Project Engineer

Project Engineer

EIT Oxford are seeking an experienced and highly capable Project Engineer to deliver capital projects and work to enhance the performance and reliability of assets, equipment, and facilities at the Oxford sites, by following and enhancing relevant procedures and standards.

This will be an on-site role, and the Project Engineer will be available for out-of-hours work and be able to respond to urgent issues or callouts when necessary.

About EIT:

The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Oxford’s purpose is to have a global impact by fundamentally reimagining the way science and technology translate into end-to-end solutions and delivering these solutions in programmes and platforms that respond to humanity’s most challenging problems.

EIT Oxford will ensure scientific discoveries and pioneering science are turned into products for the benefit of society that can have high-impact worldwide and, over time, be commercialised to ensure long-term sustainability.

Led by a faculty of world experts, EIT Oxford seeks to solve the world’s most challenging problems across four high-risk, high-reward, high-impact humane endeavours: health and medical science; food security and sustainable agriculture; climate change and clean energy; and government innovation in an era of artificial intelligence.

EIT Oxford is investing significant resources in a new world-class research and development facility in the Oxford Science Park. Set for completion in 2027, the state-of-the-art campus includes 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories, an oncology and preventative care clinic, and educational and meeting spaces. Together, they create the perfect environment for EIT Oxford experts to take ground-breaking ideas from research to broad implementation. The new facility will further EIT’s current partnership with the University of Oxford and become the new home for Ellison Scholars.

EIT Oxford is committed to cultivating a community where excellence is achieved through collaboration, trust, innovation and tenacity. We foster an environment where everyone’s experience and expertise are valued. We are curious and resilient in our efforts to drive long-term, sustainable innovation to meet humanity’s most enduring challenges.

Project Management:

• Lead and manage assigned engineering projects, ensuring effective management of costs, schedules, and work quality.
• Oversee all phases of project development, including specification, design, estimation, planning, procurement, construction, commissioning, and validation, in compliance with cGMP and site standards.

Contractor Supervision:

• Manage and coordinate contractors to optimise them whilst ensuring quality work delivery.
• Ensure the contractors adhere to project timelines, safety protocols, and quality standards

Regulatory and Industry Awareness:

• Remain up to date on relevant legislation, health and safety standards, and technological advancements.
• Participate in the identification and evaluation of long-term strategies and produce detailed equipment specifications and capital proposals when required.

Strategic Planning:

• Contribute to long-term strategy development by preparing equipment specifications and capital proposals.
• Assist in the evaluation and planning of facility improvements and upgrades

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of project progress and compile reports as required
• Ensure proper documentation of all processes and procedures are up to date and in place

H&S and Risk Management:

• Create and implement procedures for equipment and systems and assist in creating risk assessments to ensure safe operation by other team members.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with EIT’s health and safety policies
• Recommend and implement safe working practices for the protection of all personnel involved

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree Qualification in an Engineering discipline or relevant work experience in an Engineering Discipline
• Strong project management experience gained within either pharmaceutical, life sciences, or biotech
• Knowledge and experience in laboratory settings will be essential for this role but may consider clean room experience
• Excellent leadership and team management skills including managing contractors.
• Ability to communicate confidently at all levels both internally and externally
• Familiar with UK Building Regulations and Standards, technical drawing design and modification

Additional nice-to-have skills:

• Certifications in NEBOSH or IOSH
• Project Management Certification such as PRINCE2

Why work for EIT:

At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact! 😊

We offer the following salary and benefits:

• Enhanced holiday pay
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance
• Hospital Cash Plan
• Therapy Services
• Perk Box