Electrical Project Engineer

Electrical Project Engineer (Fire Detection & Alarm System project) / 6 months / Outside IR35 / Pharma

Location: Newcastle Contract: 6 months Industry: Pharmaceutical / GMP Manufacturing

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Project Engineer to lead the replacement of a 30-year-old fire detection and alarm system across a GMP manufacturing facility.

This is a project-focused role covering scope development, tendering, vendor selection and project delivery.

Pharma/GMP experience is beneficial but not essential. We are open to engineers from other industrial, MEP, manufacturing or highly regulated environments with strong project engineering experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop the scope and specification for a modern addressable fire detection and alarm system.

• Survey existing site infrastructure and identify project requirements and constraints.

• Develop technical packages covering fire zoning, LV power supplies, cable routes, IT interfaces and installation requirements.

• Manage the tender process, including technical evaluation and bid analysis.

• Work with Procurement to support vendor selection and commercial negotiations.

• Review vendor designs and technical submissions.

• Prepare the capital submission and support the project through delivery.

• Provide regular project progress updates and manage technical risks/issues.

• Support the Facilities team with other electrical engineering projects where required.

About You

We are looking for an Electrical or Instrumentation Engineer with strong project engineering experience and a good understanding of:

• Engineering scopes, specifications and technical packages

• Tendering and vendor/contractor selection

• LV systems

• Modern fire detection and alarm systems

• Reviewing vendor designs and technical proposals

• Working with Procurement, EHS, Facilities and other stakeholders

Experience within pharma/GMP, manufacturing, chemical, petrochemical, energy or other regulated industries would be advantageous, but the key requirement is strong project engineering capability and relevant electrical/fire systems knowledge