Project Engineer

Job description

We’re looking for a Project Engineer to join our pharmaceutical client in Oxfordshire on a contract basis, supporting a dynamic Total Facilities Management (TFM) environment. This is an on-site role, five days a week, offering the opportunity to bridge field execution and project coordination across small to mid-scale works.

The Role

As Project Engineer, you will:

• Deliver a variety of small to mid-scale projects from within a TFM contract
• Provide hands-on engineering and technical troubleshooting support
• Conduct equipment and site walkdowns, including interpreting P&IDs and drawings
• Scope and coordinate small works projects from start to finish
• Manage snag/punch list resolution and project close-out processes
• Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient execution of site activities
• Maintain full project documentation and provide regular progress updates
• Drive projects through to successful handover, ensuring operational readiness and asset integration into BAU maintenance

You’ll take ownership of projects end-to-end—managing timelines, risks, compliance, stakeholders, and commercial performance.

What You’ll Bring

Experience

• 2–7 years’ experience in engineering or project engineering
• Experience conducting site or equipment walkdowns
• Exposure to commissioning and installation activities
• Familiarity with project methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, RIBA) desirable

Skills

• Strong hands-on technical troubleshooting capability
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and P&IDs
• Excellent project coordination and organisational skills
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management ability
• Commercial awareness and experience managing subcontractors
• High integrity, attention to detail, and results-driven mindset
• Experience with CMMS systems (e.g. Maximo or Planon) advantageous

Knowledge

• Understanding of TFM environments
• Knowledge of safety standards and site procedures
• Understanding of project scoping and risk management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial or similar)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• NEBOSH, IOSH Managing Safely, SMSTS (desirable)
• Recognised Project Management qualification (desirable)

What You’ll Be Accountable For

• Delivering projects on time and within commercial parameters
• Managing subcontractor accounts and cost commitments
• Ensuring SHEQ compliance and adherence to company procedures
• Providing weekly progress updates
• Driving innovation and de-risking project delivery
• Building strong working relationships with clients, site teams, and internal support functions

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Oxfordshire

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

08-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English