Project Engineer - Capital Projects

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer – Capital Projects to lead and support the delivery of complex capital projects within a highly regulated pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineering professional with a strong background in project engineering, design coordination and construction management in a live operational facility. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering projects safely, efficiently and to the highest standards of quality, compliance, cost and schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate capital project engineering activities across a portfolio of site projects.
• Manage design consultants, contractors and specialist suppliers to ensure delivery against agreed scopes, specifications, budgets and milestones.
• Review and approve engineering and design documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Develop and maintain project schedules covering design, pre-construction, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering and construction work packages, ensuring effective transition from design through construction to operational handover.
• Monitor on-site construction activities and verify compliance with approved designs, building regulations, planning requirements and quality standards.
• Work closely with construction management teams to ensure projects are delivered in accordance with agreed methodologies and change control procedures.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify potential site hazards, assess project risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Provide regular project progress reports and communicate key updates, risks and issues to relevant stakeholders.
• Support the development and implementation of capital project engineering processes, procedures and best practices.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to project engineers, particularly in civil, structural and architectural (CSA), mechanical and electrical (M&E) design and construction.
• Coordinate planning applications and associated work packages, including relevant building control and fire certification requirements.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering, cost optimisation and continuous improvement.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience leading and delivering capital projects within the pharmaceutical or medical device industry.
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects in a live manufacturing or operational environment.
• Strong background in project engineering, construction management and multidisciplinary project delivery.
• Experience managing design consultants, contractors, suppliers and other professional service providers.
• Proven ability to manage project scope, budgets, schedules, risks and change control.
• Experience developing and managing project programmes across design, pre-construction, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Strong understanding of CSA and M&E design and construction principles.
• Knowledge of quality, health, safety and environmental requirements within regulated manufacturing environments.
• Sound understanding of planning applications, building regulations, building control and fire certification processes.
• Knowledge of construction legislation, compliance requirements and modern construction methodologies.
• Experience interpreting technical specifications, tender documentation and engineering drawings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and project scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Professional engineering registration or membership of a recognised engineering institution is desirable.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit or other relevant design software.
• Experience in value engineering and the implementation of cost-saving initiatives.
• Knowledge of capital project procurement and sourcing processes.
• Experience with Factory Mutual requirements.
• Experience implementing or improving project engineering management systems and procedures.
• Familiarity with commissioning, qualification and operational handover requirements in regulated facilities.

The Ideal Candidate

You will be a proactive and technically strong Project Engineer who can lead multidisciplinary teams, manage contractors and consultants, and drive projects from initial design through to construction and handover. You will be comfortable working in a live operational environment, balancing competing priorities while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, compliance and delivery.