Project Technical Engineer in Surrey

Our client, a process solutions company, is currently looking to hire a motivated Technical Project Engineer to support the delivery of projects for their pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical clients and suppliers.

This position will report to the Process Validation Manager. The Technical Project Engineer takes an overall lead on practical project management and engineering, and validation related activities for technical projects such as system revamps, hardware and software upgrades, equipment modifications, process improvements, and process development.

This same project excellence is also required for strategic new equipment projects. This is delivered by direct management and delegation of specific work packages or tasks where necessary.

The Technical Project Engineer also plays a key role in technical project sales. It is expected that this individual will identify, appraise, estimate, and lead conversations relating to the same upgrades, modifications, improvements, and services the company can supply.

You will demonstrate initiative, represent the company professionally, and take ownership of your ongoing personal and professional development.

• Perform technical reviews of URS and other specifications post-sale in the creation of project documentation and clarification of post-sale queries.
• Author, review and be responsible for project lifecycle GMP/validation documentation – technical writing is a core skill.
• Contract management – clearly understand the commercial aspects of each assigned project and liaise with contract managers, suppliers, and customers to ensure on-time completion.
• Keep track of all aspects of the project from documentation issue and review, to FAT punch list close out and project sitework final de-snagging and completion.
• Act as direct customer support during the project.
• Take part in routine project department meetings reviewing the week's work, updating schedules.
• Mentoring, coaching and supporting your peers with project management and technical writing.
• Proactively support site work planning with customers, suppliers, and third parties to ensure all stakeholders are aligned.
• Reinforce these as necessary throughout the project lifecycle and escalate any concerns as necessary.
• Understand the total project delivery from the customer's side, help identify and highlight any overall omissions that will affect either our project delivery or the customer’s overall project.
• Attend and execute equipment testing at our suppliers and customer sites as required.
• With the Projects Director, strategically identify and plan commercial visits relating to technical upgrades and process improvements to our customers (expected travel in this role is approximately 25% of time).
• Technically survey, assess and estimate identified opportunities (mechanically, electrically and process wise).

Excellent written and spoken English and communication skills are required.

An engineering, technology, or science qualification (degree or equivalent) would be expected.

Must be able to demonstrate proficiency with commonly used computer programs, including MS Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project (working experience of CAD packages would be useful).

Flexibility to travel throughout the UK, Ireland, and Italy as required.

Full clean driving license and use of your own car is necessary.