Energy Project Engineer

Sigmar Recruitment; Sligo; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Family healthcare

Pension scheme

Onsite gym

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment seeks an Energy & Sustainability Project Lead for a major pharmaceutical site in Sligo. You will drive energy strategy, oversee ISO 50001 implementation and lead capital projects, delivering measurable business benefits.

The role requires a strong engineering background, 5+ years in project engineering (3+ in pharma), and excellent stakeholder engagement to ensure safe, compliant delivery of high-impact energy initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years as a Project Engineer, including 3+ years in pharma/regulated manufacturing.
• Proven track record in energy, sustainability and capital projects.
• Experience with ISO 50001, commissioning, validation and cost planning.
• Excellent communication with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead site energy management and maintain ISO 50001.
• Develop and deliver energy efficiency, sustainability and decarbonisation projects.
• Prepare robust business cases and capital expenditure requests.
• Manage projects from concept to delivery with budget control.
• Collaborate with EHS, Quality, Engineering, Finance and others.
• Report energy performance to stakeholders and leadership.
• Support global engineering and sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Energy management

ISO 50001

Stakeholder engagement

Capital expenditure

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

Energy management systems (EMS)

Job description

Energy & Sustainability Project Engineer

About Your New Employer

• Join a global pharmaceutical organisation with a strong commitment to innovation, operational excellence, energy efficiency and sustainable growth.
• Work at a well-established, highly regulated manufacturing site in Sligo, where engineering, quality, safety and continuous improvement are central to the operation.
• Take ownership of important energy and sustainability initiatives, working with site leadership, global engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver projects with a measurable business impact.

About Your New Job

As the Energy & Sustainability Project Lead, you will drive the site’s energy management and sustainability strategy, ensuring alignment with both site and corporate objectives.

You will:

• Lead all site energy management activities and maintain the ISO 50001 Energy Management System, including preparation for and hosting external audits.
• Develop and deliver energy efficiency, sustainability and decarbonisation projects across the site.
• Identify innovative technical solutions, conduct feasibility studies and prepare robust business cases and Requests for Capital Expenditure.
• Develop the energy Capital Long-Range Plan, aligned with wider site and corporate strategies.
• Forecast energy demand for the annual Financial Plan and energy procurement process.
• Monitor, analyse and report energy performance, costs and improvement initiatives to site and corporate stakeholders.
• Manage engineering and energy projects from concept through to completion, following PMO processes and ensuring effective planning, execution, budget control and delivery.
• Work closely with EHS, Quality, Engineering, Finance and other key stakeholders to ensure all projects are delivered safely and in compliance with relevant standards and procedures.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and impacts, while managing external contracts and contractor services.
• Support Global Engineering and Sustainability teams with strategic initiatives, projects and performance targets.
• Contribute to global engineering, energy and EHS forums.
• Promote energy awareness throughout the organisation and support a "Right First Time" approach to project delivery.

This is a highly visible, site-based role suited to an engineering professional who enjoys collaborating with stakeholders, influencing decisions and delivering practical projects in a regulated manufacturing environment. The role is primarily Monday to Friday, although occasional weekend work may be required.

What Skills You Need

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least five years’ experience as a Project Engineer, including a minimum of three years’ relevant experience in the pharmaceutical or another regulated manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in project management, energy management, energy efficiency projects and capital project delivery.
• Experience with ISO 50001, utilities, facilities or site engineering, ideally with ownership or significant involvement in an Energy Management System.
• A strong understanding of commissioning and validation, equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience developing feasibility studies, capital expenditure requests, budgets and business cases.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with site leadership, global teams, contractors and cross-functional stakeholders.
• A practical, collaborative and proactive approach to managing projects and delivering sustainable results.

What's on Offer

• Salary range of €60,000 to €70,000
• A annual bonus, family healthcare and a pension scheme.
• Subsidised canteen, onsite gym and a collaborative environment with opportunities to work on high-impact engineering, energy and sustainability projects.
• The opportunity to lead the site’s energy strategy, ISO 50001 programme and capital projects while contributing to wider global sustainability initiatives.