Resident CSA Engineer - Pharma

Wallace Myers International; Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wallace Myers International in Cork, Ireland is seeking a Resident CSA Engineer (Civil, Structural, Architectural) for a permanent on-site role at a multinational pharmaceutical client facility. You will act as the bridge between the consultancy and the client's capital projects team, supervise on-site construction, review design changes, and ensure GMP, BCAR and EHS compliance.

The role requires 3–7 years' relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field, with strong communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering, architecture, or related field.
• 3–7 years of relevant experience in regulated environments.
• Experience in multidisciplinary consultancy or pharma/life sciences preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary resident engineer liaison between consultancy and the client's on-site capital projects team.
• Supervise civil, structural and architectural construction on a regulated pharmaceutical campus.
• Review CSA design changes, constructability reviews and submittals from concept to handover.
• Monitor on-site contractor performance for scope, timelines and budgets.
• Ensure GMP, local building regulations, BCAR and EHS compliance.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical and process utility teams.

Skills

Reading drawings

Structural specs

Project scheduling

Stakeholder management

Client-facing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural/Architecture

Job description

Job Specification: Resident CSA Engineer (Pharma Sector)

Job Overview

• Role: Resident CSA (Civil, Structural, Architectural) Project/Site Engineer
• Location: Cork, Ireland (On-site at Multinational Pharmaceutical Client Facility)
• Employment Type: Permanent / Full-Time (Staff position via Consultancy)
• Reporting To: Consultancy Project Director / Client Capital Projects Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary resident engineering bridge between the multidisciplinary consultancy and the client's on-site capital projects team.
• Supervise and coordinate civil, structural, and architectural construction and modification activities on a live, highly regulated pharmaceutical campus.
• Review and manage CSA design changes, constructability reviews, and technical submittals from concept through to commissioning and handover.
• Monitor contractor performance on-site to verify strict compliance with project scope, agreed timelines, and construction budgets.
• Ensure all works adhere to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), local building regulations, BCAR compliance, and stringent site EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) protocols.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary integration, coordinating directly with mechanical, electrical, and process utility engineering teams.

Candidate Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Experience: 3 to 7 years of relevant engineering or construction management experience, ideally gained within a multidisciplinary consultancy or regulated life sciences/pharmaceutical environment.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in reading and interpreting complex architectural drawings, structural specifications, and project schedules.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with cGMP, cleanroom environment requirements, and Irish statutory planning/building regulations.
• Communication: Exceptional stakeholder management skills with a client-facing, proactive, and diplomatic approach to on-site problem-solving

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