Engineering & Construction

Facilities built by the right people.

The pharmaceutical industry is in the middle of its largest ever construction cycle. Hundreds of billions of dollars are being invested in new manufacturing facilities, CDMO expansions, and advanced therapy production sites across the US and Europe. Every one of these projects depends on experienced engineering and construction leadership to deliver — on time, on budget, and to GMP standards.

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SCI E&C is a specialist executive search practice focused exclusively on engineering, construction, and capital project delivery within the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector. We place the senior leadership responsible for designing, building, commissioning, and handing over complex regulated facilities — from concept through to operational readiness.

Our consultants recruit Director-level, VP-level, and C-suite professionals, as well as senior engineers and technical leaders, across the full pharma facility lifecycle, serving pharmaceutical manufacturers, biotechs, CDMOs, engineering consultancies, EPCM firms, and specialist pharma construction contractors across the United States and Europe.

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E&C SECTOR EXPERTISE

Life Sciences

Engineering and construction leadership for pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotech, and CDMO facility builds — from large-scale biologics plants and sterile fill-finish facilities to API production sites and advanced therapy manufacturing environments.

Capital Projects & Construction Delivery

Leadership across the full delivery lifecycle of complex pharma facility builds — from early-stage capital planning and CAPEX strategy through to site management, contractor oversight, and safe, compliant project completion.

Engineering & Technical Design

Hiring across the technical disciplines that define pharmaceutical facility performance — including process engineering, HVAC and clean utility systems, cleanroom environments, automation and controls, and front-end engineering design for GMP manufacturing.

Data Centers

Leadership hiring for the design, construction, and commissioning of data center facilities supporting pharmaceutical R&D, AI compute, and digital operations — where life sciences meets critical digital infrastructure.

Meet Our Specialists

  • Brett Lofthouse

    FOUNDER / MANAGING DIRECTOR

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  • Clinton Lofthouse

    SPECIALIST RECRUITER

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  • Jack Richardson

    SPECIALIST RECRUITER

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  • Karl Holland

    SPECIALIST E&C RECRUITER

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  • "I’ve been a friend of Brett’s for years now. I worked with him as the candidate in the beginning and had such a wonderful experience that I stayed in touch with him and we developed a friendship. Fast forward several years later and our conversations turned into a request for support, and he delivered. The whole process was seamless, and he made it as frictionless as possible along the way. I gave honest feedback of each candidate I interviewed and overtime the candidates became more and more aligned to our company culture. Not just suitable for the role, but suitable to fit within our organisation and be a valued long term member of the team. I would tell anyone who asks for recruiting support to work with Brett and SCI, and just ignore the rest.”

    — Gearoid O’Sullivan

    Business Unit Manager

  • "I’ve known Brett for many years and have had the opportunity to see first-hand the way he operates within the life sciences engineering and construction space. What sets Brett apart is that he is genuinely embedded in the industry, not just working alongside it as a recruiter. He has built a strong global network across life sciences EPC, with deep connections spanning both technical specialists and senior leadership. This gives him a level of insight and access that is difficult to replicate. Brett understands the complexities of our sector, from project delivery through to organisational build-out, and he approaches every search with that context in mind. He is not simply filling roles, he is helping secure the talent they need to execute critical projects and drive growth. I would strongly recommend partnering with Brett and Stanley Cowton International.”

    — Padraig J Finn

    Global Senior Vice President Business Acquisition & Growth

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