Project Engineer Manager

Description:

GSK is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Controls & Automation Project Engineer Manager to join the Q Block Module 2 team at their Barnard Castle facility. This role is part of a state-of-the-art capital projects team, supporting the implementation of an aseptic filling module in a licensed GMP commercial plant. The site is a critical secondary manufacturing hub contributing approximately $2 billion in annual revenue and investing heavily in Industry 4.0 technologies.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a high-performing, inclusive environment with career development, external training, and professional registration support. The role primarily requires on-site work while offering hybrid and flexible work policies under GSK’s Performance with Choice program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Controls & Automation discipline for the Q Block project team.

• Oversee specifications, procurement, installation, acceptance testing (FAT/SAT), and qualification of automation systems.

• Integrate the new Module 2 facility into the validated Q Block Module 1 Facility, including digital recipes, PCS7, and MES updates.

• Ensure compliance with engineering, EHS, and GMP standards.

• Engage with external specialist companies providing GMP equipment and services.

• Develop and implement new technology strategies to enhance facility design.

• Collaborate with site Quality and Validation teams for GMP compliance.

• Liaise with central groups on emerging technologies and standards.

Requirements:

Basic Qualifications & Skills:

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Robotics, Electronics & Communications, or similar.

• Automation project engineering experience.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience managing multi-disciplined engineering/technical staff.

• Knowledge of Siemens S7, PCS7, WinCC, Keyence, Cognex, SEAVision Vision Systems, ABB and Siemens Drives, and Field Instrumentation.

• Experience with digital recipes, MES integration, and data communication protocols (Ethernet I/P, Profibus, Profinet, Historian, SQL databases).

• Familiarity with CSV Kneat testing protocols, technical reporting, and documentation.

• Understanding of electrical wiring diagrams, P&ID nomenclature, and process/machinery safety standards (UKCA/CE, PUWER, HAZOP, SIL).

• Awareness of operational technology cyber security standards and regulatory requirements.

• Chartered Engineer status achieved or in progress.

Benefits & Opportunities:

• Competitive salary with annual bonus and healthcare/wellbeing programs.

• Pension plan membership, shares, and savings program.

• Hybrid working model with flexible work policies.

• Career progression, professional development, and training opportunities.

• Inclusive and supportive work culture.