Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer for Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing
Description:
This is a senior technical leadership role where you will oversee all electrical systems, special systems, life safety and security systems across GMP and non-GMP facilities.
About the Job:
You will act as the site's primary Electrical Subject Matter Expert, responsible for design review, engineering compliance, construction support and commissioning oversight. You will work with various teams to ensure the safe, compliant and reliable delivery of electrical systems across the entire site.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the key electrical discipline lead and main point of contact for the project team
- Provide SME oversight for electrical, special systems, life safety and security systems
- Review and approve electrical drawings, datasheets, specifications and technical documentation
- Ensure all electrical work complies with regulatory, quality, EHS and engineering standards
- Act as system owner for electrical systems across GMP and non-GMP areas
- Participate in design reviews, 3D model reviews, HAZOPs, FATs, SATs and construction walkdowns
- Review vendor packages and technical submissions for electrical and special systems
- Guide A&E partners and contractors to ensure design compliance and execution quality
- Lead electrical SWAT activities, commissioning readiness and punch list closure
- Oversee TTOPs, VTOPs and support CQV documentation to full closure
- Support drawing management and handover processes
- Lead development and review of electrical bid packages and construction scopes
- Maintain Basis of Design intent throughout project execution
- Manage electrical-related budgets, schedules and engineering milestones
- Approve commissioning protocols and support electrical troubleshooting during startup
- Provide technical guidance for maintenance strategies and lifecycle planning
- Liaise with cross-functional groups to ensure full alignment across engineering, construction and operations
- Support schedule development, acceleration strategies and risk mitigation
- Ensure correct inspection, storage, installation protection and construction quality for electrical systems
Requirements:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- Qualified Electrician with strong industrial experience
- Minimum 10 years' experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing (design, construction, commissioning, operations)
- Extensive experience in MV/LV distribution, generators, UPS, lighting/emergency lighting, containment, voice/data, fire alarm, earthing/bonding, lightning protection, hazardous areas and life safety/security systems
- Strong understanding of electrical engineering codes, standards and best practice
- Experience delivering complex projects within operational GMP facilities
- Proven SME capability in troubleshooting and supporting electrical systems in a regulated environment
- Strong leadership, communication and cross-functional coordination skills
- Proficiency in MS Project, Auto CAD, Navisworks, SAP, Visio, BMS platforms and standard engineering tools
- Experience coordinating electrical planning and scheduling across multiple buildings and facilities