About the Role
Mace is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support the delivery of a major sterile manufacturing facility expansion within a highly regulated GMP environment. The successful candidate will provide technical engineering leadership throughout design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover phases, ensuring engineering solutions are safe, compliant, operationally effective and aligned with project objectives.
Responsibilities
- Supporting project delivery through established project governance and stage-gate processes.
- Developing and managing user requirement specifications (URS), design specifications, P&IDs, layouts and technical documentation.
- Managing technical reviews and provide design assurance throughout the project lifecycle.
- Managing engineering interfaces with design consultants, contractors, equipment vendors and site stakeholders.
- Providing technical governance for equipment procurement, installation and integration activities.
- Supporting construction delivery through resolution of technical queries, change control processes and deviation management.
- Coordinating commissioning readiness activities, including mechanical completion verification and system boundary definition.
- Participating in safety reviews, risk assessments, HAZOPs and engineering assurance processes.
- Ensuring engineering activities comply with project standards, quality requirements and EHS expectations.
Requirements
- Degree qualified in Mechanical, Process, Chemical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Proven Project Engineering experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences or other highly regulated environments.
- Experience delivering projects through design, construction, commissioning and handover phases.
- Strong understanding of engineering design management and technical governance processes.
- Experience reviewing engineering deliverables, equipment specifications and vendor packages.
- Familiarity with GMP environments and engineering quality requirements.
- Excellent stakeholder management and coordination skills.
- Strong communication, problem-solving and technical reporting capabilities.
- Experience delivering sterile manufacturing or aseptic processing facilities.
- Knowledge of EU GMP, MHRA or FDA regulatory requirements.
- Understanding of commissioning, qualification and validation processes.
- Experience participating in HAZOPs, safety reviews and risk assessments.
- Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional accreditation.
- Experience working within EPCM, client-side or consultancy-led project environments.
Skills
- Project Engineering
- Design Management
- Technical Governance
- Stakeholder Management
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Technical Reporting
- HAZOPs
- Risk Assessments
Location
- UK
Work Type
- Onsite
- Part time
- Flexible
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Experienced
Education Level
- Degree qualified
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Structured career development and professional accreditation support
About the Company
- Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition.
- Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.
- Our values: Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
- Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
- Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
- Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.
Equal Opportunity
- Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
