Pharma Quality Lead for Major Construction Projects

Zircoe; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Zircoe Recruitment, on behalf of a leading engineering contractor, is seeking a Quality Manager for major pharmaceutical projects in Wicklow, Ireland. This site-based role leads the project Quality function from mobilisation to handover, driving right-first-time delivery in a GMP-regulated environment.

You will develop and implement the Quality Management Plan, manage ITPs and NCRs, liaise with clients and subcontractors, and ensure all quality records are fully traceable and compliant

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction, Quality Management or related discipline.
• Significant experience as a Quality Manager or Senior Quality Engineer in construction or engineering.
• Proven pharmaceutical project experience – essential.
• Strong experience managing quality across major construction, M&E or engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the project Quality function from mobilisation through to completion.
• Develop, implement and maintain the project Quality Management Plan.
• Ensure project activities comply with approved specifications, drawings, standards and client requirements.
• Develop and manage Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Coordinate quality inspections, audits and surveillance activities.
• Monitor construction and installation activities to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Manage NCRs, observations, corrective actions and close-out.
• Identify quality risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Review and approve quality documentation, inspection records and test documentation.
• Coordinate quality activities across Engineering, Construction, Commissioning and Project Management teams.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers on quality matters.
• Conduct internal and subcontractor quality audits.
• Monitor subcontractor quality performance and ensure required standards are maintained.
• Ensure quality records are accurately maintained and fully traceable.
• Support FAT, SAT, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Manage quality-related aspects of project handover and close-out.
• Provide regular quality reporting to senior project management.
• Promote a strong culture of quality, continuous improvement and right-first-time delivery.

Skills

Quality management

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

ITPs

Quality Plans

Inspection procedures

Job description

Zircoe Recruitment, on behalf of a leading engineering contractor, is seeking a Quality Manager for major pharmaceutical projects in Wicklow, Ireland. This site-based role leads the project Quality function from mobilisation to handover, driving right-first-time delivery in a GMP-regulated environment.

You will develop and implement the Quality Management Plan, manage ITPs and NCRs, liaise with clients and subcontractors, and ensure all quality records are fully traceable and compliant