Senior Project Engineer

SRG; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SRG is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to lead capital investment projects in a highly regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment in West Yorkshire, UK. You will drive end-to-end delivery from concept through to handover, manage budgets, scopes and schedules, and ensure GMP compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management and a proven track record delivering complex projects in regulated sectors; experience with utilities, facilities and process

Qualifications

• Lead end-to-end capital engineering projects from concept to handover.
• Develop business cases, project scopes, budgets and financial justifications.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to agreed quality standards.
• Manage contractors and external suppliers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Demonstrable leadership capability and strong stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of capital engineering projects from concept through implementation and handover.
• Develop business cases, project scopes, budgets and financial justifications.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to agreed quality standards.
• Manage contractors and external suppliers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive improvements in manufacturing equipment reliability and performance.
• Support GMP-compliant facility, utilities and process equipment projects.
• Maintain project documentation, risk assessments and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with production, engineering and operations teams to resolve complex technical challenges.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Regulatory compliance

Education

Engineering degree

Degree in related engineering discipline

Job description

Our client, a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to lead the delivery of capital investment projects across a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineering professional who combines strong technical expertise with proven project management capability. You'll play a key role in delivering equipment, utilities, infrastructure and process improvement projects that enhance site performance, safety, compliance and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of capital engineering projects, from concept through to implementation and handover.
• Develop business cases, project scopes, budgets and financial justifications.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to agreed quality standards.
• Manage contractors and external suppliers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive improvements in manufacturing equipment reliability, efficiency and performance.
• Support GMP-compliant facility, utilities and process equipment projects.
• Maintain project documentation, risk assessments and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with production, engineering and operational teams to resolve complex technical challenges.
• Deliver training and knowledge transfer to operators and engineering teams to minimise recurring equipment issues.
• Promote best practice in health, safety, environmental and quality standards across all activities.

About You

• Degree qualified in an Engineering discipline or equivalent.
• Proven experience delivering complex engineering projects within pharmaceutical, life sciences, FMCG, chemical, food, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and process engineering systems.
• Experience managing contractors, budgets and project timelines.
• Demonstrable leadership capability, either through direct line management or technical leadership responsibilities.
• Knowledge of GMP environments and regulated manufacturing standards.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Project Management qualification such as APM PMQ, PRINCE2 or equivalent.
• Experience of design and construction projects, including utilities, facilities and process equipment.
• NEBOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Experience with continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.