Project Manager - Pharmaceutical (Contract, Outside IR35)
Posted Today by Smart4Sciences
£55 Per hour
Outside
Undetermined
Surrey
Summary: The Engineering Project Manager will oversee the delivery of a complex engineering and facility expansion project within a pharmaceutical organization. This role involves managing installation, commissioning, and validation activities while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams throughout the project life-cycle. The contract is for six months and classified as outside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the delivery of engineering and facility-based projects from start to finish
- Lead and contribute to commissioning and validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ)
- Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
- Prepare and review validation documentation and technical procedures
- Monitor project timelines, proactively resolving issues and escalating risks where needed
- Ensure all work complies with relevant quality, safety, and regulatory standards
- Contribute to continuous improvement and best practice across projects
Key Skills:
- A degree (or equivalent experience) in a mechanical related engineering discipline
- Proven experience delivering projects within pharmaceutical GMP, healthcare, or similar regulated industries
- Strong knowledge of validation processes and documentation
- Experience working with project planning tools (e.g. MS Project)
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with excellent communication skills
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and as part of a team
Salary (Rate): £55/hour
City: Surrey
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Engineering Project Manager (Pharmaceutical)(6 Month Contract, Outside IR35)
We're working with a well-established and growing healthcare organisation to recruit a Project Manager to support the delivery of a complex engineering and facility expansion project.
The Role
As Engineering Project Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering installation, commissioning, and validation activities for an expansion of a pharmaceutical facility. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you'll help ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest standards. You'll be involved throughout the full project life-cycle, from planning and installation through to validation, training, and handover.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the delivery of engineering and facility-based projects from start to finish
- Lead and contribute to commissioning and validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ)
- Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
- Prepare and review validation documentation and technical procedures
- Monitor project timelines, proactively resolving issues and escalating risks where needed
- Ensure all work complies with relevant quality, safety, and regulatory standards
- Contribute to continuous improvement and best practice across project deliver
About You
We're looking for someone who enjoys working in a structured, regulated environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality project outcomes.
You’ll likely have:
- A degree (or equivalent experience) in a mechanical related engineering discipline
- Proven experience delivering projects within pharmaceutical GMP, healthcare, or similar regulated industries
- Strong knowledge of validation processes and documentation
- Experience working with project planning tools (e.g. MS Project)
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with excellent communication skills
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and as part of a team
Why Apply?
Join a purpose-driven organisation making a real impact in healthcare
Work in a collaborative and supportive team environment
Opportunities for ongoing learning, development, and career progression
Be part of projects that genuinely matter
Please apply now or call Simon Fowler at Smart4Sciences on (phone number removed)