Senior Projects Manager 24 month contract role for a Senior Projects Manager in a leading brand belonging to one of the worlds largest beverage companies. This role will be based in the manufacturing and innovation facility based in Wexford town. Reporting to the Director, Engineering, The overall objective of this role isto lead a large Facility Expansion Project.The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of a large-scale, confidential capital expansion project within its facility. The role will provide overall leadership, governance, and coordination of multiple stakeholders to ensure the project is delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory and quality requirements. This is a high-profile role requiring strong leadership, technical understanding of process plant projects, and proven experience managing complex capital investments in regulated manufacturing environments. Key Responsibilities Project Leadership and Delivery Lead the planning, execution, and close-out of a >€100MM capital project from design through to commissioning and handover Act as the clients representative, managing EPC/EPCM contractors, consultants, and vendors Establish and maintain clear project governance, reporting structures, and decision-making processes Ensure alignment with business objectives, operational needs, and long-term asset strategy Engineering and Design Oversight Oversee the progress and quality of Detailed Design deliverables produced by the EPCM contractor Ensure that process, mechanical, electrical, automation, and civil designs meet operational, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements Lead client review and approval of design packages, value engineering proposals, and technical deviations Review and challenge EPCM cost forecasts, estimates, and cash flow projections Ensure constructability, operability, maintainability, and future expansion considerations are embedded in the design Monitor construction performance, safety, quality, and productivity via the EPCM contractor Cost, Schedule, and Risk Management Develop and manage the overall project execution plan, master schedule, and budget Monitor performance against cost, schedule, and scope, implementing corrective actions as required Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, including technical, commercial, and operational risks Manage change control processes and ensure approvals are obtained in line with client governance Health, Safety, Quality, and Regulatory Compliance Champion a strong safety-first culture across all project activities Ensure EPCM and construction contractors comply with all HSE, food safety, and process safety requirements Ensure the project complies with regulatory, environmental, and corporate governance standards Oversee quality assurance and inspection processes Stakeholder and Interface Management Manage interfaces between the EPCM firm, site operations, engineering, quality, maintenance, and leadership teams Communicate regularly with senior stakeholders, providing clear progress, risk, and cost updates Ensure minimal disruption to ongoing plant operations during construction activities Maintain strict confidentiality throughout all phases of the project Commissioning, Start-Up, and Handover Oversee commissioning, qualification, and handover to operations Ensure all documentation, training, and asset data are completed and transferred Support start-up activities to achieve performance and capacity objectives Required Experience and Qualifications Degree qualified in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline Proven experience managing large-scale capital projects (>€50MM, preferably >€100MM) on the client side At least 15 years experience in process / chemical plant or industrial manufacturing projects Demonstrated experience managing EPC/EPCM contractors Strong understanding of cost control, scheduling, and risk management Experience working within regulated manufacturing environments (food, beverage, chemicals, pharma, or similar) Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Experience delivering projects in live operational facilities Familiarity with commissioning, qualification, and validation processes Skills: ECPM Project Management Capital project Leadership Benefits: pension bonus vhi life assurance