of Trade Walkdowns
• Punchlist Management and closeout
• Managing Engineering Document Control
• Transfer of VTOPs & TTOPs to Operations
• Receipt, review and acceptance of As Built Drawings
• Management of Non GMP Change Controls
• Auditing of the following groups to ISO and project standards:
  • Construction Management Team
  • Construction Contractors
  • Suppliers and Vendors
• Metrics tracking and reporting in relation to Completions, Turnover and Quality
• Provide expertise and guidance in relation to construction QA for all construction activities onsite
• Establish a ‘Right First Time’ culture onsite.
• Ensure all construction activities comply with Good Manufacturing Practice requirements and regulatory standards
• Direct daily quality activities across all construction disciplines and contractors
• Oversee quality documentation, IQ/OQ protocols, and validation master plans
• Coordinate internal and external quality audits, regulatory inspections, and client assessments
• Lead investigation and resolution of quality issues and deviations
• Monitor subcontractor quality performance and compliance with project specifications
• Deliver quality training programs for project teams and contractors

• Degree in Engineering, Science, Quality Management, or related discipline
• Minimum 8+ years in quality management roles on major construction / engineering projects
• Proven experience in pharma facility construction quality management
• Deep understanding of GMP, and Belgian/EU pharmaceutical regulations
• Extensive experience with ISO 9001, quality management systems, and validation processes
• Fluent English essential; Dutch/French advantageous
• Qualified internal auditor with experience managing regulatory inspections
• Professional quality qualification advantageous
• Experience with cleanroom construction and controlled environment validation advantageous
• Understanding of pharmaceutical engineering standards

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