Mechanical - Turnover Engineer

Overview

We have a requirement for a Mechanical Turnover Engineer for a large scale Pharmaceutical Construction Project near Frankfurt.

Responsibilities

• Managed full turnover and handover of complex mechanical systems on a large-scale pharmaceutical construction project near Frankfurt, ensuring compliance with GMP, project specifications, and strict regulatory requirements.
• Developed in-depth understanding of system scope, functionality, and critical interfaces across mechanical, electrical, and automation disciplines within a highly regulated environment.
• Prepared and compiled comprehensive Turnover Dossiers in line with pharmaceutical validation standards, including P&IDs, as-built drawings, O&M manuals, vendor documentation, and test/commissioning records.
• Led structured system walkdowns with construction, commissioning, and client teams to verify installation quality, completeness, and readiness for CQV (Commissioning, Qualification, Validation) phases.
• Coordinated closely with contractors and vendors to ensure timely completion of construction activities and availability of critical documentation such as ITRs, test packs, redlines, and as-built records.
• Managed and drove closure of punch list items, prioritizing critical and GMP-impacting issues to meet aggressive project milestones.
• Tracked and reported system completion status, turnover readiness, risks, and schedule impacts to senior project stakeholders.
• Collaborated with CQV teams and end users to support seamless system handover, ensuring full alignment with validation and operational requirements.
• Verified QA/QC and compliance documentation, including pressure testing, flushing/cleaning records, material traceability, and certification packs in line with pharmaceutical standards.
• Proactively identified and escalated interface issues, constraints, and risks to maintain project delivery targets within a fast-paced, high-value construction environment.

Qualifications

• Degree educated or strong trades' background
• Full fluency in German (Written & Oral)
• Previous construction and/or turnover supervision experience essential
• Experience on life science or mission critical projects desirable
• Previous PM Group experience desirable.
• Excellent reporting and communication skills
• Ability to act within a team essential

Who we are

PM Group is an employee owned, international project delivery firm with a team of 3,800+ people. We are focused on growing a sustainable business centred around our people, our clients and trade partners.

We are a leading international engineering, architecture, project and construction management firm with a network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US. We have a multi-discipline team who deliver complex, capital projects in the life sciences, mission critical/ICT, advanced manufacturing, energy and food and beverage sectors.

Our Vision is to be a highly valued and creative delivery partner, building a more sustainable world with our clients. To do this our people are key and is where you can play a part. We are continually looking for experienced professionals to join our team.