Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer

Location: Liverpool, UK

Engagement Status: Contract

Overview

We are supporting the search for a Senior Project Engineer to play a key role in the scoping, delivery and cost control of capital engineering projects within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment. Working within Project Engineering and Operations, this position will lead multidisciplinary projects supporting cGMP, EHS, business continuity, cost reduction and sustainability objectives. The role will work across engineering, quality, production, maintenance and external partners to deliver projects from initial concept and investment proposal through procurement, construction, commissioning, qualification and final handover.

Requirements

• Lead the scoping and delivery of capital investment projects, evaluating technical alternatives and supporting the selection of appropriate engineering solutions.
• Develop project proposals, technical specifications, budget estimates, cashflow forecasts and supporting project management documentation.
• Manage approved multidisciplinary GMP projects, taking responsibility for project schedules, budgets, expenditure forecasting and timely capitalisation of new assets.
• Manage procurement and construction activities, including equipment supply and construction contracts, change control and supervision of consultants and contractors.
• Lead and participate in commissioning, qualification and project handover activities in collaboration with Quality Assurance, Production and Maintenance teams.

Hard Skills

• Strong experience managing capital engineering projects within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing User Requirement Specifications, detailed technical specifications and project engineering documentation.
• Demonstrable experience managing project budgets, schedules, cashflow forecasts and capital expenditure.
• Experience with procurement, equipment supply, construction contracts and engineering change control.
• Practical experience of commissioning, qualification, validation support and handover of equipment or facilities within a regulated environment.

Soft Skills

• Strong project leadership skills with the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively across engineering, quality, production and maintenance functions.
• Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple project priorities, budgets and schedules.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders, consultants and external contractors.
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach with the ability to evaluate alternatives, facilitate decision-making and manage project risks.

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering qualification or equivalent technical background appropriate to a senior project engineering role.
• Demonstrable experience delivering capital projects within pharmaceutical, biotechnology or another GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with cGMP, EHS and engineering standards in a regulated operational environment.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering projects from initial scope and investment proposal through construction, commissioning, qualification and handover.
• Knowledge of Construction Design and Management (CDM) requirements and experience undertaking CDM responsibilities would be advantageous.