Project Engineer / Manager

Project Engineer / Manager - Biopharma - Northumberland

We are currently recruiting for a Project Engineer / Manager to support the management and execution of projects throughout the full project life cycle from initiation to closeout.  The projects will include a diverse mix of capital and expense projects on Process, Utilities and Automation/IT (AIT) systems. The successful candidate will have frequent exposure to senior management as they execute projects that shape overall strategy and transform the site into a best-in-class Biopharmaceutical facility

Responsibilities:

• Project engineering of the Works. 
• Delivery of a portfolio of small – medium sized projects in accordance with the company project roadmap throughout the project lifecycle ensuring governance to current engineering standards and compliance with CDM regulations. 
• Strict GMP compliance to be adhered throughout the lifecycle of the project.  
• Coordination with the Principal Contractor and all other project team members to ensure completion to schedule. 
• Project management services to oversee the completion snags and any construction defects identified. 
• Project management services to oversee the completion of any installation, commissioning and qualification by liaising with the vendor, company Validation and any other company teams. 
• Weekly project progress reporting to the company Portfolio Manager. 
• Weekly project reporting to the PM Group/company Alliance Manager   

Deliverables: 

• Management of project scope 
• Coordination of key contractors and elements of work 
• Liaise with and manage key stakeholder expectations 
• Monitor project budget and provide accurate monthly reports 
• Attendance at daily update meetings 
• Ensure compliance with all HSE & CDM requirements 
• Ensuring compliance of project delivery with GMP requirements and company UKSL SOP’s 
• Develop and updated project schedule defined appropriately according to project stage-gate 
• Identify, record and monitor project risks, seeking escalation where required  
• Resource plan, where required, to include company resources; and to provide timely communication of when input of resourcing is required. 
• Other Deliverables in-keeping with the role of Project Engineer 

Qualifications:

• Degree in a relevant science/engineering discipline
• Junior to intermediate level Project Engineer/ Project Manager with experience in managing cross functional teams, delivering complex Manufacturing Facility and processing projects, in a highly automated GMP production environment
• Demonstrated capacity to effectively manage and execute projects from initiation to completion
• Full project lifecycle experience from end to end design through to C&Q and handover
• Understands project management process; programming, scope development, design development, implementation and project closeout