Project Engineer - (Longterm Contract)

NRL; Irvine; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering client of NRL in Irvine, Scotland is seeking a Project Engineer for ongoing contract work in a regulated pharmaceutical environment. The successful candidate will manage all phases of EPC projects, ensuring technical delivery and contractor management while being part of an integrated project team. Applicants should have an HNC/HND in engineering, experience in the process industry, and strong project controls knowledge. The role offers a competitive hourly rate and a structured project pipeline with a supportive team.

Benefits

Stable workload and structured project pipeline

Collaboration with experienced technical professionals

Qualifications

• Experience delivering multi-discipline EPC projects in a pharmaceutical or similar regulated setting.
• Familiarity with managing external suppliers and contractors.
• Strong working knowledge of project controls and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all phases of EPC projects.
• Direct involvement in technical delivery and scheduling.
• Manage contractor relationships and site-based activities.

Skills

Project controls knowledge

Scheduling (Primavera P6 preferred)

Client representation

Education

HNC/HND in electrical, mechanical, or instrumentation engineering

Job description

NRL's engineering client is looking to recruit a Project Engineer on a longterm ongoing contract basis.
This role supports the delivery of complex engineering projects in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

To support growth they are looking to recruit a Project Engineer with a proven track record in a Process industry and executing multidisciplined projects from inception through completion, ideally based around process manufacturing, process equipment and containment though not necessarily in a Pharmaceutical environment.

The opportunity will be based at the client site facility on a full time basis in Irvine, Scotland to ensure delivery while working as part of an integrated project team.

You’ll be responsible for coordinating all phases of EPC projects, with direct involvement in technical delivery, scheduling, and contractor management.


What you will need

• HNC/HND in electrical, mechanical, or instrumentation engineering
  
  
• Experience delivering multi-discipline EPC projects in a pharmaceutical or similar regulated setting
  
  
• Strong working knowledge of project controls and scheduling (Primavera P6 preferred)
  
  
• Familiarity with managing external suppliers, contractors, and site-based activities
  
  
• Comfortable representing project teams in client-facing settings

What’s in it for you

• Position with a stable workload and structured project pipeline
  
  
• Hourly rate in line with required experience
  
  
• Work closely with experienced professionals in a technical, delivery-focused team
  
  
• Involvement in all stages of the project lifecycle, from concept to commissioning
  
  
• Clear reporting structure and defined responsibilities within a well-established process
  
  

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