Senior Project Manager - Pharmaceutical Equipment

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager for a pivotal role in pharmaceutical engineering in Liverpool. The position involves taking ownership of high-value projects, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering, experience in project management, and a strong focus on customer satisfaction. This role offers a salary between £55,000 and £65,000, with remote work options on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Benefits

Pension: 4% employer / 4% employee contributions

Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays

RAC Breakdown Cover

Death in Service (4x salary)

Income Protection for long-term sickness

Employee Assistance Programme

Comprehensive health & wellbeing app

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing engineering or manufacturing projects.
• Experience delivering capital equipment or turnkey solutions.
• Project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of bespoke pharmaceutical engineering projects.
• Lead planning, scheduling, and budgeting activities across projects.
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients and coordinate internal teams.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgeting and forecasting

Cross-functional coordination

Customer focus

Education

Degree in Engineering or Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Position: Senior Project Manager

Location: Liverpool

Salary: £55,000-£65,000

This is a pivotal role for an experienced Project Manager looking to take ownership of high-value, technically complex projects in the pharmaceutical engineering sector. You'll join a collaborative and agile team environment, where your leadership will directly influence project success and customer satisfaction.

Job Overview

• Take full ownership of bespoke pharmaceutical engineering projects from initial handover to client delivery
• Lead planning, scheduling, and budgeting activities across multiple concurrent projects
• Define scope, deliverables, and key milestones with internal teams and clients
• Identify and manage project risks, changes, and issues effectively
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring consistent and professional communication
• Coordinate internal teams across Engineering, Procurement, Assembly, and Quality to ensure timely execution
• Oversee FATs, site installations, and commissioning activities
• Ensure all project documentation and deliverables meet regulatory and technical requirements
• Manage project financials including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
• Support negotiation and management of scope changes, variations, and commercial agreements
• Ensure projects are delivered in full compliance with GMP, ISO 9001, and relevant safety standards
• Lead and contribute to continuous improvement in project delivery processes
• Set an example in leadership, communication, and professionalism within the project delivery team

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical discipline
• Extensive experience managing engineering or manufacturing projects
• Experience delivering capital equipment or turnkey solutions (pharma or process industries ideal)
• Project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP) is desirable
• Comfortable working in SME environments with a hands-on, adaptable approach
• Strong background in cross-functional project coordination
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management capabilities
• Commercially aware, with solid budgeting and forecasting experience
• Knowledge of GMP, ISO 9001, and regulated industry compliance standards
• Proficiency in project planning tools such as Microsoft Project
• Clear customer focus and proactive expectation management

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £55,000-£65,000 depending on experience

Pension: 4% employer / 4% employee contributions

Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays

Additional Benefits

• RAC Breakdown Cover
• Death in Service (4x salary)
• Income Protection for long-term sickness
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)Discounts at major retailers
• Access to a comprehensive health & wellbeing app (virtual GP, mental health support,lifestyle advice)

Hybrid Working

Remote on Wednesdays and Fridays

Flexible Hours

• Start between 7:30-9:30 AM, finish between 4:00-5:30 PM
• Option to finish at 1 PM on Fridays by accruing time
• 5 flexible remote working days per year (bookable on any day)