Electrical & Instrumentation Lead

HRM Search Partners; Athlone; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HRM Search Partners is assisting a global pharmaceutical client in Athlone to recruit an experienced E&I Lead for a major facility expansion. You will oversee E&I installation, manage EPCM partners, and coordinate with Design, CQV and Operations to ensure safe, compliant delivery.

The role requires strong E&I expertise, GMP experience, and a track record in complex project delivery through installation, commissioning and turnover.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years' project management experience in pharma construction.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and instrumentation systems in GMP environments.
• Experience managing EPCM partners, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with cleanrooms, HVAC, utilities, MEP and process equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead client-side E&I installation activities across a major pharmaceutical facility retrofit.
• Manage EPCM partners, contractors and vendors to meet project schedules, quality and safety.
• Coordinate with Design, Construction, Engineering, CQV and Operations teams to resolve technical issues.
• Oversee installation quality, construction progress and GMP/engineering compliance.
• Support constructability reviews, installation sequencing and risk management.
• Manage mechanical completion, system turnover, punch-list closure and handover to CQV/Operations.
• Provide regular reporting on progress, risks, resources and milestones.

Skills

Project management

E&I expertise

GMP environment

Stakeholder mgmt

Contract management

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Our client is a global pharmaceutical organisation seeking an experienced E&I Lead to support a major manufacturing facility expansion project in Athlone.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, the successful candidate will oversee electrical and instrumentation installation activities, managing EPCM partners and contractors to ensure safe, compliant and timely project delivery.

The role requires strong technical E&I expertise, pharmaceutical construction experience and the ability to manage complex projects through installation, commissioning and operational handover.

Responsibilities

• Lead client-side E&I installation activities across a major pharmaceutical facility retrofit.
• Manage EPCM partners, contractors and vendors to ensure delivery against project schedules, quality and safety requirements.
• Coordinate with Design, Construction, Engineering, CQV and Operations teams to resolve technical issues.
• Oversee installation quality, construction progress and compliance with GMP and engineering standards.
• Support constructability reviews, installation sequencing and project risk management.
• Manage mechanical completion, system turnover, punch-list closure and handover to CQV and Operations.
• Provide regular reporting on project progress, risks, resources and key milestones.

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years' project management experience, including pharmaceutical construction projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical and instrumentation systems within GMP environments.
• Proven experience managing EPCM partners, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience delivering projects involving cleanrooms, HVAC, utilities, MEP and process equipment.
• Strong understanding of installation quality, commissioning, qualification and system turnover.
• Client-side project delivery experience is highly advantageous.
• Excellent stakeholder management, problem-solving and communication skills.

The Opportunity

• Contribute to a major pharmaceutical manufacturing expansion project in Athlone.
• Initial 12-month contract with strong potential for extension.
• Hybrid working arrangement with one remote day per week