Position: Senior Project Manager
Location: Liverpool
Salary: £55,000-£65,000
This is a pivotal role for an experienced Project Manager looking to take ownership of high-value, technically complex projects in the pharmaceutical engineering sector. You'll join a collaborative and agile team environment, where your leadership will directly influence project success and customer satisfaction.
Job Overview
* Take full ownership of bespoke pharmaceutical engineering projects from initial handover to client delivery
* Lead planning, scheduling, and budgeting activities across multiple concurrent projects
* Define scope, deliverables, and key milestones with internal teams and clients
* Identify and manage project risks, changes, and issues effectively
* Serve as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring consistent and professional communication
* Coordinate internal teams across Engineering, Procurement, Assembly, and Quality to ensure timely execution
* Oversee FATs, site installations, and commissioning activities
* Ensure all project documentation and deliverables meet regulatory and technical requirements
* Manage project financials including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
* Support negotiation and management of scope changes, variations, and commercial agreements
* Ensure projects are delivered in full compliance with GMP, ISO 9001, and relevant safety standards
* Lead and contribute to continuous improvement in project delivery processes
* Set an example in leadership, communication, and professionalism within the project delivery team
Requirements
* Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical discipline
* Extensive experience managing engineering or manufacturing projects
* Experience delivering capital equipment or turnkey solutions (pharma or process industries ideal)
* Project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP) is desirable
* Comfortable working in SME environments with a hands-on, adaptable approach
* Strong background in cross-functional project coordination
* Proven leadership and stakeholder management capabilities
* Commercially aware, with solid budgeting and forecasting experience
* Knowledge of GMP, ISO 9001, and regulated industry compliance standards
* Proficiency in project planning tools such as Microsoft Project
* Clear customer focus and proactive expectation management
Salary & Benefits
Salary: £55,000-£65,000 depending on experience
Pension: 4% employer / 4% employee contributions
Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays
Additional Benefits
* RAC Breakdown Cover
* Death in Service (4x salary)
* Income Protection for long-term sickness
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)Discounts at major retailers
* Access to a comprehensive health & wellbeing app (virtual GP, mental health support,lifestyle advice)
Hybrid Working
Remote on Wednesdays and Fridays
Flexible Hours
* Start between 7:30-9:30 AM, finish between 4:00-5:30 PM
* Option to finish at 1 PM on Fridays by accruing time
* 5 flexible remote working days per year (bookable on any day)
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