Capital Project Engineer (Contract) Process Equipment & Utilities Projects Location: County Wicklow Department: Project Engineering Contract Duration: 1224 Months Start Date: February 2026 About the Role We are seeking an experienced Capital Project Engineer to lead and deliver medium to large-scale capital projects within a pharmaceutical solid oral dose manufacturing environment. This role oversees end-to-end project execution, ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and operational standards. The successful candidate will manage projects focused on pharmaceutical processing equipment and associated utilities, driving successful delivery across scope, budget, and schedule. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver capital projects using established project management methodologies. Ensure all projects meet quality, compliance, timeline, and budget requirements. Oversee the full project lifecycle from initiation to close-out and handover. Manage internal and external specialists through cross-functional project teams. Coordinate all stakeholders and facilitate planning/problem-solving sessions. Ensure alignment with industry standards (PMM, cGMP, GEP, etc.). Maintain high levels of safety awareness and ensure inspection readiness. Manage procurement, accounting compliance, and quality system utilisation. Project Scope Includes: Upgrades to high-speed capsule filling equipment (granule handling capability). New product introduction projects (NPI). Process equipment utilities upgrades and associated plant systems. Replacement and upgrades of fixed IBC lifting equipment. Technical Expertise Required Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and engineering documentation (layouts, P&IDs, supplier design documents). Full lifecycle project management experience: Concept & basic design Capex applications Procurement Cost, schedule, and scope control Contractor and supplier management EHS integration Installation, CQV, and final handover Knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements, and current best practices in pharmaceutical engineering. Leadership & Soft Skills Strong leadership, influencing, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Excellent problem-solving and negotiation abilities. Ability to innovate and evaluate new project delivery methods. Experience working in matrix organisations and global environments. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Education & Experience Bachelors degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical field (Engineering preferred). Minimum 10 years experience managing capital projects up to €3M. Experience in pharmaceutical or biotech industries is essential. Strong financial and business acumen. Experience managing contractors and onsite installation activities. High proficiency in scheduling, cost estimation, and risk management. Project Management certification (PMI/IPMA) is an advantage. Additional Information Contract Duration: 1224 months Start Date: February 2026 Location: County Wicklow Hands-on involvement on the manufacturing floor is required.