Mechanical Turnover Engineer

QCS Staffing; Waterford; On-site; EUR 68,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

QCS Staffing Ltd currently seeks a Mechanical Turnover Engineer for a South-East Ireland project in life sciences. This initial 4--5 month contract focuses on mechanical completion, turnover, line walks, P&ID walkdowns, punch lists and documentation handover to QA/QC teams.

You will compile turnover dossiers and test packs, coordinate inspections and ensure records meet project handover requirements. Pharma sector experience and contractor-side exposure are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in Mechanical Turnover/QA on pharma projects.
• Contractor-side background with mechanical/piping contractors.
• Experience with test packs, turnover dossiers and handover activities.
• Experience with P&ID walkdowns and line walking.

Responsibilities

• Manage the mechanical completion and turnover of assigned systems and subsystems on a large-scale pharmaceutical project.
• Conduct line walks, P&ID walkdowns and punch list management activities to support system readiness.
• Compile and manage turnover dossiers, test packs and handover documentation.
• Coordinate inspections, testing activities and closeout actions with construction, engineering and QA/QC teams.
• Verify mechanical installation records, pressure testing documentation and system completion status prior to handover.

Skills

Line walks

P&ID walkdowns

Punch list management

Handover documentation

Pressure test packs

Mechanical turnover

Job description

Mechanical Turnover Engineer –South-East Ireland – Initial 4-5 Months Contract – Life Sciences Our client is a well-established engineering contractor specialising in complex pharmaceutical projects. With an expanding project portfolio and a reputation for delivering high-quality work in regulated environments, they offer contractors the opportunity to join experienced project teams and contribute to high-profile programmes across Ireland. They are currently seeking a Mechanical Turnover Engineer to support their current project.

What you’ll deliver:

• Manage the mechanical completion and turnover of assigned systems and subsystems on a large-scale pharmaceutical project.
• Conduct line walks, P&ID walkdowns and punch list management activities to support system readiness.
• Compile and manage turnover dossiers, test packs and handover documentation.
• Coordinate inspections, testing activities and closeout actions with construction, engineering and QA/QC teams.
• Verify mechanical installation records, pressure testing documentation and system completion status prior to handover.

Key requirements:

• Extensive experience within Mechanical Turnover, Mechanical Completion or Mechanical QA/QC on pharmaceutical projects.
• Strong contractor-side background working for mechanical or piping contractors rather than solely client-side organisations.
• Proven experience with test packs, turnover dossiers, system handover and completion activities.
• Hands-on experience conducting P&ID walkdowns, line walking, punch list management and field verification activities.
• Ability to compile pressure test packs and manage mechanical completion documentation from construction through to final handover.