Senior Project Manager - Pharmaceutical Equipment in Halewood, Merseyside

Energy Jobline CVL; Knowsley; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global job board is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Liverpool. The ideal candidate will manage end-to-end pharmaceutical engineering projects, ensuring compliance and timely delivery. The role offers a salary between £55,000-£65,000, hybrid working options, and a range of employee benefits. This is a great opportunity for those with strong project management and leadership skills seeking to make a significant impact in the energy sector.

Benefits

4% employer / 4% employee pension contributions

25 days holidays + bank holidays

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 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.
• Commercially aware, with solid budgeting and forecasting experience.
• Comfortable working in SME environments.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of bespoke pharmaceutical engineering projects.
• Lead planning, scheduling, and budgeting activities.
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients.
• Oversee FATs, site installations, and commissioning activities.
• Support negotiation and management of scope changes.

Skills

Project coordination

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

GMP compliance

Education

Degree in Engineering or Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Position: Senior Project Manager

Location: Liverpool

Salary: £55,000-£65,000

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).

Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.