Senior Project Engineer - Capital Equipment

Senior Project Engineer - Capital Equipment

Norgine · Hengoed, United Kingdom · — · Posted 2026-11-06

Workplace: on_site

Department: Operations - NPB

Description

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer - Capital Equipment to join Norgine at Hengoed. You will be part of the Project Engineering (M&S) team, reporting to the Capital Project Manager.

The Role:

The core responsibility of the Senior Project Engineer - Capital Equipment is to lead the delivery of complex process equipment capital projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, compliantly, on time and within budget, while achieving agreed project objectives

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Lead capital equipment projects from scope definition through design, installation, commissioning, qualification and handover.

• Lead project teams and manage contractors, external resources, vendors and suppliers.

• Manage CAPEX budgets, forecasts, project timelines and financial justification.
• Manage GMP change control, URS development and the timely delivery of GMP and validation documentation.
• Lead engineering design reviews, FAT, commissioning, SAT, IOQ and process qualification/validation activities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant EHS and regulatory requirements, including UKCA, CDM, PUWER and ATEX where applicable.
• Maintain effective project governance and communication with key stakeholders.

REQUIREMENTS

Essential Skills and Experience

• Strongly preferred Engineering degree or HND/HNC.
• Robust track record of delivering validated complex manufacturing process equipment capital projects up to £10M within a regulated healthcare setting.
• Hands-on experience of equipment installation, commissioning and qualification.
• Strong technical knowledge of pharmaceutical process equipment and systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of GAMP/ISPE validation documentation, including URS, FDS, DQ, IQ, OQ and PQ.
• Understanding of cGMP principles, EU Annex 11 and Annex 15, and relevant FDA regulatory expectations.
• Experience of safe systems of work, contractor management and financial business case development.
• Confidence using Microsoft Project, Word and Excel, with basic CAD experience such as AutoCAD LT.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience in contract development and negotiation.

Desirable

• Formal project management qualification such as PMI PMP or PRINCE2.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification.
• Chartered Engineer status.
• Experience with risk assessment, quality assurance and risk management techniques.
• Experience supervising or mentoring colleagues.

You'll bring accountability, sound judgement and a collaborative approach, with the ability to solve problems, analyse information and take ownership of high-quality outcomes. Integrity, teamwork and continuous improvement will be important to success in this role.

This job advert summarises the key responsibilities of the role and is not exhaustive. Norgine may adjust responsibilities as needed.

Why Join Us?

At Norgine, you'll be part of an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued. You'll have the opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on patients' lives.

Bring your curiosity, creativity and drive. However you work best, you'll find the support to succeed.

Ways of Thinking & Working to Support Your Growth

• Curious, reflective and open to different perspectives
• Collaborative across teams, functions and geographies
• Comfortable working independently and asking questions when needed

Benefits

Our benefits may vary per location. Please liaise with the Norgine TA representative to obtain more information.

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