Senior Project Engineer - #2189247

Cpl is partnering with a global biopharmaceutical manufacturer to recruit a Senior Project Engineer for its North West site. This is a senior technical role with ownership of capital projects from initial proposal through to handover, supporting cGMP compliance, EHS, business continuity, cost reduction and sustainability.

You’ll lead cross-functional teams on multi-disciplinary GMP projects, with responsibility for scope, budget and schedule. This is an individual contributor role reporting to the Senior Manager, Project Engineering.

What you’ll do

• Develop accurate, timely investment proposals in line with the site’s capital expenditure plan.
• Evaluate alternatives and guide the selection of the preferred solution.
• Contribute to User Requirement Specifications and develop detailed technical specifications.
• Coordinate design and safety studies.
• Produce budget estimates and cashflow forecasts, and support Business Cases and project documentation.
• Manage the budget and schedule of approved projects, including status reporting, meeting cashflow forecasts and timely capitalisation of new fixed assets.
• Manage procurement and construction, including equipment supply and construction contracts, change control, and the supervision of consultants and contractors.
• Discharge CDM duties where appropriate.
• Manage and participate in commissioning, qualification and handover alongside Quality Assurance, Production and Maintenance.
• Ensure all training, drawings and documentation are in place for validation, operation and maintenance.
• Uphold high standards of GMP, safety and housekeeping across operational and construction areas.

What we’re looking for

• Experience delivering capital projects in a GMP-regulated environment, ideally in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing
• A track record of leading multi-disciplinary projects with cross-functional teams
• Strong budget, schedule and cashflow management skills
• Experience managing procurement, contracts, contractors and consultants
• Hands-on involvement in commissioning, qualification and handover
• Knowledge of UK construction safety requirements, including CDM