Project Manager: Capital Equipment & Manufacturing Upgrades

Fastnet; Limerick; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Fastnet is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead equipment installation, upgrade and capital projects in a regulated manufacturing environment (pharma/biotech/medical device). You will coordinate cross‑functional teams from concept to completion to ensure on‑time delivery, within budget and quality standards.

The role requires strong planning, stakeholder management and ability to handle multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering (or related engineering discipline).
• 3–5 years' experience in a Project Management role.
• Demonstrated experience delivering equipment installation, upgrade or capital engineering projects.
• Strong project planning, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience within regulated manufacturing environments such as pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology or process manufacturing is desirable.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects to challenging timelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage equipment installation, upgrade and modification projects from initiation through to completion.
• Coordinate project activities to ensure delivery on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Work closely with engineering, production, maintenance, quality and external vendors throughout project lifecycles.
• Develop project plans, schedules and budgets, monitoring progress and mitigating project risks where required.
• Coordinate equipment procurement, installation, commissioning and qualification activities.
• Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with site safety standards, engineering procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Manage contractors and external suppliers during project execution.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, reports and progress updates for key stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and support implementation of engineering best practices.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Scheduling / planning

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering

Job description

Fastnet is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead equipment installation, upgrade and capital projects in a regulated manufacturing environment (pharma/biotech/medical device). You will coordinate cross‑functional teams from concept to completion to ensure on‑time delivery, within budget and quality standards.

The role requires strong planning, stakeholder management and ability to handle multiple priorities.