Project Engineer

Headcount Solutions; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Headcount Solutions Polska Sp. z o.o. seeks an experienced Project Engineer to join an Engineering Managed Services programme for pharmaceutical capital projects.

You will coordinate engineering activities with mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, process and building services teams, ensuring design and procurement align with GMP and regulatory expectations. You will contribute to scope development, design reviews, vendor interface and site handover, supporting construction, commissioning

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in an Engineering discipline or equivalent technical qualification.
• Experience working as a Project Engineer within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting capital projects through design, procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Understanding of GMP requirements, EHS standards and pharmaceutical site procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of pharmaceutical capital projects in line with agreed scope, programme, budget and quality requirements.
• Coordinate engineering activities across relevant disciplines, including Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls, Process and Building Services.
• Develop and review project scopes, technical specifications, engineering drawings and design documentation.
• Liaise with design consultants, equipment suppliers, vendors and construction contractors.
• Coordinate technical reviews, design changes and engineering queries throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project progress and identify technical risks, issues and potential delays.
• Support procurement activities, technical bid evaluations and equipment/vendor reviews.
• Provide engineering support during construction, installation and commissioning activities.
• Ensure engineering deliverables comply with applicable site standards, GMP requirements and regulatory expectations.
• Support project documentation, technical reporting, quality reviews and final project handover.

Skills

Project coordination

Cross-disciplinary coordination

GMP knowledge

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software (AutoCAD)

Engineering documentation tools

Job description

Job Title: Project Engineer – Pharmaceutical Capital Projects

About the Role

As our Projects Delivery team continues to grow, we are now seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join an established Engineering Managed Services programme, supporting the delivery of a diverse portfolio of capital projects within a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the technical coordination and execution of capital projects, working closely with Project Managers, multidisciplinary engineering teams, design partners, construction contractors and client stakeholders.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of a diverse range of engineering projects, supporting activities from initial scope development and design through procurement, installation, construction, commissioning and final handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of pharmaceutical capital projects in line with agreed scope, programme, budget and quality requirements.
• Coordinate engineering activities across relevant disciplines, including Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls, Process and Building Services.
• Develop and review project scopes, technical specifications, engineering drawings and design documentation.
• Liaise with design consultants, equipment suppliers, vendors and construction contractors.
• Coordinate technical reviews, design changes and engineering queries throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project progress and identify technical risks, issues and potential delays.
• Support procurement activities, technical bid evaluations and equipment/vendor reviews.
• Provide engineering support during construction, installation and commissioning activities.
• Ensure engineering deliverables comply with applicable site standards, GMP requirements and regulatory expectations.
• Support project documentation, technical reporting, quality reviews and final project handover.

Requirements & Experience

• Degree-qualified in an Engineering discipline or equivalent technical qualification.
• Experience working as a Project Engineer within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting capital projects through design, procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Strong technical understanding of engineering design and project execution processes.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and external contractors.
• Experience reviewing technical documentation, specifications, drawings and engineering deliverables.
• Understanding of GMP requirements, EHS standards and pharmaceutical site procedures.
• Strong communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within a project delivery team.