Project Manager (Engineering Projects)

Almac Group; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Generous holiday allowance

Healthcare reimbursement

Job summary

Almac Pharma Services in Craigavon, UK, is hiring a Project Manager (Engineering Projects) to oversee a diverse portfolio of capital, engineering, and improvement projects within our Pharma Services unit. You will ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to high standards, collaborating with internal teams, suppliers, and clients across the Almac Group.

Applicants should have a degree in a scientific/engineering discipline or equivalent PM experience, with strong communication, stakeholder

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, or related technical discipline or significant PM experience in pharma will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated project management experience, communication and presentation skills, client and stakeholder engagement, and coordination of multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a diverse portfolio of capital, engineering, and improvement projects.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget, with high standards and technical oversight.
• Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers and clients across Almac Pharma Services and the wider Almac Group.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Technical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific/engineering discipline

Job description

Location:

Craigavon, UK

Hours:

37.5 hours per week: Monday – Friday

Business Unit

Pharma Services

Open To

Internal and External applicants

Ref No.

HRJOB11643

This position is a re-advertisement. Applicants who have applied for this role within the past six months need not reapply, as previous applications will not be reconsidered.

Who we are:

With over 55 years’ experience, Almac Pharma Services is an established, reliable and world leading outsourcing partner to the global pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.

The company provides tailored, quality-led and timely solutions from early and late phase pharmaceutical development, clinical and commercial drug product manufacture, product launch through to commercial packaging and global distribution.

The Role:

Almac Pharma Services are recruiting for a Project Manager (Engineering Projects) to join our Engineering Projects Department. In this role, you will oversee and manage a diverse portfolio of capital, engineering, and improvement projects—from equipment upgrades to the design and construction of new pharmaceutical facilities. You will be responsible for ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards, while providing technical oversight. You will collaborate closely with internal teams across Almac Pharma Services and the wider Almac Group, as well as with suppliers and clients. If you have proven engineering expertise and a track record of successful project delivery, we’d love to hear from you.

What you will need to be successful:

• Eligibility to work in the UK OR possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full time, permanent employment in the UK.
• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in a scientific, engineering, or related technical discipline OR Significant previous experience in a Project Management role or in the Pharmaceutical Industry will be considered in lieu of a Degree.
• Demonstrated project management experience, technical problem-solving abilities, effective communication and presentation skills, client and stakeholder engagement, and coordination of multi-disciplinary teams and site activities.

Further Information

For more information on the role responsibilities and the essential and desirable criteria, please review the job description attached to this job posting.

Why Build your career at Almac?

A fantastic salary and benefits package is available, including annual bonus, generous holiday allowance, healthcare reimbursement scheme, and a rewarding role where your work contributes to the advancement of human health.

At Almac, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Your future matters — and our approach is simple: we support, develop and reward our people, build fulfilling careers and together we advance human health. Find out more about our Support, Develop, and Reward initiatives here: https://www.almacgroup.com/careers/life-at-almac/

Closing Date

We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Monday 7th September 2026.