Senior Mechanical Lead - Pharma Capital Expansion

Life Science Recruitment Ltd; Connacht; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Science Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Senior Mechanical Lead for a major pharmaceutical capital expansion in Athlone. The role is initially a 12-month contract with potential extension, based on performance.

Hybrid work: 4 days onsite, 1 day remote. You will provide mechanical technical leadership across construction, installation, mechanical completion and handover activities, overseeing EPCM partners and subcontractors to ensure milestones are met and GMP compliance is maintained.

Qualifications

• This is a senior client-side Mechanical Lead role in a pharmaceutical capital expansion.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 10 years' experience delivering pharmaceutical construction projects.
• Experience managing EPCM partners and subcontractors and delivering HVAC, utilities and MEP scopes.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical completion, turnover documentation and GMP environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as the client's Mechanical Lead across multiple work packages.
• Oversee mechanical construction, installation and handover activities.
• Manage EPCM partners, contractors and subcontractors to meet milestones.
• Coordinate interfaces between engineering, CQV and manufacturing operations.
• Lead constructability reviews, sequencing and issue resolution.
• Monitor quality, safety and GMP compliance; manage turnover activities.
• Prepare progress reports on programme, risks and contractor performance.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

GMP awareness

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

10+ years in pharmaceutical construction

EPCM/MEP coordination experience

PMP/PRINCE2/NEBOSH beneficial

Job description

Life Science Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Senior Mechanical Lead for a major pharmaceutical capital expansion in Athlone. The role is initially a 12-month contract with potential extension, based on performance.

Hybrid work: 4 days onsite, 1 day remote. You will provide mechanical technical leadership across construction, installation, mechanical completion and handover activities, overseeing EPCM partners and subcontractors to ensure milestones are met and GMP compliance is maintained.