Location
Central London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to support the delivery of a major sterile manufacturing and facility expansion programme within a highly regulated GMP environment. This role provides technical leadership and oversight for automation systems associated with process equipment, cleanroom facilities and critical utilities. Working as part of an integrated project team, you will support the development, implementation, testing and qualification of automation solutions while ensuring compliance with quality, regulatory and digital standards.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing automation strategies aligned with project and client digital standards; producing and reviewing user requirement specifications (URS), functional design specifications (FDS) and system design specifications (SDS); providing technical oversight of PLC, SCADA, DCS and building management system (BMS) solutions; managing integration of automation systems with site infrastructure, manufacturing execution systems (MES), historians and other digital platforms; supporting data integrity, computer system validation (CSV) and cybersecurity requirements for regulated systems; reviewing vendor and contractor automation designs, specifications and technical submissions; participating in design reviews, risk assessments, FMEA workshops and qualification activities; supporting factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), commissioning and qualification activities; assisting with automation testing, alarm management and system verification activities; and ensuring robust documentation, traceability and handover processes are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

The successful candidate may be required to support a range of systems including processing equipment automation, cleanroom and environmental control systems, autoclaves and sterilisation equipment, washers and decontamination systems, HVAC and critical ventilation systems, utility control systems, building management systems (BMS), and PLC, SCADA and DCS platforms.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on industry-leading life sciences and advanced manufacturing programmes, gaining exposure to complex, cutting-edge regulated facilities within a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Experience
- Proven experience delivering automation solutions within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, healthcare or other highly regulated environments.
- Strong knowledge of PLC, SCADA, DCS and industrial control systems.
- Experience supporting commissioning, qualification and validation activities.
- Experience reviewing design documentation and managing technical interfaces with vendors and contractors.
- Experience working within sterile manufacturing or aseptic processing facilities.
- Knowledge of EU GMP, Annex 1, MHRA or FDA regulatory requirements.
- Experience with MES integration and manufacturing digitalisation programmes.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity requirements for operational technology (OT) environments.

About you
- Degree qualified in Automation, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Chartered Engineer status or progress towards professional accreditation.
- Understanding of GMP principles, data integrity and computer system validation requirements.

Qualifications
- Degree in Automation, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional accreditation is desirable.