Overview
The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) aims to translate scientific discoveries into commercially sustainable solutions that address humanity's most pressing challenges. With a new 2‑million sq ft campus in Oxford, EIT seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead the delivery of capital projects, facility enhancements, and improvements across its sites. The role provides engineering support, oversees a small team, and ensures compliance, quality, and technical excellence of all projects.
Responsibilities
* Project Management & Delivery – manage engineering projects from conception to completion, including budgets, schedules, and quality standards.
* Produce and maintain detailed project documentation, records, and reports.
* Develop and present capital proposals and long‑term engineering strategies.
* Supervise and coordinate contractors and engineering teams, ensuring optimal resource utilisation and safe work practices (cGMP, site standards, EHS).
* Maintain awareness of current legislation, H&S requirements, and technological developments relevant to engineering and manufacturing.
* Support the creation of risk assessments and operating procedures to facilitate safe and compliant operations.
* Maintain effective communication with internal teams, management, and external stakeholders such as contractors, consultants, regulatory bodies, and local authorities.
* Provide regular updates to management and senior leadership on project progress, risks, and capital expenditure.
* Foster strong relationships within the Facilities team and across departments to ensure alignment with business priorities.
* Identify and evaluate opportunities for technological and process improvements.
* Recommend and implement new engineering practices to improve efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.
* Stay informed of advancements in digital and building management systems and assess their applicability to site operations.
* Be available for out‑of‑hours work or callouts when required.
Requirements
Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience
* Project Management including control of cost, programme, quality, and contractors.
* Ability to control and coordinate assigned engineering projects covering specification, design, cost and time estimation, planning, procurement, construction, commissioning, and validation, ensuring compliance with cGMP and site standards.
* Supervise contractors and optimise their utilisation, ensuring high quality delivery.
* Keep up to date with legislation, H&S issues, and new technological developments relevant to EIT and the industry.
* Work out of hours and attend callouts when required.
* Participate in strategy identification and evaluation, producing detailed equipment specifications and capital proposals when required.
* Maintain accurate records and compile reports.
* Write procedures for equipment and systems; support risk assessments for operational use.
* Deputise for other members of the Engineering and Maintenance department.
* Maintain a methodical, flexible approach with professionalism.
* Ensure safe working methods and practices are adopted by all subordinates or contractors.
* Manage housekeeping, tidiness, and general cleanliness of all working areas.
* Assist in training other staff.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* Apprenticeship or equivalent hands‑on experience in an engineering discipline.
* Experience with digital engineering tools and modern project delivery systems (e.g., BIM).
* Exposure to validation and commissioning within regulated industries.
* Experience in capital project approval and reporting at senior management level.
Benefits
Salary: £60,000‑£70,000 per annum (negotiable, depending on experience) + bonus + travel allowance.
* Enhanced holiday pay
* Pension
* Life Assurance
* Income Protection
* Private Medical Insurance
* Hospital Cash Plan
* Therapy Services
* Perk Box
* Electric Car Scheme
Why work for EIT
At EIT we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We build a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged and every voice is heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect and resilience, we inspire curiosity and a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact!
Terms of Appointment
* You must have the right to work permanently in the UK and a willingness to travel as necessary.
* You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford.
* During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and work may span multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.
* This position is primarily office/site‑based (Monday‑Friday, 08:30‑17:30), with occasional flexibility required for evening or weekend work.
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