Project Engineer

Elanco; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco, a global leader in animal health, is seeking a Project Engineer to lead capital projects valued between £50K and £2M. The role involves project management, compliance, and financial control, ensuring successful project delivery while fostering a diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• Chartered status preferred for Site Discipline Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-discipline capital projects from development to completion.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Manage capital expenditure and track project costs.

Skills

Project Management

Engineering

Financial Control

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN), it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat diseases in farm animals and pets. Our vision is 'Food and Companionship Enriching Life,' and our approach to sustainability is embodied in the Elanco Healthy Purpose, which aims to improve the health of animals, people, the planet, and our enterprise.

At Elanco, we foster a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe diversity drives innovation, creativity, and business success. Join us to work with dynamic individuals, develop new skills, and advance your career.

Making animals' lives better makes life better. Join our team today!

Position Description:

The primary purpose of the Project Engineer role is to lead multi-discipline capital projects, typically valued between £50K and £2M, through all stages from initial development to final completion, commissioning, and handover.

Some Project Engineers also provide site support functions, including acting as 'duty holder' for statutory requirements within their discipline, particularly related to COMAH responsibilities.

Functions, Duties, Tasks

1. Project Feasibility/Profiling: Collaborate with site customer teams to identify, develop, and assess project requirements, supporting business cases and options. Prepare and approve scope definitions, process design sheets, drawings, and funding documentation, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards, and managing exceptions where necessary.
2. Procurement: Follow company procedures for procurement, review bids, and oversee procurement processes to ensure best value.
3. Consultancy/Technical Role: Provide engineering advice, develop site standards, and ensure technical compliance.
4. Site Discipline Responsibilities: Ensure statutory needs and company procedures are met, maintaining professional development in relevant areas.
5. Project Management: Review and approve scope changes, oversee contract resources, and ensure safe, cost-effective project delivery.
6. Planning/Scheduling: Maintain detailed project plans, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure adherence to schedules.
7. Validation: Review commissioning plans and ensure proper project and equipment turnover.
8. Financial Control: Manage capital expenditure, process requisitions, approve invoices, and track project costs.
9. Training and Handover: Ensure comprehensive transfer to operations for safe and compliant asset use.

Minimum Qualifications:

Engineering degree (chartered status preferred for Site Discipline Engineers). Elanco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected categories.