CAPEX Manager

About Haleon

Haleon is a purpose-driven, global consumer health company dedicated to putting everyday health within reach of millions. Since its inception three years ago, the company has rapidly expanded and evolved, entering an exciting phase of ambitious growth and opportunity. Haleon's trusted portfolio includes leading brands like Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum®, blending profound human insights with reliable science. Guided by the “Win as One” strategy, Haleon focuses on its mission to deliver better everyday health with humanity, fostering an agile, high-performance culture that inspires continuous improvement.

Role Overview: CAPEX Engineering Manager

This role involves spearheading a multimillion-euro annual capital investment portfolio encompassing site engineering and infrastructure projects, including new construction, equipment upgrades, and facility improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive capital investment plan aligned with site strategy and long-term business objectives.
• Prepare detailed project proposals outlining cost, schedules, and resource needs while monitoring expenditure to maintain budget compliance.
• Maintain and own the site Facility Investment Plan ensuring it reflects strategic priorities accurately.
• Lead capital governance including monthly review meetings and project approvals; ensure all projects adhere to company capital management protocols and are recorded in project systems.
• Serve as Site Duty Holder for construction activities, upholding all safety and regulatory standards.
• Ensure compliance with financial, engineering, GMP, and audit standards, overseeing capital controls and the annual asset verification process.
• Manage full project lifecycles from concept to completion, driving cross-functional teams including engineers and contractors for safe, timely, and quality delivery.
• Oversee contractor and vendor relationships, including selection, negotiation, compliance monitoring, and facilitating contractor forums for performance enhancement.
• Maintain strong stakeholder engagement with senior personnel across engineering, operations, and finance, providing transparent updates on project status, risks, and outcomes.
• Drive continuous process improvements in capital project delivery and foster capability development through coaching and training engineers and project managers.
• Advance a culture of learning, high standards, and best practices in project delivery and capital management.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant company policies and regulatory requirements relating to capital projects, partnering closely with Finance for accurate asset tagging and project closure.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• Extensive experience overseeing capital projects with leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrated success delivering complex, high-value projects with strong financial stewardship.
• Proficiency in engineering, construction, contract management, and project management systems.
• Excellent communication skills and proven stakeholder management capabilities.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals or FMCG.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse and multicultural teams.
• Interest in integrating innovation, automation, and sustainability within projects.
• Strategic outlook combined with solid business acumen.
• Fluent verbal and written English communication skills.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

Haleon is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the consumers it serves. Differing backgrounds and perspectives are valued, supporting employee belonging and unleashing workforce potential. Candidates may be asked to voluntarily provide personal information to aid compliance and inclusion initiatives, handled confidentially and not influencing hiring decisions.

Application Accommodations

Applicants needing reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process are encouraged to communicate their requirements confidentially with recruiters to receive appropriate support throughout.