Engineering Project Manager
Location: Innovation Centre on site

Overview:
Medik8 is advancing the skincare industry through science-backed technology and exceptional product quality. As we grow through global expansion, multi-channel distribution, and continuous innovation, the role of Engineering Project Manager is key to the successful delivery of a portfolio of capital and transformation projects.

The Engineering Project Manager is accountable for delivering assigned capital projects throughout all stages of the project lifecycle, from initial evaluation to installation, commissioning, and handover.
This role ensures that solutions are technically sound, compliant with applicable standards, and aligned with organisational goals.

Working collaboratively with internal teams, external suppliers, and contractors, the Engineering Project Manager takes a proactive, hands-on approach to coordinating project tasks, managing detailed documentation, and upholding safety, quality, and regulatory standards. The role requires adaptability to balance strategic planning responsibilities with on-site execution, responding effectively to the needs of each project phase.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the successful execution of capital and transformation projects by ensuring alignment with defined objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
  
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, including R&D, Operations, and Quality, to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Represent the engineering function in cross-functional project meetings.
  Support the preparation of scopes of work, equipment specifications, and layout drawings for assigned initiatives.
• Participate in vendor selection processes and assist in managing supplier performance to meet project requirements.
• Assist in managing project budgets and schedules through accurate monitoring, tracking, and reporting.
  
• Ensure all work is conducted in compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) regulations, including adherence to CDM requirements where applicable.
• Provide technical expertise during design reviews and installation planning stages.

• Identify and communicate opportunities for process or design improvements to enhance project outcomes.
• Coordinate resources and manage day-to-day activities related to assigned projects to ensure effective execution and progress.
• Coordinate on-site contractors and suppliers to ensure timely, compliant, and safe execution of project tasks.
• Support and enable equipment qualification and validation activities in collaboration with cross-functional teams, including the development, review, and execution of validation protocols (DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ), ensuring alignment with internal process requirements and compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
  
• Support change control processes for projects by identifying and escalating project scope or design changes appropriately.
• Support commissioning activities and ensure the prompt resolution and close-out of any identified snags or deficiencies to enable smooth project handover.
  
• Maintain organised and up-to-date project documentation, including technical drawings, specifications, and installation records.
  
• Foster a proactive, safety-focused culture within project teams and across all on-site activities.
  
  

Requirements:

• Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• HNC/HND or demonstrable equivalent experience in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering disciplines.
• Experience delivering multidisciplinary engineering projects in regulated or manufacturing environments.
• Skilled in the development and review of technical documentation, including factory layouts, technical drawings and specifications.(proficiency in the use of AutoCAD is highly desirable).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and engineering standards.
• Ability to manage risks, resolve issues, and support root cause analysis.

• Experience tracking budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure timely, cost-effective project delivery.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement practices.
• Strong focus on health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Effective stakeholder engagement, including internal workstreams, equipment suppliers and contractor coordination.
• Competent in maintaining clear documentation and reporting.
• Flexible and responsive to changing project needs.
• IT literate with experience using engineering and project management systems. (Agility,ASANA or equivalent)
  
  

About us

Founded in 2009 by UK scientists and brothers, Elliot and Daniel Isaacs, we are a British, B Corp™ certified dermatological skincare brand, globally renowned for our age-defying heroes that deliver results without compromise.

Our mission is to simplify the route to great skin through the highest quality, most efficacious and trusted products on the market. All this is underpinned by our pioneering CSA Philosophy® of vitamin C plus sunscreen by day, and vitamin A (retinoids) by night which addresses 90% of anti-ageing skincare needs to deliver more youthful-looking skin.

Culture & Benefits

We are fuelled by our commitment to sustainability, quality, efficiency, and an unwavering passion for our customers. Championing solutions-focused thinking, we possess a purpose-driven mentality and strive to work with integrity and agility, always. We are collaborative go-givers; our diverse talents work cross-functionally and we achieve more together. We are proud to do everything in-house, challenging the norm and pushing the boundaries of possibility. It’s just who we are!

Some of the perks of being part of the Medik8 team include:
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Flexible & Hybrid working
- Private Medical Insurance + Mental Health support
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Annual Performance Bonus
- Long Service Awards
- 75% discount + Annual Product Allowance
- Flexible Career opportunities
- Up-skilling support + regular Lunch & Learns
- 2 Volunteering days per year
- Matched Charitable Giving Scheme



Want to do a little more research before you apply?

Head over to our main careers page to find out more about the team and our values. You can also find out more about us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor & Instagram.


At Medik8, we believe that diversity within our workplace drives innovation. We celebrate multiple backgrounds, cultures, approaches and points of view, and believe that when people feel respected and included, they can truly flourish. We’re committed to advancing equal opportunities and we’re dedicated to building a workforce as diverse as our consumer base, creating a multifaceted, equitable and inclusive culture and allowing all colleagues to bring their whole selves to work.

Our DE&I ethos also flows through our recruitment process. Studies have found that minority groupings tend to apply for roles only when they meet 100% of the role requirements, in comparison to non-minority grouping tend to apply when they meet only 60% of the role requirements (Hewlett Packard ). The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, so if you think you meet 60+ of the role spec and are passionate, excited & feel like you have the potential to fulfil the rest - then we want to hear from you!