Senior Project Engineer - Pharmaceutical

Smart4Sciences
Trinity Court, East Riding Of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
£50,000 – £60,000 pa

Salary

£50,000 – £60,000 pa

Seniority
Senior
Posted
26 Mar 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Senior Project Engineer

Smart4Sciences West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (On-site)

Senior Project Engineer - Pharmaceutical Utilities & Facilities (Permanent)

Location: West Yorkshire Salary: £50-£60k

The Role

We're looking for a Senior Project Engineer with a Chemical or Mechanical Engineering degree to lead CAPEX improvement projects in utilities and facilities within the pharmaceutical sector.

If you've successfully delivered projects in HVAC, Boiler, and Water systems and thrive in a regulated, GMP environment, you'll play a pivotal role in upgrading and optimising critical plant infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage CAPEX projects across HVAC, Boiler, and Water processes from concept to completion.

Define project scope, technical specifications, budgets, and schedules.

Collaborate with operations, maintenance, QA/QC, and regulatory teams to ensure seamless project delivery.

Ensure projects meet GMP, safety, and environmental standards.

Identify opportunities for process optimization and cost efficiencies.

Support commissioning, qualification, and handover of new or upgraded systems.

Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across projects.

What We're Looking For

Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.

Proven experience delivering CAPEX projects in pharmaceutical utilities/facilities.

Strong hands-on experience with HVAC, Boiler, and Water treatment systems.

Knowledge of GMP and regulatory compliance.

Excellent project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Ability to lead projects autonomously while collaborating across teams.Why Join

Take ownership of high-impact infrastructure projects in a leading pharmaceutical environment.

Work in a collaborative and innovative team.

Career growth and professional development opportunities.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Apply Now: Submit your CV and cover letter

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