Senior Recruitment Consultant at PE Global
PE Global is recruiting for a HVAC Project Engineer for our biopharmaceutical client in Dublin. This is an initial 12-month contract, hybrid role.
Position Summary
This job description is for a HVAC Project Engineer with relevant experience in design, installation, and commissioning of HVAC systems in pharmaceutical or regulated environments. The role involves client-side design input and oversight during the Basis of Design, Detailed Design, Construction, Commissioning, and Qualification stages for the Fill/Finish Facility. The HVAC Project Engineer will also contribute to ancillary project scopes including warehouse HVAC upgrades, -30°C cold storage areas, laboratories, and utility systems.
Responsibilities
* Support client-side design team for all HVAC-related aspects of the Facility.
* Coordinate HVAC design and execution with Site SMEs and the Engineering Technical Authority (ETA).
* Lead client-side HVAC design reviews, ensuring compliance with standards and GMP requirements.
* Oversee the design and specification of air handling units (AHUs), chillers, exhaust systems, and air distribution networks.
* Ensure HVAC systems meet environmental and cleanroom classification requirements (ISO 14644, EU GMP).
* Review and approve drawings, URS, HDS, SDS, and equipment specifications.
* Support Factory and Site Acceptance Tests (FATs/SATs), commissioning, and qualification activities.
* Provide design oversight for integration of HVAC systems with Building Management Systems (BMS).
* Monitor installation quality, ensure safety compliance, and coordinate issue resolution during construction.
* Contribute to vendor selection, procurement, and technical evaluations for HVAC packages.
* Assist in troubleshooting system issues during start-up and qualification phases.
* Participate in cost and schedule reviews to ensure project objectives are achieved.
Qualifications
* Minimum 8–10 years of experience in HVAC design and project delivery within pharmaceutical or biopharma environments.
* Experience in GMP cleanroom HVAC design and validation.
* Strong knowledge of HVAC standards and regulatory guidelines (IS, EN, ASHRAE, ISO 14644).
* Ability to interpret and challenge design decisions, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
* Proficiency in HVAC design software and AutoCAD or Revit preferred.
Education
* Degree-level qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or equivalent.
* Professional accreditation (e.g., CEng, ASHRAE, or equivalent) preferred but not required.
Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.
Please click the link below to apply, or alternatively send an up-to-date CV to paul.wheatley@peglobal.net
***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland***
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Contract
Job Function
Engineering, Information Technology, and Science
Industries
Biotechnology Research, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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