HVAC Project Engineer

Kenny, Whelan & Company Limited; Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenny, Whelan & Company Limited is seeking an experienced HVAC Engineer to provide engineering support and technical leadership within the Capital Projects Group on site. The role covers design, installation, commissioning and qualification of HVAC systems across multiple projects in a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will collaborate with engineering, construction, validation, production and maintenance teams to ensure projects are delivered safely,

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in pharma/biotech or life sciences.
• Experience delivering capital projects in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience with cleanrooms, air-handling systems, chilled water systems and building management systems.
• Knowledge of GMP, ASHRAE, ISPE and site-specific engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver multiple capital projects from concept through completion.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules and technical specifications.
• Coordinate activities between internal stakeholders, engineering teams and external contractors.
• Monitor project progress and provide updates to project management teams.
• Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews and risk assessments.
• Design, review and optimise HVAC systems for pharmaceutical facilities.
• Support commissioning, qualification and validation activities.
• Coordinate BMS integration and site systems activities.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Planning

Independent worker

Teamwork

Problem solving

Decision making

MS Office

Engineering software

Safety

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

BMS

Job description

HVAC Engineer

Our client currently has a requirement for an experienced HVAC Engineer to provide engineering support and technical leadership within the Capital Projects Group. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the design, installation, commissioning and qualification of HVAC systems across multiple projects within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

The role will be based on site and will involve close collaboration with engineering, construction, validation, production and maintenance teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule and in accordance with all quality and regulatory requirements.

Job Role and Responsibilities

Project Management

• Support the delivery of multiple capital projects from concept through to completion.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules and technical specifications.
• Coordinate activities between internal stakeholders, engineering teams and external contractors.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to project management teams.
• Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews and risk assessments.

Technical Responsibilities

• Design, review and optimise HVAC systems for pharmaceutical and biotechnology facilities.
• Support the specification and selection of equipment, including air-handling units (AHUs), chillers, pumps, ductwork and filtration systems.
• Review engineering drawings, calculations and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards and GMP requirements.
• Support commissioning, qualification and validation activities.
• Troubleshoot existing systems and identify opportunities for performance improvements.
• Coordinate building management system (BMS) integration activities.

Construction Support

• Supervise contractors during installation and commissioning activities.
• Ensure adherence to all health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Review contractor documentation, including RAMS, schedules and commissioning plans.
• Support system start-up, testing and handover activities.

Quality and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with GMP, ASHRAE, ISPE and site-specific engineering standards.
• Participate in deviation investigations and change control activities.
• Support qualification protocols, including installation qualification (IQ), operational qualification (OQ) and performance qualification (PQ).

Experience and Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of five years’ experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or life sciences industry.
• Previous experience delivering capital projects within regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience with cleanrooms, air-handling systems, chilled water systems and building management systems.
• Working knowledge of commissioning, validation and qualification processes.
• Strong understanding of energy efficiency and sustainability principles.

Skills Required

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational and planning abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and engineering software packages.
• Strong focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement.