Project Engineer

Job Overview

The Project Engineer will support the Engineering Projects team in the delivery of capital, upgrade, and process improvement projects within Norbrook Laboratories Ltd. You will ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, in compliance with GMP and regulatory standards, while providing technical support across all phases of project planning, design, installation, and commissioning.

Main Activities/Tasks

• Support the Engineering Projects team in the planning, design, execution, and close-out of engineering projects.
• Prepare project documentation, drawings, specifications, and reports to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in project scheduling, resource coordination, cost monitoring, and risk management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, QA, Maintenance, and external contractors to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Contribute to project meetings, providing technical input, progress updates, and identifying potential issues or risks.
• Support commissioning, qualification, and handover of systems, ensuring compliance with GMP and internal procedures.
• Perform hands-on engineering tasks as required by the project scope.
• Review technical designs, specifications, and installation plans to ensure compliance with project requirements, GMP, and safety standards.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues during project execution and commissioning.
• Ensure all engineering activities and project records are documented, controlled, and audit-ready in accordance with GMP, regulatory, and company standards.
• Support the development and updating of project-related documentation.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures and risk assessments when performing project or engineering tasks.
• Participate in post-project reviews, sharing lessons learned and best practices.
• Provide technical support to other engineering and maintenance teams as required to support ongoing operations.
• Any other duties as deemed necessary by management.

Essential Criteria:

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Engineering (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Chemical, or related discipline).
• Proven experience supporting engineering or capital projects within a regulated environment (e.g. pharmaceutical, biotech, or manufacturing).
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and regulatory requirements.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and external contractors.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project) and familiarity with engineering/document control systems.

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous experience in commissioning, qualification, and validation of systems
• Knowledge of project management methodologies
• Experience working in pharmaceutical or life sciences environments.

Duration: Permanent
Location: Newry

Additional Information:

• Applicants must be able to provide proof that they have a right to work in the UK at the time of their application. 
• We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a Visa at this time.
• This role is based on a site that produces penicillin and as such, would not be suitable for those with a penicillin allergy.

Benefits: 

Free life assurance
Pension salary sacrifice scheme with 5% employer contribution
Healthcare cash plan
32 days annual leave (increasing with length of service)
Wedding leave
Enhanced Maternity / Paternity Pay
Company Sick Pay
Subsidised Canteen Facilities
FREE On-site parking
Cycle to Work Scheme
Tech Purchase Scheme
Free Will-Writing Service
Employee perks/discounts scheme
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Employee well-being initiatives
Employee recognition scheme
Career development opportunities