Project Engineer, Pharma Engineer

Role Overview

Central Employment is working on behalf of a leading global pharmaceutical organisation to recruit a Project Engineer for a 18–24 month contract. This role will support the delivery of a major capital project involving the design, construction, and commissioning of a new packing hall and warehouse facility. The ideal candidate will have experience in pharmaceutical or GMP-regulated environments and a background in capital project delivery, with exposure to equipment systems and/or mechanical utilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering scopes across utilities, facilities, and equipment systems.

• Lead mechanical utilities work streams (HVAC, compressed air, water systems, drainage).

• Plan and execute live site tie-ins and cutovers with minimal operational disruption.

• Develop URS, support procurement, and manage supplier technical interfaces.

• Review engineering and vendor documentation (drawings, FAT/SAT, O&M manuals).

• Support installation, commissioning, and qualification (DQ, IQ, OQ).

• Ensure compliance with GMP, EHS, and regulatory requirements (MHRA, FDA).

• Coordinate contractors and stakeholders across operations, quality, and engineering.

• Support project delivery, risk management, and final handover documentation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Engineering degree (or equivalent) with capital project experience.

• Experience in pharmaceutical/GMP environments.

• Knowledge of equipment delivery, commissioning, and validation.

• Experience with utilities/building services and live site tie-ins desirable.

Skills

• Working knowledge of GMP, GDP, and pharma standards.

• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

• Effective communicator across teams, suppliers, and contractors.

• Comfortable working on fast-paced project sites.