About planetary
planetary is powering the bioeconomy. Operating out of Switzerland, we're building industrial‑scale biomanufacturing capacity and fermentation IP globally using our proprietary BioBlocks™ technology platform.
Job Description
CAPEX & Engineering Lead to drive large‑scale capital investment projects at our industrial fermentation facility in Aarberg. This role is central to scaling our biomanufacturing infrastructure and expanding mycoprotein and precision fermentation production.
Role Overview
You will take ownership of end‑to‑end CAPEX projects, from early design (FEL phases) through engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCM). Deliver on time, on budget, at the right quality.
What You’ll Do
Lead multi‑million € CAPEX projects from concept to commissioning across Europe, Asia and the Americas.
Own all project phases: FEL, engineering, procurement, construction and startup.
Manage external partners, EPCM contractors and internal stakeholders.
Align closely with production, engineering and operations teams.
Drive process optimisation and plant expansion.
Maintain tight control over budget, timelines and risk.
Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory and food‑grade standards.
Act as a hands‑on leader bridging strategy and on‑site execution.
Preferred Experience
10+ years in bioprocess or fermentation engineering, with hands‑on involvement in large‑scale plant design, scale‑up and commissioning.
CAPEX project ownership is a strong plus; deep understanding of the fermentation process is paramount.
Proven track record for large‑scale industrial projects up to €50 M.
Experience with EPCM project delivery models.
Full project lifecycle experience (FEL‑based execution).
Hands‑on, pragmatic, execution‑driven.
Fluent in English; German is a strong plus.
Profile
Engineering depth combined with project leadership.
Comfortable in a scale‑up/industrial start‑up environment.
Strong stakeholder management, technical and non‑technical.
Not a pure manager – a doer who gets projects built.
Additional Information
Contract Type: Full‑Time
Start Date: 18 May 2026
Location: Aarberg
Education Level: Master’s Degree
Experience: >10 years
Occasional remote authorized
Planetary is an equal opportunity employer actively recruiting for diversity. Through hiring we aim to close the gender gap, create opinion plurality, fight age discrimination, foster cultural diversity and promote freedom of self‑expression.
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