CQV Engineer

Dillon Engineering Services; Munster; On-site; EUR 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-month contract

Pharma project exposure

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Dillon Engineering Services is seeking an experienced Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q) Engineer for a 12-month contract in Limerick, Ireland. The role focuses on commissioning, qualification, and start-up of critical process systems in a GMP environment.

The candidate should have extensive C&Q delivery experience in pharma/biotech, with strong expertise in Black & Clean Utilities, and be able to work with multidisciplinary teams, preparing and executing documentation and protocols.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Science or related discipline.
• Diploma or Certificate with significant industrial experience.
• 8-10 years’ experience delivering C&Q in large pharma/biotech projects.
• Strong hands-on experience with Black & Clean Utility systems.
• Excellent GMP, GEP and regulatory knowledge.
• Experience preparing and executing C&Q documentation and protocols.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute C&Q lifecycle documentation: IV, FT, IQ, OQ.
• Prepare and execute FAT, SAT, and commissioning protocols.
• Develop, execute IQ and OQ qualification protocols.
• Follow up on DR and DQ activities.
• Perform field walkdowns to support transfer from Construction to Commissioning.
• Ensure safe operation during start-up, testing and qualification.
• Execute IV and support system start-up activities.
• Perform functional testing to verify design specifications.
• Manage and support change control throughout the project.
• Prepare qualification summary reports.
• Plan, organise and monitor daily C&Q activities against schedules.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors to ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborate with Construction, Engineering, Automation, Quality and Operations.

Skills

C&Q expertise

GMP knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Documentation

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Engineering/Science or related

Diploma or Certificate with significant industrial experience

Job description

Job Title: Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q) Engineer

Location: Limerick, Ireland

Job Type: 12-Month Contract

Hourly Rate: €60 - €70 per hour

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q) Engineer to join a major pharmaceutical project based in Limerick. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a high-profile capital project, supporting the commissioning, qualification, and start-up of critical process systems within a regulated GMP manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience delivering C&Q activities across large-scale pharmaceutical or biotechnology projects, with particular expertise in Black & Clean Utilities.

Please note: Only candidates with pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute documentation throughout the C&Q lifecycle, including Installation Verification (IV), Functional Testing (FT), Installation Qualification (IQ), and Operational Qualification (OQ).
• Prepare and execute Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), Site Acceptance Test (SAT), and Commissioning protocols.
• Develop, execute, and complete IQ and OQ qualification protocols.
• Prepare, execute, and follow up on Design Review (DR) and Design Qualification (DQ) activities.
• Perform field walkdowns to support the transfer of systems from Construction to Commissioning.
• Ensure the safe operation of systems prior to and during start-up, functional testing, and qualification activities.
• Execute Installation Verification and support system start-up activities.
• Perform functional testing to verify system performance against design specifications.
• Manage and support change control activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare comprehensive qualification summary reports.
• Plan, organise, and monitor daily C&Q activities while tracking progress against project schedules.
• Coordinate with contractors and equipment vendors to ensure timely project delivery.
• Collaborate closely with Construction, Engineering, Automation, Quality, and Operations teams throughout all project phases.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline.

OR

• Diploma or Certificate in a relevant discipline supported by significant industrial experience.
• 8-10 years' experience delivering Commissioning & Qualification activities within large-scale pharmaceutical or biotechnology projects.
• Strong hands-on experience with Black & Clean Utility systems.
• Excellent understanding of GMP, GEP, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience preparing and executing C&Q documentation and protocols.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary project team.

What's on Offer

• €60 - €70 per hour, depending on experience.
• 12-month contract with the opportunity to work on a flagship pharmaceutical project.
• Collaborative, fast-paced project environment.
• Opportunity to work alongside highly experienced engineering and validation professionals.

Please note: Only candidates with a valid work visa for Ireland or an EU passport will be considered.