Process/Project Engineer

Join our Capital Projects team on a temporary basis as a Process/Project Engineer at our Haverhill manufacturing site to play a key role in supporting the development, design, execution, commissioning, and handover of engineering projects across the site.

This role requires a practical engineer with strong project engineering experience and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Your Responsibilities

You will:

Capital Project Delivery

• Lead the delivery of small to medium-sized capital projects across the site.

• Develop project scopes, user requirements, design specifications, cost estimates, and business cases.

• Manage projects through concept design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and handover.

• Coordinate project activities across multiple internal and external stakeholders.

• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Engineering Design & Technical Support

• Develop and review engineering designs for process equipment, utilities, and facility modifications.

• Generate and review engineering documentation, specifications, drawings, and technical assessments.

• Support design reviews and ensure proposed solutions meet operational, regulatory, and business requirements.

• Participate in risk assessments, HAZOPs, and design verification activities.

• Ensure designs comply with applicable engineering standards, GMP requirements, and site procedures.

Compliance & Asset Replacement Projects

• Deliver projects driven by equipment obsolescence, reliability improvements, regulatory requirements, and sustainability initiatives.

• Support the site's capital investment programme through effective project planning and execution.

• Ensure replacement assets and new installations are fit for purpose and aligned with future business needs.

• Drive robust engineering solutions that minimise operational disruption and lifecycle costs.

Project Engineering & Contractor Management

• Coordinate engineering contractors, equipment vendors, and specialist suppliers.

• Review contractor deliverables and technical submissions.

• Oversee installation activities to ensure safe and compliant execution.

• Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, and project close-out activities.

• Ensure project documentation is completed and handed over in accordance with company standards.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with Operations, Quality, Validation, EHS, and Maintenance teams throughout project lifecycle stages.

• Communicate project progress, risks, and key decisions effectively.

• Build strong working relationships with project stakeholders and external partners.

• Escalate issues and risks in a timely manner to support effective decision-making.

Our Requirements

Essential

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

• Experience delivering engineering and capital projects within an industrial or manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated capability in project engineering, design coordination, and project execution.

• Experience managing contractors and external equipment suppliers.

• Strong understanding of engineering design principles and project lifecycle delivery.

Desirable

• Experience within pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences, chemical, or other regulated industries.

• Knowledge of GMP-regulated environments.

• Experience supporting commissioning and qualification activities.

• Familiarity with capital project governance and change management processes.

Key Competencies

Engineering & Technical Capability

• Strong engineering design and problem-solving skills.

• Able to develop practical, compliant, and cost-effective engineering solutions.

• Comfortable working across a broad range of engineering disciplines and technologies.

Project Delivery

• Strong planning, organisation, and execution skills.

• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Focused on delivering commitments and achieving milestones.

Communication & Collaboration

• Builds credibility quickly with technical and operational stakeholders.

• Communicates effectively at all levels of the organisation.

• Works collaboratively while maintaining accountability for project outcomes.

Results Orientation

• Pragmatic and delivery-focused.

• Maintains high standards of safety, quality, and compliance.

• Proactively identifies and resolves project risks and obstacles.

Your Benefits

· Attractive Salary

· Training & Development

· Open and friendly working environment

Culture & Values

We bring our culture to life in the way we work every day. Our culture enables career development and talent management, we recognise that how we do things is as important as what we do, and our values set out how we achieve our goals and help us "do it right".

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to nurturing a culture of diversity and inclusion that contributes to improving innovation, performance, and engagement. We value transparency, mutual respect, and equal treatment of people. For this reason, we are firm in protecting our employees against any forms of discrimination.

We are Disability Confident - Committed which means we make reasonable adjustments to our process and offer interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. If you would like any assistance or require the application to be completed in a different format, please call or contact our Haverhill site reception.

Environment, Social and Governance

We strongly believe that the success of our company lies in its capacity to adapt to tomorrow’s challenges. Our responsibility as a company is to provide sustainability and resilience to the pharmaceutical value chain.

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Apply Today!

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