Mechanical Supervisor (Pharmaceutical Construction)

Location: Onsite in Geel, Belgium; flexibility to work evening shifts on site is required

Company

hirify.global is an employee-owned international engineering, architecture, project delivery, and construction management firm delivering complex capital projects across life sciences, advanced manufacturing, energy, food and beverage, and mission-critical sectors.

What you will do

• Supervise mechanical installation teams working on process equipment, process piping, HVAC, and utility systems.
• Coordinate contractors, subcontractors, construction, engineering, commissioning, project management, and other site stakeholders.
• Monitor installation quality, safety, schedule, documentation, and compliance with approved drawings and technical specifications.
• Lead inspections, testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, system walkdowns, punch-list close-out, and turnover activities.
• Coordinate preservation and passivation activities to prepare equipment and systems for commissioning.
• Review method statements, risk assessments, permits, technical submissions, variations, claims, and contractor progress.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in mechanical installations.
• Knowledge of process piping, HVAC, and utility systems, with an understanding of GMP and validation requirements.
• Relevant mechanical engineering qualification or equivalent.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Fluent English required.
• Valid EU work authorization required.

Nice to have

• Pharmaceutical or cleanroom construction experience.
• Dutch or Belgian language skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on a major pharmaceutical construction project and a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.
• Employee-owned organization focused on sustainable project delivery.
• Inclusive workplace based on mutual respect, belonging, and diversity.
• Reasonable accommodations are available during the hiring process for candidates with disabilities.