Project Engineer - Pharma

Company Overview

Wood (Amec Foster Wheeler) is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, delivering solutions in over 60 countries with 35,000 employees. Visit us at www.woodplc.com

Job Summary

Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams to deliver engineering projects on time, within budget, and aligned with strategic goals in industrial and regulated environments.

Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive project proposals, investment justifications, and business cases to support strategic capital planning

Define project scope, cost, schedule, and risk parameters aligned with organizational objectives

Lead multidisciplinary teams including internal stakeholders and external contractors to ensure project alignment and execution

Oversee engineering design (electrical, mechanical, process) to meet operational requirements and standards

Manage vendor contracts ensuring compliance with procurement policies and safety protocols

Track project milestones, budgets, and schedules to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery

Administer change control processes, authorizing all scope changes to maintain project integrity

Conduct validation activities and prepare for audits and regulatory inspections to ensure compliance

Finalize technical closure and documentation to support project completion

Support maintenance setup including calibration plans and spare parts assessments for operational readiness

Drive productivity improvements and digital integration to enhance project delivery efficiency

Required competencies and certifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related field)

Proven experience managing project execution within industrial or regulated environments

Familiarity with project controls and EPCM contractor management

Knowledge of industrial standards, cost estimation, scheduling, and project management frameworks

Understanding of GMP, GEP, GDP, EHS, and local SOPs to ensure regulatory compliance

Preferred competencies and qualifications

Strong communication and reporting skills to effectively convey project status and issues

Analytical thinking and commercial awareness to support decision-making and business performance

Leadership capabilities to foster team collaboration and integrate diverse perspectives

Contractual knowledge and insight into business performance for senior roles

Customer focus to deliver value-driven solutions

Continuous improvement mindset to identify and implement performance enhancements

Stakeholder management skills to influence and align cross-functional teams

Analytical and problem-solving skills to assess complex issues and develop effective solutions

Business acumen to understand financial and operational drivers

Resilience to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines