Senior Project Engineer

Dornan Engineering Services Ltd; Munster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dornan Engineering Group in Cork is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead mechanical building services installations on a major pharmaceutical project, coordinating piping systems and ensuring on-time delivery.

The role is site-based and requires a degree in Mechanical or Building Services engineering, plus experience delivering piping projects, BIM modelling, and a strong QA/safety focus. You will collaborate with design, BIM, commissioning and client teams to resolve technical issues.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven experience in Senior/Project Engineer role delivering mechanical building services projects.
• Experience managing piping installations in regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical building services systems (HVAC, utility/process piping).
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specs and BIM models.
• Quality assurance, commissioning and installation best practices.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager to deliver mechanical building services works.
• Coordinate installation of mechanical and piping systems on a large pharmaceutical project.
• Manage mechanical subcontractors to ensure safety, programme, quality.
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals and RFIs.
• Collaborate with design, BIM, commissioning and client teams to resolve issues.
• Monitor progress and identify opportunities to improve schedule.
• Support quality inspections, testing and commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Maintain project documentation and provide progress updates.

Skills

Piping installations

Mechanical building services

BIM models

HVAC

Process piping

Stakeholder management

Quality assurance

Safety

Project coordination

Drawing interpretation

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Building Services degree

Job description

Senior Project Engineer

Dornan Engineering Group is a leading international engineering contractor delivering high-value projects across Europe, the UK & Ireland. Based in Kinsale, Co. Cork, this is an exciting opportunity to join our growing Life Sciences team as a Senior Project Engineer, supporting the delivery of a major pharmaceutical project. This is a dynamic, site‑based role where you will lead the coordination of mechanical building services installations, with a particular focus on piping systems, while ensuring safe, high-quality, and on‑time project delivery.

Your day will include:

• Supporting the Project Manager with the successful delivery of mechanical building services works.
• Coordinating the installation of mechanical and piping systems on a large-scale pharmaceutical project.
• Managing mechanical subcontractors to ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, and to the highest quality standards.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, technical submittals, and RFIs.
• Collaborating with design, BIM, commissioning, and client teams to resolve technical issues.
• Monitoring project progress and identifying opportunities to improve programme performance.
• Supporting quality inspections, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Ensuring compliance with all health, safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
• Maintaining accurate project documentation and providing regular progress updates.

About You

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in a Senior Project Engineer or Project Engineer role delivering mechanical building services projects.
• Demonstrable experience managing piping installations, ideally within pharmaceutical, life sciences, or other highly regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical building services systems, including HVAC, utility piping, process piping, and associated plant.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and BIM models.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance, commissioning, and mechanical installation best practices.
• Excellent communication, planning, and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, collaborative approach with a strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

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