Senior Project Engineer (Contract)
Location:
Cork, Ireland (Little Island)
Contract Duration:
12 months (with potential extension)
Working Model:
Onsite
Discipline:
Engineering / Project Delivery
Role Overview
An experienced
Senior Project Engineer
is required to support the delivery of capital and improvement projects within a
GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing site
. The role sits within a global engineering framework and is responsible for managing projects from concept through commissioning and qualification, ensuring delivery to scope, schedule, cost, quality, and EHS standards.
This is a hands-on project delivery role, requiring strong cross-functional coordination and technical problem-solving capability in a live manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery & Leadership
* Lead engineering projects end-to-end, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and aligned to business objectives
* Scope new engineering projects and support capital approval processes
* Coordinate commissioning, qualification, and handover activities
* Lead and participate in cross-functional project teams
* Manage interfaces with internal departments and external suppliers
Engineering & Technical Support
* Troubleshoot process and equipment issues impacting manufacturing
* Review existing systems (process, E&I, structural, safety, and documentation)
* Support constructability, maintainability, and operability assessments
* Coordinate P&IDs, technical documentation, and engineering deliverables
Project Controls
* Project cost estimating, forecasting, tracking, and reporting
* Project scheduling, progress reporting, and risk management
* Resource planning and coordination
* Conduct retrospective project reviews and lessons learned
Compliance & Quality
* Ensure compliance with cGMP, EHS, and site engineering standards
* Support deviation investigations and corrective actions
* Ensure documentation is completed in line with GDP requirements
* Support validation, MSAT, operations, facilities, and quality teams
Stakeholder Engagement
* Provide regular updates to management and stakeholders
* Facilitate effective communication across project teams
* Support training related to new or modified equipment/processes
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
* Third-level qualification in Engineering or Science
* Minimum 3 years' experience in a pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environment
* Proven experience delivering engineering projects in a GMP setting
Desirable
* Project Management qualification
* Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or structured problem-solving methodologies
* Experience working within large, multinational engineering teams
* Strong working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
Key Competencies
* Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
* Excellent communication (written and verbal)
* Customer- and results-focused mindset
* High attention to detail and strong technical aptitude
* Effective problem-solving and decision-making ability
* Adaptable, proactive, and self-motivated