Senior HVAC Engineer
Munster, Ireland
Contract: 12 Months
Company Description
Our client is a major global biotech company based in Munster who are looking for a Senior HVAC Engineer to work and support ongoing capex projects.
HVAC Lead / Senior HVAC Engineer
will be responsible for the delivery, coordination, and oversight of HVAC systems on a large-scale
Life Sciences (Pharma / Biopharma) project in Ireland
, ensuring full compliance with GMP, safety, and regulatory requirements.
The role will support the project engineering and CQV teams to ensure HVAC systems are designed, installed, commissioned, and qualified in line with project execution plans, client standards, and Irish/EU regulations.
The successful candidate will act as the HVAC SME across the project lifecycle, from design through handover.
Principal Accountabilities:
Lead and support the
design review, specification, and technical oversight
of HVAC systems including cleanroom, classified, and non-classified environments.
Manage the development and review of
HVAC design documentation
, including URS, specifications, layouts, schematics, calculations, and equipment schedules.
Coordinate with
process, architectural, electrical, automation, and CQV teams
to ensure integrated system design and successful project execution.
Oversee
HVAC installation activities
on site, ensuring works are executed in compliance with design, safety standards, and project schedules.
Support the
commissioning and qualification (C&Q)
of HVAC systems including FAT, SAT, commissioning, and IQ/OQ activities.
Review and approve vendor and contractor documentation including method statements, test protocols, and validation documentation.
Manage and close out HVAC-related
snags, deviations, and change controls
, supporting GMP compliance.
Coordinate responses to technical queries (RFIs) and manage HVAC clarification logs with contractors and vendors.
Ensure HVAC systems meet
GMP, Annex 1, ISO, ASHRAE, and cGMP standards
applicable to Irish and EU Life Sciences facilities.
Support project handover activities including
as-built documentation, O&M manuals, and training
.
Experience:
8–10+ years' experience
delivering HVAC systems on complex industrial projects.
Proven experience working on
GMP-regulated Life Sciences facilities
(Pharmaceutical, Biotech).
Strong understanding of
cleanroom HVAC design
, air change strategies, pressure cascades, temperature and humidity control.
Experience through the full project lifecycle, from
design and construction through commissioning and qualification
.
Hands-on experience working with
MEP contractors, equipment vendors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams
.
Strong knowledge of
EU and Irish regulations
, GMP, ISO standards, and relevant industry guidelines.
Experience reviewing and managing
contractor and vendor deliverables
and interfacing with clients and regulators.
Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive technical decisions in a fast-paced project environment.
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