Project Engineer
Permanent – Newry, County Down, United Kingdom
The Project Engineer will support the Engineering Projects team in the delivery of capital, upgrade, and process improvement projects. The role requires ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, compliant with GMP and regulatory standards, while providing technical support across all phases of project planning, design, installation, and commissioning.
Main Activities / Tasks
* Support the Engineering Projects team in the planning, design, execution, and closeout of engineering projects.
* Prepare project documentation, drawings, specifications, and reports.
* Assist in project scheduling, resource coordination, cost monitoring and risk management.
* Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Production, QA, Maintenance and external contractors.
* Contribute to project meetings, providing technical input, progress updates, identifying potential issues or risks.
* Support commissioning, qualification and handover of systems.
* Perform hands‑on engineering tasks as required by the project scope.
* Review technical designs, specifications and installation plans for compliance with GMP and safety standards.
* Assist in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues during execution and commissioning.
* Document and control all engineering activities to be audit‑ready.
* Support development and updating of project-related documentation.
* Adhere to Health & Safety procedures and risk assessments.
* Participate in post‑project reviews to share lessons learned.
* Provide technical support to other engineering and maintenance teams as required.
* Perform any other duties as directed by management.
Qualifications
* Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Chemical or related engineering discipline.
* Proven experience supporting engineering or capital projects within a regulated environment (e.g. pharmaceutical, biotech, or manufacturing).
* Working knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements.
* Experience in commissioning, qualification and validation of systems.
* Knowledge of project management methodologies.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
* Good organisational and multi‑tasking abilities.
* Competence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project) and familiarity with engineering/document control systems.
* Experience working in pharmaceutical or life‑sciences environments.
* Applicants must be able to provide proof of right to work in the UK at the time of application.
Additional Information
* We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a Visa currently.
* This role is based on a site that produces penicillin and is not suitable for those with a penicillin allergy.
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