Facilities Engineer

NIRAS; Connacht; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NIRAS is seeking a Facilities Engineer to join our client’s team in the West of Ireland. You will deliver facility, utility, infrastructure and sustainability projects within healthcare manufacturing, ensuring GMP compliance and on-time delivery.

You will manage schedules and budgets, work with Operations, Engineering, Quality and external contractors, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining a proactive, ownership mindset.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in facilities, project engineering, utilities, or manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of facility systems such as HVAC, electrical, water, energy, or building services.
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive mindset with ownership and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage and contribute to facilities, utilities, and infrastructure projects.
• Implement initiatives that improve site reliability, operational efficiency, sustainability, and overall performance.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, EHS, and contractors to ensure delivery.
• Own project schedules, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communications.
• Support site developments, upgrades, expansions, maintenance programmes and critical systems.
• Maintain GMP, regulatory health and safety compliance throughout project activities.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and site capability development.

Skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Ownership mindset

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

HVAC knowledge

Building services knowledge

Job description

NIRAS are a specialist engineering consultancy, focused on the design and delivery of advanced, process engineering-driven projects, providing Project Management, Engineering Design, Project and Managed Service resources to the Pharmaceutical, Brewing, Distilling, Food & Beverage Manufacturing industries across Ireland and internationally. One of Europe's largest consulting firms NIRAS employs over 3000 permanent staff and over 25,000 experts across our network including its 4 offices in Ireland and 51 offices in 32 countries across the globe.

We're looking for a Facilities Engineer experienced in solving problems, driving improvements, and bringing projects to life to join our client's team based in the West of Ireland. The successful candidate will play a visible role in delivering facility, utility, infrastructure, and sustainability projects that directly support healthcare manufacturing. This is a 12 month contract role.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and contribute to facilities, utilities, and infrastructure projects.
• Implement initiatives that improve site reliability, operational efficiency, sustainability, and overall performance.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, EHS, and external contractors to ensure projects are delivered successfully.
• Take ownership of project schedules, budgets, risks, and communication with key stakeholders.
• Support site developments, facility upgrades, expansion projects, planned maintenance programmes, and enhancements to critical systems.
• Maintain compliance with GMP, regulatory standards, health and safety requirements throughout all project activities.
• Proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement and contribute to the long-term development and capability of the sites.

Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience within facilities, project engineering, utilities, or manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of facility systems such as HVAC, electrical, water, energy, or building services.
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive mindset with the confidence to take ownership and deliver results.