Project Engineer - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Smart4Sciences
Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
1 May 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Project Engineer - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

I am currently recruiting for an experienced Project Engineer for a highly regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation; the role is for the develop of their manufacturing facility, clean room experience will be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities for the Project Engineer

Manage end-to-end delivery of engineering projects such as, equipment installation, upgrades, facility improvements.

Support validation activities IQ/OQ/PQ)and documentation for these.

Troubleshoot new equipment, communicate with Vendors and Suppliers for this.

Coordinate internal teams and external contractors, ensuring the timeline is being met and within budget.

Identify and implement process and equipment improvements.

Support Qualification of new facilities such as Clean Rooms.

Requirements for the Project Engineer

5 years' experience working to pharmaceutical cGMP standards.

Experience leading pharmaceutical projects, up to £5 Million.

Educated to a degree level within Engineering.

To apply for the Project Engineer please contact Liam Shannon at Smart4Sciences on (phone number removed)

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