Overview

Senior Project Engineer role at STADA Thornton & Ross. Location: Huddersfield, United Kingdom.Employment type: Full-time, Permanent.

The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for leading capital projects that enhance the performance, safety, and efficiency of the manufacturing site and its equipment. This role combines technical expertise, project management, and continuous improvement to ensure operations are aligned with business goals and regulatory standards.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Lead and manage capital projects focused on equipment, service, and infrastructure upgrades or renewals.
• Develop comprehensive financial justifications and detailed project plans, including scopes of work for accurate cost estimation.
• Deliver project milestones on time and within budget while ensuring robust documentation and training support.
• Oversee contractor work and on-site activities throughout all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Ensure adoption of new and emerging technologies to maximize manufacturing efficiency and innovation.
• Support equipment optimization to meet GMP standards and promote consistent, safe, and efficient operations.
• Collaborate with Production Engineering to troubleshoot and resolve equipment-related issues.
• Drive and implement improvements in equipment performance, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Maintain proper risk assessments and certifications (e.g., CE) for all production machinery.
• Train Operators and Engineers to address recurring equipment and setup issues effectively.

What We Are Looking For

• You hold a degree (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline.
• At least 5+ years of experience leading complex engineering projects with a successful delivery track record within the pharmaceutical or comparable industry.
• You bring significant knowledge of Design and Construction projects, including GMP facility design and GxP process equipment, utilities, etc.
• Proven experience in line management and leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and process systems.
• Preferably you have an official Project Management Qualification (e.g., APM PMQ or equivalent).
• Strong Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) knowledge and focus (NEBOSH).

How We Care For You

At Thornton & Ross our purpose “Caring for people’s health as a trusted partner” motivates us every day. We offer:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 8% employer contribution rates.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.
• On-site subsidised canteen.
• Health benefits provided through our Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan.
• Free winter flu jab.
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing – offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.
• Electric Car Scheme through Octopus Energy, plus free on-site EV charging.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Enhanced Family Leave.
• Plus, many more employee benefits & celebration events.

STADA Group values and promotes its diverse culture, equal opportunities, and an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications without a pharmaceutical background.