Senior Piping Design Lead - Life Sciences, Global Projects

Dillon Engineering Services; Leinster; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dillon Engineering Services is seeking a Piping Lead Designer to head piping design activities for large API, Biotech and Fill Finish projects based in Cork and Dublin offices.

The successful candidate will lead a team across feasibility, concept, detail design and construction support, ensuring alignment with project schedules and client requirements. Strong technical expertise and travel readiness are essential.

Qualifications

• Third-level engineering qualification or equivalent trade experience.
• Experience with process and mechanical piping systems within the Life Sciences sector.
• Essential experience leading a team of piping designers within the pharmaceutical or related industry.
• Proficiency in Navisworks and Plant 3D, SP3D or similar 3D design software.
• Strong communication and leadership across multi-office projects.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead piping design across feasibility to construction support.
• Estimate piping design efforts and develop resource plans.
• Coordinate with multiple offices and disciplines across the project.
• Prepare material take-offs and procurement documentation.
• Provide weekly progress reports and maintain a six-week look-ahead plan.
• Mentor junior designers and ensure adherence to project procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Resource planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Navisworks

Plant 3D

SP3D

Job description

Dillon Engineering Services is seeking a Piping Lead Designer to head piping design activities for large API, Biotech and Fill Finish projects based in Cork and Dublin offices.

The successful candidate will lead a team across feasibility, concept, detail design and construction support, ensuring alignment with project schedules and client requirements. Strong technical expertise and travel readiness are essential.