Turnover Engineer

Overview
We have a requirement for a Facilities & Utilities Turnover Engineer for a large scale Pharmaceutical Construction Project near Frankfurt.

Who We Are
PM Group is an employee owned, international project delivery firm with a team of 3,800+ people. We are focused on growing a sustainable business centred around our people, our clients and trade partners.

We are a leading international engineering, architecture, project and construction management firm with a network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US. We have a multi-discipline team who deliver complex, capital projects in the life sciences, mission critical/ICT, advanced manufacturing, energy and food and beverage sectors.

Our Vision is to be a highly valued and creative delivery partner, building a more sustainable world with our clients. To do this our people are key and is where you can play a part. We are continually looking for experienced professionals to join our team.

Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities

• Develop a full understanding of the scope, functionality, boundaries, and interfaces of assigned Facility and Utility systems (e.g., HVAC, boilers, compressed air, chilled water, steam, condensate, BMS/controls, potable & process water, electrical distribution, wastewater, chemical dosing, etc.).
• Manage system turnover and handover activities for Facility & Utility systems, including walkdowns, punch list creation & closure, test pack tracking, and documentation control.
• Prepare Turnover Dossiers for allocated Facility & Utility systems, ensuring master drawings, P&IDs, single line diagrams, functional descriptions, O&M manuals, vendor documentation, and testing records are complete.
• Ensure all construction and vendor scope is clearly defined, allocated, and coordinated, avoiding scope gaps across mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and controls interfaces.
• Collaborate closely with the Turnover Manager, Construction Planner, Construction Supervisors, and Contractors to maintain accurate turnover system status and forecasts.
• Conduct progressive walkdowns to review installation progress, quality, and readiness for testing and commissioning.
• Coordinate with contractors and trades to verify construction work readiness and ensure required documentation (ITRs, test packs, redlines, as-builts, release notes) is available.
• Participate in daily turnover and readiness meetings, reporting progress, risks, schedule impacts, and punch list trends for Facility & Utility systems.
• Interface with Commissioning Engineers and Operations/User Teams to communicate turnover readiness, punch list status, system constraints, and planned handover milestones.
• Lead system walkdown inspections with contractors, commissioning, and client/end users to confirm completion to design and specification.
• Record, categorize, and manage all punch list items through closure, expediting resolution with responsible contractors and vendors.
• Verify all documentation required for turnover and final handover, including QA/QC records, material certifications, performance and pressure test records, calibration reports, flushing and cleaning records, FAT/SAT results, and energization documentation.
• Compile complete Turnover Dossiers and handover packages for signature and acceptance by the Commissioning and Operations teams.
• Identify and escalate issues, blockers, or schedule deviations to the Turnover Manager to maintain delivery targets.

Qualifications

• Degree educated or strong trades' background
• Previous construction and/or turnover supervision experience essential
• Experience on life science or mission critical projects desirable
• Previous PM Group experience desirable.
• Excellent reporting and communication skills
• Ability to act within a team essential

Why PM Group?
As an employee-owned company, we are inclusive, committed and driven. Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability are the heart of our new 2025 business strategy.

Click here to read more in our
2024 Environmental, Social and Governance Report.
Inclusion and Diversity are core to our culture and values. Wherever we work, we commit to a culture of mutual respect and belonging by building a truly inclusive workplace rich in diverse people, talents and ideas. Valuing the contributions of all our people and respecting individual differences will sustain our growth into the future.

PM Group is committed to ensuring our hiring process is fair and accessible to all and will provide candidates with disabilities with reasonable accommodations required to participate in the recruitment process. If you require any assistance in this regard, please let us know.