Pharma Mechanical Foreman: On-Site Installations Lead

Dornan; Cork; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dornan Engineering Group is seeking a Mechanical Supervisor (Foreman) to lead on a major pharmaceutical project in Ireland. Based in Kinsale, Co.

Cork, you will supervise mechanical installation activities on site, ensuring safety, quality, and on-schedule delivery while coordinating with subcontractors, site management, and client teams. You will review drawings, resolve technical issues, monitor progress, and promote a strong safety culture across the team, with a focus on pharma industry

Qualifications

• Experience as Mechanical Supervisor, Foreman, or Lead Mechanical Fitter on large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of pipework, HVAC and process installations.
• Proven ability to lead teams and coordinate subcontractors.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and specifications.
• Commitment to health, safety and quality standards.
• Safe Pass and relevant trade qualification or equivalent mechanical background.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or regulated environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervising mechanical trades and subcontractors to ensure safe, on-schedule delivery.
• Coordinating daily site activities and allocating work across mechanical crews.
• Monitoring installation quality and adherence to specs and standards.
• Conducting toolbox talks and safety briefings on site.
• Liaising with Project Managers, Engineers and QA/QC teams.
• Reviewing drawings and resolving technical issues with the project team.
• Tracking progress and reporting on productivity and site activities.
• Ensuring work complies with health, safety and quality procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical systems knowledge

Communication

Drawing interpretation

Health and safety

Education

Trade qualification

Safe Pass

Job description

Dornan Engineering Group is seeking a Mechanical Supervisor (Foreman) to lead on a major pharmaceutical project in Ireland. Based in Kinsale, Co.

Cork, you will supervise mechanical installation activities on site, ensuring safety, quality, and on-schedule delivery while coordinating with subcontractors, site management, and client teams. You will review drawings, resolve technical issues, monitor progress, and promote a strong safety culture across the team, with a focus on pharma industry