GMP Mechanical Project Engineer — Flexible Hours

Arcadis; Cork; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer for a GMP-regulated manufacturing assignment in Little Island, Cork. The role is initially a 12-month contract with flexible working hours and site-based responsibilities.

You will lead mechanical capital projects, supervise contractors on site, and contribute to design reviews within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring safety and quality standards are met throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical project engineering.
• Experience in site-based capital projects and GMP environments.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety compliance and contractor management.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, MS Office; SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver small to medium-scale mechanical capital projects, managing scope, budget, forecast, schedule, and progress reporting.
• Provide site construction support, including coordination and supervision of mechanical contractors during installation, commissioning, and handover.
• Prepare mechanical work scopes for tendering/procurement and support contractor selection processes.
• Contribute to mechanical design activities within a multidisciplinary project team, including design reviews and review of technical submittals.
• Monitor and report project risks, issues, and status to the Capital Projects Manager, while managing multiple projects of varying complexity.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards, including RAMS review, safety plans, audits, and adherence to engineering standards.
• Support cost estimating, budgeting, cost control, and project tracker updates throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide process engineering and equipment support, ensuring plant/equipment design is fit for purpose, compliant with safety/GMP requirements, and optimized for lifecycle cost.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Planning

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer for a GMP-regulated manufacturing assignment in Little Island, Cork. The role is initially a 12-month contract with flexible working hours and site-based responsibilities.

You will lead mechanical capital projects, supervise contractors on site, and contribute to design reviews within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring safety and quality standards are met throughout the lifecycle.