Principal Engineer

Oxford BioMedica Limited; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in the UK is seeking a Principal Engineer to manage complex capital projects in a hybrid role. The ideal candidate will possess a technical degree and have over 5 years of project management experience, particularly in MEP and architecture. This position emphasizes leadership and communication skills within a collaborative team environment. Competitive benefits and a commitment to excelling in project management are key features of this role.

Benefits

Competitive total reward packages

Well-being programmes

Career development opportunities

Supportive culture

State-of-the-art labs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management or project engineering experience in a technical environment.
• PMP certification is strongly desired.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital projects from initiation through planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Drive project scope definition and resource management.
• Oversee project closure and ensure deliverables are completed.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Knowledge of MEP

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

Smart Sheets

MS Project

Prima Vera

Job description

We're currently recruiting for a Principal Engineer for the Engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for working to deliver projects of significant complexity in a fast paced and cross‑functional environment, playing a key part in advancing our mission and making a real difference. This is a hybrid role where the candidate will need to draw on strong project engineering and project management skills to enable capital project success. It focuses on the technical aspects of projects, as well as the project management of resources, schedules, budgets; and will identify, manage, and communicate risks to ensure project success.

Responsibilities

• Supporting GMP manufacturing facility capital projects from a project engineering standpoint
• Driving and owning MEP, architectural, and construction specification deliverables; act as a primary point of contact between OXB and Construction Management firms, as well as various subcontractors
• Managing capital projects of varying scope and complexity, from initiation through planning, execution, monitoring, and closure
• Driving definition of project scope, development and management of resources and budget, team member selection, customer buy‑in, vendor selection and management, project approval
• Monitoring project progress, helping the project team identify and overcome roadblocks and challenges
• Overseeing project closure and ensuring that deliverables are completed inclusive of coordinated after‑action reviews
• Understanding and communicating business drivers for projects that are proposed and helping drive the project approval process
• Contributing to build and enforce a culture of business‑driven, strategic capital investment by setting high expectations for excellence in project management and identifying and incorporating project management best practices

Qualifications

• A technical (engineering, science) bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Knowledge of and experience in MEP, Architecture, facility construction
• 5+ years of project management or project engineering experience in a technical environment
• PMP certification is strongly desired
• Strong knowledge of project management tools and techniques (critical path, Gannt charts, Work Breakdown Structure, etc.)
• Experience and working knowledge of Smart Sheets / MS Project / Prima Vera or other enterprise‑level PM tools
• Outstanding written and verbal communication, listening, and presentation skills at all levels of the organization, and a focus on developing productive relationships with customers and with team members
• A desire and ability to lead cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced and collaborative environment and set those teams up for success in project execution
• Adaptability to thrive in a nimble, dynamic, and rapidly changing environment

Our Mission

At OXB, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're on a mission to enable life‑changing therapies to reach patients around the world—and we're looking for passionate individuals who embody our core values every day: Responsible, Responsive, Resilient, and Respectful.

OXB is a quality and innovation‑led viral vector CDMO with a mission to enable its clients to deliver life‑changing therapies to patients around the world. One of the original pioneers in cell and gene therapy, we have more than 25 years of experience in viral vectors; the driving force behind the majority of gene therapies. OXB collaborates with some of the world's most innovative pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, providing viral vector development and manufacturing expertise in lentivirus, adeno‑associated virus (AAV) and adenoviral vectors. OXB's world‑class capabilities span from early‑stage development to commercialisation. These capabilities are supported by robust quality‑assurance systems, analytical methods, and depth of regulatory expertise.

Benefits

• Competitive total reward packages
• Well‑being programmes that support your mental and physical health
• Career development opportunities to help you grow and thrive
• Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
• State‑of‑the‑art labs and manufacturing facilities
• A company that lives its values: Responsible, Responsive, Resilient, Respect

We want you to feel inspired every day. At OXB, we're future‑focused and growing fast. We succeed together—through passion, commitment, and teamwork. Ready to Make a Difference? Collaborate. Contribute. Change lives.