About this opportunity
Make your mark for patients
We are looking for a Global HVAC & Black Utilities Expert who is innovative, collaborative, and technically experienced to join our Engineering & Sites and Facilities team, based at our UCB campus located in Braine-l’Alleud, Walloon Brabant, Belgium.
About the role
As our Global HVAC & Black Utilities Expert, you will be the global reference for HVAC and Black Utilities across UCB. You will define technical strategies and engineering standards, support major CAPEX projects, and help shape the future of our manufacturing and research facilities worldwide. You will combine deep technical expertise with innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence to ensure robust, compliant, and future-ready utility systems across the UCB network.
Who you will work with
You will be part of the Physical Asset Management – Asset Technical Standards & Expertise team and report to the Technical Guidance Lead. You will collaborate closely with Engineering Leads, project teams, site utilities experts, facility managers, and external partners worldwide. You will also lead and connect a global network of HVAC and utilities specialists, continuously sharing expertise and best practices across UCB.
What you will do
You will define and deploy global HVAC & Black Utilities strategies and technical standards.
You will provide expert support for feasibility studies, concept designs, and CAPEX projects.
You will ensure compliance with cGMP, EHS, safety, and sustainability requirements.
You will perform HVAC analyses, thermal balances, and utilities assessments for critical projects.
You will mentor engineering teams and build technical capabilities across the global network.
You will identify innovations and promote digital solutions throughout the utilities lifecycle.
Interested?
For this role, we are looking for the following education, experience, and skills:
Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
Extensive HVAC and industrial utilities expertise within regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology environments.
Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid systems, automation, piping, and utility networks.
Experience with cGMP compliance, qualification, validation, and risk management methodologies.
Proven ability to lead complex projects and influence multidisciplinary stakeholders globally.
Professional proficiency in English and French, both written and spoken.
At UCB, we value diverse perspectives and encourage applications from individuals with different backgrounds, experiences, and ways of thinking. If you are passionate about engineering excellence, innovation, and creating sustainable solutions that support patients worldwide, we would love to hear from you.
Internal applicants should be in their current job for at least 12 months, must meet performance standards and are not on formal corrective/disciplinary process (PIP), warning, final warning, or compliance warning letters within the last 12 months. Please inform your Manager or your Talent Partner before applying to any internal job opportunities.
At UCB, we’ve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly stated in the description, this role is hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office, irrespective of your current contractual agreement. Should your current working arrangements differ, please contact your Talent Partner to discuss, before submitting your application.
UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on EMEA-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com . Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.
Requisition ID: 93740
Recruiter: Joachim Cemolin
Hiring Manager: Loirdi Laarari
Talent Partner: Katrien Jacobs
Job Level: MM II
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