Project Engineer - Macclesfield

Project Engineer

Location - Macclesfield

Competitive Salary & Benefit Package

Introduction to role:

Are you ready to take on a dynamic role that puts you at the heart of engineering projects? As a Project Engineer, you'll be an integral part of a project team, working closely with the project manager to ensure successful delivery of work packages and projects. You'll be hands-on, actively engaging with tasks on-site, and driving projects to meet timelines, budgets, and customer expectations. Your expertise will be crucial in managing all aspects from design through to completion and handover.

Accountabilities:

In this role, you'll be responsible for a variety of tasks that ensure project success. You'll support the project manager, act as commissioning manager, develop costs and schedules, and ensure training plans are in place. You'll promote AstraZeneca's SHE culture, manage work packages, write project documentation, submit progress reports, maintain standards, coordinate resources, manage client relationships, and identify and manage risks. Coordinate with suppliers, lead multi-functional teams, agree on objectives, ensure quality standards are met, prepare cost estimates, support planning and scheduling, manage scope changes, review designs and work you're doing, assist in project preparation, lead all aspects of change control and commissioning activities, update project schedules, use CEMAR for documentation, attend GK meetings, maintain training records, participate in PWGs, and conduct SHE audits.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Knowledge and awareness of Project Management principles, documents and plans
• Working in large (circa £3M) and small scale projects (£0.5M)
• Awareness of CDM roles (Principal Designer, Client etc.)
• APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent project process
• Risk management
• Good facilitation and analytical skills.
• Ability to deliver results on time, on budget, and to the high standards.
• Ability to quickly gain the technical, behavioural and contextual elements of a project.
• Project reporting.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Architectural, etc.)
• Understand engineering drawings, construction sites and activities
• Organisational and leadership skills
• APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent accreditation
• GMP, Validation and Pharmaceutical processes
• NEC4 Contracts
• CEMAR (contract management system)
• Strong drive and resilience.
• Action and result oriented.
• Ability to build strong relationships with people at all levels.
• A willingness to see things through to the end.
• A team player who is comfortable working with other professionals.
• Ability to influence people at all levels.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Being an inspirational leader who is able to demonstrate enthusiasm, passion.
• Willingness to take on project ownership and accountability.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

AstraZeneca offers an environment where innovation thrives! With a focus on quality and patient-centricity, you'll be part of a team that makes a real difference. Our commitment to growth means you'll have opportunities to engage with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to impactful projects. Here, your voice matters as you collaborate across functions to deliver excellence.

Ready to step up and make an impact? Apply now to join our team!

Date Posted

14-Jul-2025

Closing Date

28-Jul-2025

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.