Project Engineer

-; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Fawdon, Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an experienced Project Engineer. This role involves developing project plans, preparing Capex estimates, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing installations. Candidates should have a minimum HND in Engineering and demonstrated project management experience. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package, along with opportunities for growth in a dynamic company.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Pension scheme

Holiday

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a Project Engineer required.
• Sound knowledge of project management and engineering techniques.
• Experience with regulatory authorities (MHRA, EMA) advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project plans for design and installation phases.
• Prepare high-level Capex estimates and timelines.
• Manage plant changes and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Project management techniques

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

HND in Engineering Discipline

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Project Engineer

Role: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Fawdon, Newcastle upon Tyne

Salary: Competitive + bonus + benefits

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our team to develop detailed project plans detailing the design, procurement, installation and commissioning phases of projects. Help prepare high level Capex estimates and timelines and develop detailed Capex costings for any speculative RFQ's. You will also prepare an Engineering Project Charter for each project. You will also be responsible for quality, maintain an awareness of cGMP within the Pharma industry and ensure that best practice is applied to process engineering designs, manage plant changes and ensure that department change controls and Deviations are closed out in an appropriate and timely fashion. As well as taking responsibility for EHS to ensure that suitably vetted contractors are employed on site as part of project delivery and that installations comply with ATEX directives where applicable, and that we are compliant with PSSR regulations and with CDM regulations for design and commissioning.

The Person

• Demonstrable experience as a Project Engineer with HND (minimum) in Engineering Discipline required
• Sound knowledge of project management and engineering techniques.
• Sound organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software eg Microsoft project
• Experience of multiple regulatory authorities (MHRA, EMA, other,) advantageous

The Rewards

In return, we offer a competitive salary and rewards package (including holiday, bonus and pension scheme). Not to mention the opportunity to genuinely make a difference in a new and dynamic role within a progressive and expanding business, at an exciting time of growing international reach.

How to Apply

If you possess the experience, passion and ability to make this role a success then we would like to hear from you. Please complete your Candidate Profile on our careers site to apply for this role. The closing date is 09/11/25. For more information, you can contact us on: [e-mail]

A Bit About Us

Accord Healthcare Europe is one of the fastest growing pharmaceutical companies in Europe. Accord has one of the largest market footprints of any European generic and biosimilars companies selling generic medicines in over 80 countries around the world. This global footprint enables us to deliver vital, affordable medicines to national health systems supporting healthcare professionals to transform patient lives worldwide. The approach of Accord is agile and inventive, always seeking to improve products and patients' access to them. Accord are driven to think differently and deliver more for the benefit of patients worldwide. To continue our growth, we're looking for the best and brightest technical minds and forward-thinking business professionals. Keeping our people at the heart of all we do, we offer rewarding opportunities for those looking for continued personal and professional growth, investing in training and development tailored to each individual's focus. So, if you're looking for an inclusive company to take your career to the next level, you're certainly in the right place; come and join us to make it better.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.