Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Ware, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

Wood Process & Energy is recruiting a Project Engineer to join us on a Staff basis. 
The role will be based on a client site in Ware and would welcome applications from candidates with a strong background in Pharmaceuticals or FMCG. 
You will be supporting the CapEx delivery of equipment and facilities on a site undergoing consistent and varied investment. 

Responsibilities

We are committed to providing the best possible project delivery to our clients across the Life Sciences sector, ensuring that they have well-engineered plants capable of performing world-leading production and research for the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology industries.  Wood is recruiting for a Project Engineer to support the delivery of engineering capital projects based at our client site in Ware, EnglandThis is a site-based, both contractor and permanent staff positions working at the client’s operating facility.
 
Project Deliverables:

Work with sub-contractors to design, build, commission, and validate equipment and facilities, supporting the Project Manager
Coordinate a series of activities performed by engineers, designers, and others from multiple engineering disciplines to support the timely issuing of engineering deliverables to meet project specifications.
Ensure engineering disciplines comply with all applicable quality and HSE requirements in preparation of deliverables
Ensure accurate and timely delivery of work and resolve minor delays and changes to the satisfaction of both internal and external customers.
Alerts Project Manager in the event of risk, delays or change; revises scope and supports implementation of approved changes to support project delivery to cost, time, and quality.
Coordinates and assures technical excellence of interdisciplinary project deliverables
Prepares project plans and multi-discipline documents such as basis of design, and subcontract scopes of work.
Coordinate inputs to and issue engineering deliverables such as Designs, Reports etc, ensuring accuracy and timeliness and gaining approval from stakeholders
Execute assigned project scope in accordance with the project engineering manhour budget and schedule requirements
Coordinate engineering activities performed by others
Support the construction team through the construction phase to ensure the installation meets the design

 
With this role being based on a pharmaceutical site, there will also be an expectation to conduct validation activities for equipment, including:

Organise validation activities to provide an effective validation service.
Present & justify validation scope and documents
Review and approve documentation and reports supporting the validation exercise
Ensure that both team and key stakeholders are kept informed of changes to validation requirements
Plan validation activities to ensure customer and business needs are met in alignment with the overall project plans and objectives
Conduct formal GMP reviews during the concept, scheme and detailed design phases
Risk Assessment for GMP Systems
Design Qualification (with Traceability Matrix) for GxP Systems
Review of FAT protocols and FAT witness
Review of Vendors’ SAT protocols
Preparation of Commissioning protocols for installed systems
Preparation and execution of IQ/OQ protocols for validated systems
Raising and co-ordinating engineering change controls for equipment and facility modifications
Review of IQ/OQ protocols prepared by equipment Vendors
Coordination/witness to SAT/Commissioning tests executed by Vendors/Contractors
Review of executed SAT/Commissioning protocols
Coordination/witness/execute IQ/OQ tests by/with Vendors/Contractors
Review of the executed IQ/OQ protocols
Work in conjunction with the QA Validation Leader to get documents approved promptly 

Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients.
What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across emerging energy sectors 
Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant 
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

Qualifications

At Wood, we understand and acknowledge that everyone is different, and we are committed to equal opportunities and want to access all the talent that is out there.  We are committed to attracting a broad range of skills, knowledge, and experiences and embrace differences.
 
Who we are looking for:

HND / HNC in a relevant Engineering discipline
Good knowledge of GMP within a Pharmaceutical Environment
Advanced knowledge of the following:

Facility Validation
Equipment Validation

Demonstrable experience in the management of multi disciplined pharmaceutical projects or other relevant industries is strongly preferred
Excellent communications skills
Strong effective delegation skills
Exposure to working within a technical environment

 
If all of this sounds good to you, then follow the link to apply and start your journey with Wood!

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement 

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.