Project Engineer HVAC & Black Utilities (Pharma)

TL;DR

Project Engineer HVAC & Black Utilities (Pharma): Designing and validating technical solutions for HVAC and black utilities within pharmaceutical and biotech environments with an accent on technical compliance, supplier management, and project execution. Focus on monitoring construction and commissioning activities, managing technical documentation, and ensuring seamless integration with site operations.

Location: On-site in Brussels, Belgium (Sites in Braine-l’Alleud and Anderlecht). Hybrid options available (~20%).

Company

hirify.global is an international engineering and project management firm providing specialized services to the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors.

What you will do

• Define and validate HVAC and black utilities technical solutions during design phases.
• Review and approve engineering contractor deliverables and technical specifications.
• Manage technical documentation, tenders, and supplier selection processes.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary stakeholders to ensure alignment across project interfaces.
• Oversee construction and commissioning activities for HVAC and piping systems.
• Identify risks and deviations in quality, cost, and schedule to implement corrective actions.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in HVAC and engineering projects.
• Mandatory experience in pharmaceutical or biotech environments.
• Strong expertise in HVAC and a solid understanding of black utilities/piping.
• Proven ability to manage projects through both design and execution phases.
• Fluency in French and professional/technical English.
• Deep knowledge of HSE and site compliance requirements.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of industrial refrigeration systems.
• Experience in multi-site or complex infrastructure environments.
• Exposure to large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within a multidisciplinary environment alongside various Subject Matter Experts.
• Opportunity to handle a variety of projects, from small-scale to large infrastructure clusters.
• Structured onboarding with a handover period from the current SME.
• Hybrid work model allowing approximately 20% remote work.