Project Engineer - Pharma

Wood has an opportunity for a Project Engineer in Singapore with extensive experience in pharmaceutical industry.

There is an increased thrust to deliver our services for the growing Asian Pharmaceutical market. As a result of this, Construction Department operation is expanding and evolving to manage the challenges of regional projects that continue to pose challenges in offering our services through a global talent pool.

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The Role

The Project Engineer is accountable for the successful delivery of capital projects, ensuring zero safety or quality incidents, and completion within approved timelines and budgets. This role supports strategic site objectives by ensuring projects meet engineering, safety, and regulatory standards, and align with operational excellence.

What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewable and emerging energy sectors 

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice

Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market

Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests

Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Initiation

• Develop comprehensive project proposals, investment justifications, and business cases


• Define scope, cost, schedule, and risk parameters aligned with strategic capital plan

Execution & Coordination

• Lead multidisciplinary teams including internal stakeholders and external contractors.


• Oversee engineering design (electrical, mechanical, process) and ensure alignment with operational needs.


• Manage vendor contracts and ensure compliance with procurement and safety protocols

Monitoring & Control

• Track project milestones, budgets, and schedules.


• Administer change control processes and ensure all scope changes are authorized


• Conduct validation activities and ensure readiness for audits and regulatory inspections

Post-Implementation & Continuous Improvement

• Finalize technical closure and documentation


• Support maintenance setup including calibration plans and spare parts assessments.


• Drive productivity improvements and digital integration in project delivery

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Accuracy and timeliness of project proposals and funding approvals


• Completion of projects within planned schedule and budget


• Quality of technical documentation and stakeholder feedback


• Compliance with safety, quality, and engineering standards


• Zero unauthorized scope changes or budget overruns


• Timely resolution of audit findings and risk items


• Achievement of project milestones and regulatory approvals


• Effective financial governance and capitalization


• Implementation of continuous improvement initiatives


• Attainment of site maturity targets and strategic capital planning goals

Decision-Making Scope:

Recommendations:

• Contractor/vendor selection and procurement strategy


• Project costing, scheduling, and execution approach


• Recruitment of project professionals and validation strategies

Decisions:

• Approval of technical designs and installation validations


• Construction methods, materials, and safety measures


• Task prioritization and team deployment


• Supplier engagement and contingency utilization

Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• Professional:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, etc.)
  
  Proven experience in project execution within industrial or regulated environments
  
  Familiarity with project controls and EPCM contractor management


• Technical:
  
  Understanding of industrial standards, cost estimation, and scheduling
  
  Knowledge of GMP, GEP, GDP, EHS, and local SOPs
  
  Experience with project management frameworks and engineering standards


• Business:
  
  Strong communication and reporting skills
  
  Analytical thinking and commercial awareness
  
  For senior roles: leadership capabilities, contractual knowledge, and business performance insight


• Core Competencies:
  
  
  
  • Team Leadership: Ability to foster collaboration and integrate diverse perspectives
  
  
  • Customer Focus: Commitment to delivering value-driven solutions
  
  
  • Continuous Improvement: Proactive in identifying and implementing performance enhancements
  
  
  • Stakeholder Management: Skilled in influencing and aligning cross-functional teams
  
  
  • Analytical & Problem Solving: Strong capability to assess complex issues and develop effective solutions
  
  
  • Business Acumen: Understanding of financial and operational drivers
  
  
  • Resilience: Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines