Facilities Manager (Dutch speaking) – Pharma/GMPAntwerpen Region, Belgium (Open to relocation) A rare and genuinely exciting opportunity has emerged at a fast-growing, pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) based in the Flemish region of Belgium.Backed by a specialist private equity investor, the business is at an exciting point, with capital committed for facility expansion and an ambitious plan to grow significantly in the coming years. The incoming Maintenance & Utilities Manager will be a cornerstone of that journey.This is not a maintenance role in the traditional sense. This is a leadership position with real impact, real autonomy, and a platform to shape an entire technical function.The companyOur client is a specialised pharmaceutical CDMO with an outstanding reputation for quality and reliability. Despite the institutional backing, the culture remains distinctly human. There is a genuine family feel here, a flat structure, fast decision-making, and a leadership team that listens. People are trusted to get on with things. If you know it’s right, you can make it happen, without navigating layers of bureaucracy.The roleReporting directly into the Plant Manager and sitting on the management team, you will take full ownership of the technical services function across the site. You will manage a team, with four direct report supervisors covering engineering, environmental controls, maintenance, and facilities.Your responsibilities will span:Full ownership of GMP utilities, purified water systems (a critical raw material for this business), HVAC and clean roomsEquipment maintenance strategy, with a strong focus on preventive maintenance to ensure production continuityCapital engineering projects, new equipment installation, design, and commissioningDriving continuous improvement and owning business continuity and disaster recovery planningPartnering cross-functionally with production, packaging, quality, and regulatory teamsWhat we’re looking forStrong experience in GMP environmentsDeep, hands-on knowledge of pharmaceutical GMP utilitiesProven experience leading technical or engineering teams in a regulated pharmaceutical settingFluent Dutch/Flemish (native level preferred) and strong EnglishThe maturity and credibility to lead a highly skilled, experienced technical teamExperience leading engineering or capital projectsComfort presenting to and engaging with external clients and regulatory bodiesOther relevant job titles: Utilities Manager, GMP Utilities Manager, Critical Utilities Manager, Facilities Manager (Pharma), Utilities & Facilities Manager, Engineering & Utilities Manager, Technical Services Manager, Site Engineering Manager, GMP Engineering Manager, Maintenance & Utilities Manager, Facilities & Engineering Manager, Site Services Manager, Infrastructure Manager (Pharma), Plant Engineering Manager, Technical Operations Manager, Head of Technical Services, Head of Facilities, Head of Engineering, Site Technical Lead, Engineering Lead, Technisch Manager, Manager Technische Dienst, Hoofd Technische Dienst, Utiliteiten Manager, Facilitair Manager (Farma), Onderhoudmanager (Farma), Bedrijfstechnisch Manager, Hoofd Utiliteiten, Hoofd Facilitaire Dienst, Technisch Diensthoofd, Manager Gebouwbeheer (Farma), Productie Technisch Manager, Technisch Operationeel Manager, Infrastructuur Manager (Farma)