Role Summary
The Junior Project Engineer will support the delivery of CAPEX projects within a GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The role involves assisting in project coordination, documentation, scheduling, and site activities to ensure projects are executed safely, on time, and in compliance with engineering standards and regulatory requirements. This position is ideal for an early-career engineer looking to develop within a project environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Project Manager in planning, coordinating, and tracking project activities.
- Support the delivery of engineering projects including equipment upgrades, facility modifications, and utility enhancements.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Engineering, Operations, QA, EHS, Maintenance) and external contractors/vendors.
- Support preparation and review of project documentation: URS, drawings, technical specifications, change controls, risk assessments, and project reports.
- Ensure project activities comply with GMP, GEP, safety standards, and site procedures.
- Maintain project filing, version control, and document traceability.
- Assist with site walks, progress monitoring, punch-listing, and verification of installation works.
- Participate in equipment FAT/SAT, commissioning, and qualification support activities as required.
- Track project issues, deviations, and action items to closure.
- Support preparation of project schedules, progress updates, and meeting minutes.
- Help monitor budgets, purchase requests, delivery schedules, and vendor performance.
Requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Biomedical, or equivalent).
- 1-3 years of experience in engineering projects pharma, biotech, or other regulated industry experience is an advantage.
- Understanding of basic project engineering concepts (documentation, coordination, installation works, commissioning).
- Good communication, organisation, and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Ability to work safely, follow procedures, and operate in a GMP-controlled environment.
