Principal Engineer

Job DescriptionCompany description:OXB is a quality and innovation-led viral vector CDMO with a mission to enable its clients to deliver life changing therapies to patients around the world. One of the original pioneers in cell and gene therapy, we have more than30years of experience in viral vectors; the driving force behindthe majority ofgene therapies.OXB collaborates with some of the worlds most innovative pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, providing viral vector development and manufacturingexpertisein lentivirus, adeno-associated virus (AAV)and adenoviral vectors. OXBs world-class capabilities span from early-stage development to commercialisation. These capabilities are supported by robust quality-assurance systems, analytical methods, and depth of regulatoryexpertise.Job description:Join Us in Changing LivesAtOXB, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Were on a mission to enable life-changing therapies to reach patients around the worldand were looking for passionate individuals who embody our core values every day:Responsible, Responsive, Resilient, and Respectful.Were currently recruiting for a Principal Engineer for the Engineering team. In this role, you will deliver projects of significant complexity in a fast paced and cross-functional environment, playing a key part in advancing our mission and making a real difference. This is a hybrid role where the candidate will need to draw on strong project engineering and project management skills to enable capital project success. It focuses on the technical aspects of projects, as well as the project management of resources, schedules, budgets; and will identify, manage, and communicate risks to ensure project success.Your responsibilities in this role would be:Supporting GMP manufacturing facility capital projects from a project engineering standpointDriving and owning MEP, architectural, and construction specification deliverables Act as a primary point of contact between OXB and Construction Management firms, as well as various subcontractors Managing capital projects of varying scope and complexity, from initiation through planning, execution, monitoring, and closureDriving definition of project scope, development and management of resources and budget, team member selection, customer buy-in, vendor selection and management, project approval.Monitoring project progress, help the project team identify and overcome roadblocks and challenges.Overseeing project closure and ensure that deliverables are completed inclusive of coordinated after action reviews. Understand and communicate business drivers for projects that are proposed and help drive project approval process.Contributing to build and enforce a culture of business-driven, strategic capital investment by setting high expectations for excellence in project management. Identify and incorporate project management best practices.We are looking for:A technical (engineering, science) bachelors degree or equivalent. Knowledge of and experience in MEP, Architecture, facility constructionProven Project management or project engineering experience in a technical environmentPMP certification is strongly desired.Strong knowledge of project management tools and techniques (critical path, Gannt charts, Work Breakdown Structure, etc.).Experience and working knowledge of Smart Sheets / MS Project / Prima Vera or other enterprise-level PM tools.Outstanding written and verbal communication, listening, and presentation skills at all levels of the organization, and a focus on developing productive relationships with customers and with team members.A desire and ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced and collaborative environment and set those teams up for success in project execution.Adaptability to thrive in a nimble, dynamic, and rapidly changing environment.Why Join Us?Competitive total reward packagesWellbeing programmesthat support your mental and physical healthCareer development opportunitiesto help you grow and thriveSupportive, inclusive, and collaborative cultureState-of-the-art labs and manufacturing facilitiesA company that lives its values:Responsible, Responsive, Resilient, RespectWe want you to feel inspired every day. At OXB, were future-focused and growing fast. We succeed togetherthrough passion, commitment, and teamwork.Ready to Make a Difference?Collaborate. Contribute. Change lives.JBRP1_UKTJ