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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.
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.
Working within a multidisciplinary project team, you will coordinate engineering activities across facilities, utilities, and process infrastructure, supporting delivery from concept through to qualification and operational readiness.
You’ll Be Responsible For
- 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 providing 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.
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The role will support engineering delivery across a range of facility and building systems, including:
- Cleanrooms and controlled environments.
- Facility fit-out packages.
- HVAC systems.
- Domestic water services.
- Above-ground drainage systems.
- Fire protection and sprinkler systems.
- Structural and civil engineering works.
- Personnel and operational support facilities.
- Utility infrastructure and building services.
These systems form part of a complex GMP manufacturing environment requiring close coordination across engineering disciplines.
You’ll Need To Have
- 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.
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What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on some of the most technically challenging life sciences projects in the UK and Europe.
- Exposure to complex GMP manufacturing and regulated environments.
- Structured career development and professional accreditation support.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Collaborative and high-performing project teams.
- The opportunity to shape the delivery of critical facilities that support healthcare and scientific innovation.
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.
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.
We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.
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