Project Engineering Manager | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | UK
We're supporting a key hire for a Project Engineering Manager at a growing pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Huddersfield.
This is a high-impact role with full ownership of a £5M–£30M CAPEX portfolio, covering:
* Site expansion
* Utilities and facilities upgrades
* New product introduction
* Automation and digital transformation
The Role
You'll lead end-to-end project delivery, from concept through to qualification and handover, while managing and developing a small team of Project Engineers.
This is a hands-on leadership role, combining technical oversight, stakeholder management, and team development.
Why This Role Stands Out
* Genuine ownership of CAPEX delivery, not just execution
* Opportunity to shape and improve engineering processes
* Growth environment with ongoing investment
* Strong exposure to senior leadership
* Ability to make a visible impact on site performance
The Environment
This isn't a fully mature, highly structured site.
They need someone who can:
* Bring structure and improve processes
* Influence across functions
* Balance delivery with team development
If you prefer highly structured, steady-state environments, this probably isn't the right fit.
What We're Looking For
* 10+ years in engineering / project environments
* Experience managing multi-project CAPEX portfolios
* Background in pharma or regulated manufacturing (GMP)
* Proven end-to-end project delivery experience
* Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
Interested?
If this sounds like you, or you'd like to explore further, feel free to message me directly or apply here.