Electrical Project Engineer in Tyne & Wear

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.