Purpose of the Role
To manage and execute engineering projects within the Site Services Group, supporting equipment and process improvement initiatives while ensuring full compliance with site policies across Personnel, Quality, Engineering, Safety and Finance.
Key Responsibilities
Project & Engineering Management
Manage Utilities and Energy–related engineering projects in alignment with the site's project lifecycle framework.
Prepare feasibility studies, develop project scopes and manage project budgets.
Lead negotiation and management of external contractors and service providers.
Ensure "Right First Time" delivery of all capital projects.
Prepare and submit Requests for Capital Expenditure (RCE) for plant projects.
Operational & Technical Support
Provide engineering support to maximise availability and reliability of site process equipment and utilities.
Support engineering teams in improving equipment uptime and operational efficiency.
Deliver process engineering expertise, including technical troubleshooting and process optimisation.
Lead commissioning and validation of process equipment.
Manage and execute Process Safety projects and support overall site process safety initiatives.
Continuous Improvement & Collaboration
Identify, lead and deliver continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence.
Liaise with internal and external engineering personnel and maintenance providers for troubleshooting, installation, and commissioning.
Engage with global or corporate engineering platforms and forums where required.
Compliance & Safety
Ensure adherence to all site safety standards and safe working practices.
Maintain compliance with cGMP, regulatory requirements and engineering governance.
Support and comply with change control procedures.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a relevant discipline.
Minimum
2+ years' experience
as a Project Engineer.
5+ years' experience
in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry.
Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on schedule, within budget and to required quality standards.
Knowledge of cGMP and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements.
Experience in batch processing, automation, commissioning, validation and equipment reliability.
Working knowledge of distributed control systems (e.g., DeltaV).
Logical, structured, and hands-on problem-solving approach.
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