Electrical Turnover Lead

Kirby Group Engineering; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent package

Job summary

Kirby Group Engineering is seeking an Electrical Turnover Lead for pharma/life sciences projects in Ireland. You will manage electrical system turnover from construction to commissioning and final handover, ensuring GMP and regulatory compliance.

You will coordinate with construction, commissioning, QA/QC, validation, and client teams, overseeing FAT, SAT, tests, and handover readiness while mentoring junior staff to drive quality and performance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in electrical construction/commissioning on pharma or life sciences projects.
• Experience turning over electrical systems that meet GMP requirements.
• Familiarity with electrical distribution, MCCs, UPS and cleanroom fit-out.

Responsibilities

• Lead turnover for electrical systems from construction to final handover.
• Define turnover plans and schedules aligned with project milestones.
• Ensure all punch items are resolved before turnover.
• Compile turnover dossiers: as-built drawings, test records, inspections and certifications.
• Coordinate with construction, commissioning, QA/QC, validation and client teams.
• Mentor turnover engineers and provide technical leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Electrical safety

Cross-discipline coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Electrical trade qualification

Tools

MCPlus

WinPCS

Job description

• Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
• To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects.
• To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
• To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.
• To work with the best.
• Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations

• Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
• To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects.
• To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
• To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.
• To work with the best.
• Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations

About Kirby Group Engineering

Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK, Europe and South Africa, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.

Role Purpose

The Electrical Turnover Lead is responsible for managing the turnover process of electrical systems and packages from construction to commissioning and final handover on large-scale pharmaceutical or life sciences projects. This role ensures all electrical works are completed to GMP, EHS, and regulatory standards, fully documented, and in compliance with client specifications and industry best practices.

You will coordinate between construction, commissioning, quality, and client teams to achieve a smooth and compliant turnover of electrical systems, including process equipment power supply, cleanroom systems, critical utilities, and building services.

Turnover & Handover Management:

• Lead the turnover process for electrical systems/packages, from construction completion through pre-commissioning, commissioning, and final client handover.
• Define turnover strategy, plans, and schedules in alignment with the overall project schedule and milestones.
• Ensure all punch list items are resolved before turnover.

Documentation & Compliance

• Compile and validate Turnover Dossiers including as-built drawings, test records, inspection checklists, and certifications.
• Ensure compliance with relevant pharmaceutical regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate progress tracking using turnover management tools (e.g., MCPlus, WinPCS, or equivalent).

Technical Oversight

• Review and validate electrical installation quality against design, specifications, and electrical standards (IEC, IS, NEC as applicable).
• Manage completion of FAT, SAT, loop checks, insulation resistance tests, and other verification activities.
• Oversee energisation readiness and safe switching procedures.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with construction managers, commissioning leads, QA/QC, validation teams, and client representatives.
• Facilitate turnover readiness meetings and package walkdowns with stakeholders.
• Coordinate with procurement and materials teams to ensure timely delivery of electrical equipment and components.

Leadership & Mentoring

• Provide technical leadership to electrical supervisors and turnover engineers.
• Support training and onboarding for project staff on turnover systems and GMP documentation requirements.

Necessary requirement of the Electrical Turnover Lead

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Electrical trade qualification with extensive project experience will be considered.

Professional Experience

• 7+ years in electrical construction/commissioning within pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences
• Proven track record managing turnover of electrical systems on GMP-compliant projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution systems, MCCs, UPS, emergency power, and cleanroom electrical fit-out.
• Experience with turnover software systems and digital documentation control.

Knowledge & Skills

• Familiarity with ATEX, hazardous area classification, and electrical safety standards.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and cross-discipline coordination skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Key Competencies

• Meticulous attention to detail for documentation and compliance.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
• Collaborative approach with multi-disciplinary teams.

For more information on this Electrical Turnover Lead / Electrical Turnover Manager position or other similar Electrical Turnover Lead /Commissioning Lead opportunities based in Ireland, the UK or Europe contact the Talent Acquisition Team in Kirby Group confidentially on [phone] or apply in confidence.

For more information on this role, or other Construction / Engineering opportunities across Ireland, the UK, Europe, or South Africa please review our careers page (Vacancies – Kirby Group Careers) or contact the Talent Acquisition Team at Kirby Group in confidence on [phone].

Kirby Group Engineering is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.