Contractor job Project Engineer

Location: Northern Ireland (Hybrid - 2-3 days on-site per week)
Contract Type: Outside IR35
Duration: 12 months initial contract
Start Date: February or March 2026

Progressive are looking for an experienced Project Engineer to join a global pharmaceutical company. The Project Engineer will be part of project team working on the delivery of a full range of process and building management equipment for a brand new, greenfield pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.

• Manage the vendor delivering a new control system for a greenfield Pharmaceutical manufacturing facility
• Ensure equipment delivery meets specification and project timelines.
• Coordinating the FAT/SAT for new equipment
• Work closely with the engineering team to install, integrate, and commission the new system.
• Oversee project execution to ensure compliance with industry standards and site requirements.

• Strong control systems, mechanical, electrical or process engineering background; knowledge of DCS/BMS systems highly desirable.
• Proven experience in project engineering within GMP environments.
• Ability to manage vendors and ensure technical compliance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

For more information please apply and we will be in touch to discuss.

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Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales