Biotech Mechanical Construction Lead (Contract)

LSC, Life Science Consultants; Cork; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Science Consultants (LSC) in Ringaskiddy, Cork, is seeking a Project Lead with significant mechanical construction and project delivery experience in pharma/biotech to join a leading biotech company on a contract basis. The role focuses on delivering piping, HVAC, utilities, equipment installation, testing and turnover.

You will drive engineering and design activities with design houses, contractors and vendors, coordinate interfaces with live plant operations, and monitor safety, quality,

Qualifications

• Significant mechanical construction and project delivery experience in pharma, biopharma or life sciences.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, P&IDs, isometrics, specifications and testing.
• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services or Construction Management with leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical construction delivery across piping, HVAC, utilities, equipment installation, testing and turnover.
• Lead engineering and design activities in collaboration with design houses, contractors and vendors.
• Coordinate contractors and manage interfaces with live plant operations, ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications, RAMS, permits and site procedures.
• Monitor safety, quality, schedule, cost, productivity and contractor performance, escalating risks and implementing recovery actions where required.
• Support material readiness, change control, technical queries, walkdowns and punch closure.
• Support commissioning, turnover and final project handover.

Skills

Project leadership

Mechanical systems knowledge

Contractor coordination

Safety management

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Life Science Consultants (LSC) in Ringaskiddy, Cork, is seeking a Project Lead with significant mechanical construction and project delivery experience in pharma/biotech to join a leading biotech company on a contract basis. The role focuses on delivering piping, HVAC, utilities, equipment installation, testing and turnover.

You will drive engineering and design activities with design houses, contractors and vendors, coordinate interfaces with live plant operations, and monitor safety, quality,