Project Manager

TCC Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TCC Recruitment is partnering with an established engineering and automation business in North Dublin to recruit an experienced Projects Manager – Automation. You will drive multiple automation projects from concept through commissioning and handover, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring delivery on time and to budget.

The role involves working with customers across Ireland, the UK and Europe, with travel to sites as needed and exposure to regulated environments including pharma and

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience managing automation or similar technical projects in Ireland.
• Hold a Level 7 engineering qualification in Automation, Electrical, Mechanical or electromechanical engineering.
• PMP or equivalent certification would be advantageous.
• Experience with regulated/pharma environments and cGMP is a plus.
• Experience managing budgets, programmes and resources.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of automation and materials handling projects.
• Develop project plans covering scope, timelines, budgets and milestones.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, software, design and procurement resources.
• Act as primary contact for customers throughout delivery.
• Manage budgets, resources, risks and changes.
• Oversee FAT, SAT, commissioning and final handover.
• Maintain project documentation and RAID logs.
• Support validation documentation for regulated projects when required.
• Ensure delivery on time, within budget and to quality standards.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Scheduling

Communication

Leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Level 7 engineering qualification (Automation/Electrical/Mechanical)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Projects Manager – Automation | North Dublin | Permanent

TCC Recruitment is partnering with an established and growing engineering and automation business to recruit an experienced Projects Manager – Automation.

Our client delivers bespoke automation and materials-handling solutions to customers across Ireland, the UK and Europe, supporting sectors including manufacturing, pharmaceutical, food & beverage and industrial operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager who enjoys taking full ownership of complex engineering projects — from initial handover and planning through design, manufacture, installation, commissioning, validation and final client handover.

The Role

Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, suppliers and customers, you will manage multiple automation projects from concept through to completion.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing the full project lifecycle across automation, materials handling, conveyor, end-of-line packaging and robotics projects
• Developing project plans covering scope, timelines, budgets, resources and key milestones
• Managing project programmes and critical-path activities
• Coordinating mechanical, electrical, software, design and procurement resources
• Acting as the primary point of contact for customers throughout project delivery
• Managing project budgets, resources, risks and engineering changes
• Identifying project risks and implementing mitigation plans
• Overseeing FAT, SAT, commissioning and final handover activities
• Maintaining project documentation, reporting and RAID logs
• Supporting validation documentation for regulated/pharmaceutical projects where required
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• 5+ years' Irish experience managing projects within automation, materials handling or a similar technical engineering environment
• A relevant Level 7 engineering qualification in Automation, Electrical, Mechanical, Electromechanical Engineering or similar
• Demonstrable experience taking ownership of projects from concept through commissioning and handover
• Strong commercial awareness, including budget, programme and resource management
• Experience working directly with customers and managing stakeholder expectations
• Working knowledge of industrial automation technologies such as PLC, SCADA, HMI and robotics
• Strong project planning and organisational skills
• Experience with Microsoft Project or similar project-management software
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving abilities

PMP or equivalent project-management certification would be advantageous.

Experience within pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environments, including familiarity with FAT, SAT, FDS, HDS, IQ/OQ and cGMP requirements, would also be highly regarded.

Location & Working Model

North Dublin

This is primarily an office-based role with regular travel to customer sites throughout Ireland. Some international travel may also be required depending on project requirements.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

You’ll be joining a growing engineering business where project delivery sits at the heart of the operation. The role offers significant responsibility, exposure to technically interesting automation projects and the opportunity to influence project-management processes as the organisation continues to scale.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to work on varied and technically interesting automation projects.
• Fast-paced and evolving engineering environment.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits package.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Career progression within a growing sector.