Senior Pharma Project Engineer

Overview

PM Group Switzerland is supporting a leading global pharmaceutical organisation on a large-scale manufacturing technology project in the Zurich and Basel area.

With a strong and growing pipeline of projects across Switzerland, we are looking to connect with experienced Senior CAPEX Project Engineers who are ready to take the next step in their career and contribute to complex, sustainbility high-impact pharma manufacturing programs.

This role offers the opportunity to work across international production networks, delivering technically challenging projects within highly regulated GMP environments. You will join a collaborative team focused on engineering excellence, innovation, and successful project delivery from concept through to handover.

At PM Group, you will work on world-class pharmaceutical projects while benefiting from flexible working arrangements, long-term career opportunities and a supportive international environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead project scoping, planning, budgeting, and execution for OSD/FG manufacturing upgrades and expansions.
• Coordinate design reviews, vendor management, and construction oversight from FEED through commissioning.
• Manage project timelines, costs, and risks while ensuring GMP compliance and safety standards.
• Facilitate cross-functional teams, client workshops, and stakeholder updates on progress.
• Drive FAT/SAT, qualification activities, and handover to operations.
• Prepare technical documentation, P&IDs, and business cases for capital approvals.
• Monitor constructability, procurement, and interface coordination with site teams.

Qualifications

Dynamic project engineer from pharma/biotech engineering with proven success delivering regulated capital projects. Strong at managing complexity, timelines and stakeholders while maintaining technical oversight.

• Engineering degree (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial or equivalent).
• 6+ years in pharma/biotech project delivery, including CAPEX from design to handover.
• Experience managing OSD or FG projects (both preferred) in GMP environments.
• Proficiency in project controls, scheduling (MS Project/Primavera) and cost tracking.
• Excellent communication for client/vendor coordination and reporting.