Project Engineer - Pharma

Job Description

Wood has an opportunity for a Project Engineer in Singapore with extensive experience in pharmaceutical industry.

There is an increased thrust to deliver our services for the growing Asian Pharmaceutical market. As a result of this, Construction Department operation is expanding and evolving to manage the challenges of regional projects that continue to pose challenges in offering our services through a global talent pool.

The Role

The Project Engineer is accountable for the successful delivery of capital projects, ensuring zero safety or quality incidents, and completion within approved timelines and budgets. This role supports strategic site objectives by ensuring projects meet engineering, safety, and regulatory standards, and align with operational excellence.

What We Can Offer

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewable and emerging energy sectors

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice

Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market

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

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Initiation

Develop comprehensive project proposals, investment justifications, and business cases

Define scope, cost, schedule, and risk parameters aligned with strategic capital plan

Execution & Coordination

Lead multidisciplinary teams including internal stakeholders and external contractors.

Oversee engineering design (electrical, mechanical, process) and ensure alignment with operational needs.

Manage vendor contracts and ensure compliance with procurement and safety protocols

Monitoring & Control

Track project milestones, budgets, and schedules.

Administer change control processes and ensure all scope changes are authorized

Conduct validation activities and ensure readiness for audits and regulatory inspections

Post-Implementation & Continuous Improvement

Finalize technical closure and documentation

Support maintenance setup including calibration plans and spare parts assessments.

Drive productivity improvements and digital integration in project delivery

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Accuracy and timeliness of project proposals and funding approvals

Completion of projects within planned schedule and budget

Quality of technical documentation and stakeholder feedback

Compliance with safety, quality, and engineering standards

Zero unauthorized scope changes or budget overruns

Timely resolution of audit findings and risk items

Achievement of project milestones and regulatory approvals

Effective financial governance and capitalization

Implementation of continuous improvement initiatives

Attainment of site maturity targets and strategic capital planning goals

Recommendations

Decision-Making Scope:

Contractor/vendor selection and procurement strategy

Project costing, scheduling, and execution approach

Recruitment of project professionals and validation strategies

Decisions

Approval of technical designs and installation validations

Construction methods, materials, and safety measures

Task prioritization and team deployment

Supplier engagement and contingency utilization

Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

Professional: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, etc.) Proven experience in project execution within industrial or regulated environments Familiarity with project controls and EPCM contractor management

Technical: Understanding of industrial standards, cost estimation, and scheduling Knowledge of GMP, GEP, GDP, EHS, and local SOPs Experience with project management frameworks and engineering standards

Business: Strong communication and reporting skills Analytical thinking and commercial awareness For senior roles: leadership capabilities, contractual knowledge, and business performance insight

Core Competencies:

Team Leadership: Ability to foster collaboration and integrate diverse perspectives

Customer Focus: Commitment to delivering value-driven solutions

Continuous Improvement: Proactive in identifying and implementing performance enhancements

Stakeholder Management: Skilled in influencing and aligning cross-functional teams

Analytical & Problem Solving: Strong capability to assess complex issues and develop effective solutions

Business Acumen: Understanding of financial and operational drivers

Resilience: Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies.

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.