Automation Project Engineer

Hunter Savage; Newry; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution

Healthcare cash plan

Life assurance

32 days annual leave

Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

Company sick pay

Subsidised canteen

Free on‑site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Hunter Savage is seeking an Automation Project Engineer to support automation and engineering projects within a regulated manufacturing environment in Newry, Northern Ireland. The role involves planning, design, execution, and ensuring compliance with GMP and safety standards.

The successful candidate will engage with various teams, manage project documentation, and provide technical support. The salary ranges from £44K to £52K, offering excellent benefits including a pension scheme, healthcare plan, and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Electrical, Automation, Mechanical, Chemical, or related engineering discipline.
• Experience in supporting automation, engineering, or capital projects in regulated environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, design, execution, and close‑out of automation projects.
• Collaborate with Production, QA, Maintenance, and contractors.
• Maintain accurate project records and documentation.

Skills

Automation engineering

Project management

GMP knowledge

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Engineering documentation systems

Job description

We are hiring for our client, a leading manufacturing organisation, who are seeking to appoint an Automation Project Engineer to join their Engineering Projects team. This is an excellent opportunity for an Automation Project Engineer to play a key role in the delivery of automation, capital investment, process improvement, and site upgrade projects within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

The successful Automation Project Engineer will support projects from concept through to commissioning and handover, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in compliance with GMP, regulatory, and safety standards. This role offers exposure to a wide variety of automation and engineering projects while working alongside experienced engineering, production, quality, and maintenance teams.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

• Join a major manufacturing employer with significant ongoing automation and capital investment projects
• Work on diverse automation and engineering projects from design through to commissioning
• £44‑£52K+ benefits package and long‑term career development opportunities

The Role

• Support the planning, design, execution, and close‑out of automation and engineering projects
• Assist with project scheduling, resource planning, cost tracking, and risk management
• Prepare engineering documentation, drawings, specifications, and reports
• Collaborate with Production, QA, Maintenance, and external contractors
• Support commissioning, qualification, validation, and handover activities
• Review technical designs and installation plans to ensure compliance with GMP and safety requirements
• Troubleshoot automation and technical issues during project delivery and commissioning
• Maintain accurate and audit‑ready project records and documentation
• Participate in project meetings and provide technical input and progress updates
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and post‑project reviews
• Provide technical support across automation systems and engineering operations

The Person

• Degree qualified (or equivalent experience) in Electrical, Automation, Mechanical, Chemical, or a related Engineering discipline
• Experience supporting automation, engineering, or capital projects within a regulated manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Competent with Microsoft Office and engineering documentation systems

Desirable

• Experience in commissioning, qualification, or validation activities
• Knowledge of project management methodologies
• Previous pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences, or highly regulated manufacturing experience
• Exposure to automation, controls, PLC, or process systems would be advantageous

The Rewards

• £44‑£52K (DOE)
• Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution
• Healthcare cash plan
• Life assurance
• 32 days annual leave increasing with service
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Company sick pay
• Subsidised canteen
• Free on‑site parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives
• Career progression and development opportunities