Europe is a global leader in the life science industry, with significant investments in CapEx projects driving innovation and expansion in Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Medtech Infrastructure and R&D Centres. Positive growth can be seen in Germany, Switzerland, France, Belgium and the Netherlands. In particular, Life Science hubs like the UK and Ireland stand out as they invest heavily in CapEx developments. These two nations are home to some of the continent’s most advanced and fast-growing Pharmaceutical and Biotech clusters, focusing on Biologics, Cell and Gene Therapy, and Vaccine Manufacturing verticals.
At NES Fircroft, we recognise the growing demand for specialised talent who can deliver technically complex builds that comply with GMP/GxP standards. This is especially important for greenfield and expansion projects and regulation-heavy builds, which must be completed on time and within budget. We specialise in engineering and technical recruitment for Life Science CapEx projects across Europe, ensuring you have access to the industry’s best talent.
Local and Industry Expertise
As a leading Life Science recruitment agency in Europe, we understand the local market well and have extensive experience sourcing skilled professionals for capital build projects. Our consultants are based across the continent, with over 15 regional offices and 20+ years of experience in the Life Science industry. We provide services that align with complex legislation and ambiguous market environments for seamless staffing solutions in the CapEx sector. We have local entities in key markets, including the UK and Ireland, comprising discipline-specific recruiters, compliance, payroll, and legal teams who understand the intricate hiring requirements necessitated for new facilities or retrofit projects.
Supported by a global network and in-depth knowledge of technical fields, we help major European companies build high-performing CapEx workforces that drive success.
Key Projects Supported
We source talent for various CapEx initiatives, ensuring you have qualified personnel to support your operations as needed. We place professionals for several developments throughout Europe, including:
- Greenfield
- Brownfield
- Expansion
- Retrofit
- Equipment Upgrades
- Tech Transfers
- Remediation
Our CapEx Workforce Solutions
Our recruitment services are efficient, flexible, and scalable, designed to adapt to your evolving business requirements. Our extensive knowledge of global mobility, local workforce availability, and regional labour laws positions us to guide clients on their CapEx talent needs effectively.
We provide contract and permanent staffing solutions, giving you the flexibility to scale your workforce based on project demands, ranging from individual deployments to complete project teams. Whether you require highly skilled engineers for short-term assignments or long-term project execution, our approach ensures you have the right talent at every stage of your capital investment. From talent sourcing to onboarding, we streamline the hiring process so you can focus on project delivery. Our in-country consultants fully comply with pan-EU and local employment regulations, guaranteeing all placements meet the highest legal and industry standards.
Our executive search division is a specialist function within a globally established corporation. We use our market research, reporting, and analytics expertise to identify and secure Board and C-suite leaders to head your operations.
In addition to our talent acquisition solutions, we provide our clients and candidates with a comprehensive "whole of market" approach that encompasses support and consolidation services. We manage all facets of worker-related provisions, supported by dedicated legal and commercial teams. Our capabilities include Employer of Record (EOR) solutions, enabling clients to engage international talent without needing local entity setup, support for background checks, visa and work permit processes, payroll and taxation systems, and logistical assistance for accommodation and travel. This ensures contractors are efficiently deployed on-site and comply with all EU regulatory requirements.
Supplying CapEx projects with top engineering and technical talent
CapEx projects in the Life Science sector require experienced engineers and technical staff who can manage large-scale expansions, construction initiatives, facility upgrades, and new production lines. We can connect you to skilled professionals across the entire project life-cycle, from the initial concept through to project completion, covering the following disciplines:
- Design and Construction
- Engineering
- Project Teams
- Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
- Validation and Quality
- Automation and IT
- Compliance and Documentation
- Supply Chain Management
What roles do we recruit for?
Our extensive European database and global infrastructure mean you can identify the best candidates for your project needs. This capability provides access to an extensive talent pool of local and international contractors with the requisite skill sets. We maintain large pools of vetted professionals across Europe, including:
- Project Controls/PMO
- Planning Consultants/Managers
- Cost Consultants/Managers
- Project Directors
- Construction Managers/Directors
- Project Engineers/Managers
- Process Engineers/Consultants
- CQV Engineering & Management
- CSV Engineers/Consultants
- Automation Consultants/Management
- Calibration Consultants
- Quality Consultants/Management
- Document Controllers
Our Regional Offices
We have local offices and expert teams knowledgeable about each country's culture and legal structures, and can communicate fluently with clients and candidates.
Life Science Markets We Support
Biotechnology & Specialty Pharma
Clinical Research
Scientific
Regulatory Affairs
Diagnostics
Digital Health
Medical Devices
Biometrics
Quality Assurance
Manufacturing & Tech Ops
