Senior Project Engineer - Capital Projects

ECS Resource Group Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading CDMO seeks a Senior Project Engineer to manage high-value engineering projects within a GMP-compliant environment. This role offers opportunities for professional growth, supporting life-saving pharmaceutical initiatives while requiring demonstrated engineering expertise and leadership in project management.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for growth and development

Collaborative technical environment

Global project exposure

Qualifications

• 5+ years in engineering project delivery, 3+ in a regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of compliance standards and procurement processes.
• Proficiency in managing project budgets and communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of capital engineering projects.
• Manage validation and commissioning activities.
• Build and coordinate cross-functional project teams.

Skills

Project Management

Engineering Design

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Senior Project Engineer

Location: Loughborough (Fully On Site)

Salary: Circa 55,000

Are you ready to lead major engineering projects that make a real-world impact? A leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO) is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to deliver high-value, technically complex capital projects in a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge products in a GMP-compliant facility, with occasional travel to other UK or international sites as needed.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead the full lifecycle of capital engineering projects - from scoping through commissioning and handover
• Manage validation and commissioning activities (e.g. FAT/SAT, URS, IQ/OQ)
• Build and coordinate cross-functional project teams
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, vendor selection, and procurement strategies
• Engage stakeholders and support junior engineers across multiple sites

What we're looking for:

• 5+ years of experience in engineering project delivery, including 3+ in a regulated industry (pharma, food, FMCG)
• Degree-qualified in Engineering; Chartered (CEng) or working towards it preferred
• Proven ability to lead capital projects within a manufacturing setting
• Strong understanding of engineering design, construction, procurement, and compliance standards
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g. MS Project) and budget control
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills

What's on offer:

• Join a mission-driven CDMO supporting life-saving pharmaceutical products
• Work in a collaborative, fast-paced, and supportive technical environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Genuine opportunities for growth, development, and global project exposure

Apply now to play a key role in shaping the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing - and accelerate your engineering career in a high-impact, regulated setting.

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