Project Lead - Mechanical Construction (Pharma)

Ward Personnel; Cork; On-site; EUR 69,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Ward Personnel is seeking a Project Lead – Mechanical for a Ringaskiddy-based role within a leading pharmaceutical client’s project delivery team. You will lead mechanical construction from design through commissioning in a live manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating contractors, ensuring safety and quality, and driving right-first-time delivery across projects €500k to €40 million in value.

Qualifications

• Significant mechanical construction experience in regulated industries (pharma/life sciences).
• Experience delivering capital projects from concept through commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, P&IDs, isometrics, specs and turnover docs.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical construction delivery across piping, HVAC, utilities and equipment install.
• Coordinate engineering and design activities with external teams and stakeholders.
• Manage interfaces with live plant operations and other contractors.
• Ensure compliance with drawings, specs, permits, RAMS and site procedures.
• Monitor progress, productivity, safety, quality and schedule; mitigate risks.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Safety compliance

Quality management

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Construction Management

Related technical discipline

Construction Safety certification

Tools

P&IDs

Isometric drawings

Construction work packs

Inspection & testing

Job description

Ward Personnel is seeking a Project Lead – Mechanical for a Ringaskiddy-based role within a leading pharmaceutical client’s project delivery team. You will lead mechanical construction from design through commissioning in a live manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating contractors, ensuring safety and quality, and driving right-first-time delivery across projects €500k to €40 million in value.