Senior Mechanical Supervisor – High-Purity Piping, Cork

Talent-Curve; Cork; On-site; EUR 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully expensed company vehicle

Health insurance

Pension scheme

Performance incentives

Career progression pathways

Job summary

Talent-Curve in Cork is seeking an experienced Mechanical Supervisor to lead on a flagship life sciences project. You will coordinate on-site crews, manage daily labour execution, and drive high-purity piping installations safely, on time and to exacting quality standards.

The role requires a full mechanical trade qualification with 35+ years in industrial construction, plus exposure to regulated sectors. A clean Irish driving licence and right to work are essential.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification: full mechanical trade qualification (Pipefitter, Welder or Plumber).
• Minimum 35+ years of experience on industrial construction sites.
• Experience in highly regulated sectors (Pharma/Biopharma/Datacentres/Semiconductors).
• Strong knowledge of high-purity piping, cleanroom protocols and hygienic installation.
• Full clean driving licence, residency in Ireland and right to work locally.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily on-site activities for pipefitters, welders and sub-contractors.
• Monitor progress against the construction programme and allocate resources.
• Oversee installation of high-purity process piping and welding operations.
• Interpret P&ID schematics and isometrics to instruct crews.
• Support QA/QC, verifications and prepare piping for hydrostatic testing.
• Enforce on-site health and safety standards and toolbox talks.

Skills

Site Leadership

Health & Safety

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Mechanical trade qualification (Pipefitter/Welder/Plumber)

Job description

Talent-Curve in Cork is seeking an experienced Mechanical Supervisor to lead on a flagship life sciences project. You will coordinate on-site crews, manage daily labour execution, and drive high-purity piping installations safely, on time and to exacting quality standards.

The role requires a full mechanical trade qualification with 35+ years in industrial construction, plus exposure to regulated sectors. A clean Irish driving licence and right to work are essential.