Senior Project Engineer (Pharma)

DPS Group Global; Leinster; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis in Ireland is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to lead capital and site-based projects within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. You will own a diverse portfolio spanning process areas, equipment, facilities, utilities, and laboratories, ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory standards.

We seek a senior professional with a proven track record delivering complex projects from concept through commissioning and handover.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Process, Electrical, Manufacturing, or related Engineering.
• 8+ years' experience delivering engineering and capital projects within regulated environments.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary capital projects involving equipment, utilities, facilities, and infrastructure.
• Extensive experience working within GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from concept, feasibility, and detailed design through installation, commissioning, qualification, and handover.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects across manufacturing, process equipment, facilities, utilities, infrastructure, and laboratory environments.
• Act as the primary engineering lead, collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Validation, EHS, Procurement, and external contractors.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

GMP knowledge

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Process, Electrical, Manufacturing or related Engineering

Job description

Location:

West Dublin / Greater Dublin Area

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to lead the delivery of capital and site-based projects across a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will take ownership of a diverse portfolio of engineering projects spanning manufacturing process areas, production equipment, facilities, utilities, laboratory infrastructure, and site development initiatives within a highly regulated GMP environment.

This position is ideally suited to a senior engineering professional with extensive pharmaceutical industry experience and a proven track record of delivering complex engineering projects from concept through to commissioning, qualification, and operational handover. The Senior Project Engineer will provide technical leadership, manage key stakeholder relationships, and drive project execution while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, compliance, and project performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from concept, feasibility, and detailed design through installation, commissioning, qualification, and handover.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects across manufacturing, process equipment, facilities, utilities, infrastructure, and laboratory environments.
• Act as the primary engineering lead, collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Validation, EHS, Procurement, and external contractors.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams, contractors, and engineering personnel.
• Manage contractor performance and ensure compliance with site standards and engineering best practices.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and infrastructure enhancement.

Engineering & Technical Leadership

• Provide technical leadership for equipment installations, process improvements, facility upgrades, utility systems, and laboratory projects.
• Review and approve engineering documentation, including specifications, drawings, calculations, layouts, design packages, and vendor submissions.
• Lead design reviews, HAZOPs, FATs, SATs, commissioning activities, and project close-out reviews.
• Resolve complex technical and operational issues during project execution and start-up.
• Ensure engineering solutions align with GMP requirements, operational needs, and long-term business objectives.
• Support asset lifecycle planning and future site capital investment programmes.

Compliance, Validation & Documentation

• Lead the preparation and review of project documentation including URS, FDS, design specifications, change controls, commissioning protocols, qualification documentation, risk assessments, and project reports.
• Ensure all project activities are executed in compliance with GMP, FDA, HPRA, and internal quality standards.
• Support and oversee commissioning, qualification, and validation activities.
• Lead change management activities, impact assessments, deviation investigations, and corrective actions.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Process, Electrical, Manufacturing, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 8+ years' experience delivering engineering and capital projects within pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary capital projects involving manufacturing equipment, process systems, utilities, facilities, and infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of the full project lifecycle from concept development through operational handover.
• Extensive experience working within GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing contractors, consultants, vendors, and cross-functional project teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, schedules, and stakeholder expectations.
• Experience supporting laboratory, R&D, or analytical facility projects would be advantageous.
• Strong project leadership and decision-making skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills at all organisational levels.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of GMP compliance, pharmaceutical engineering standards, and project governance.
• Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and contractor performance.
• Excellent problem-solving, risk management, and technical troubleshooting capabilities.
• Highly organised with a strong focus on quality, compliance, and safety.
• Ability to work independently while providing leadership within multidisciplinary teams.

About Arcadis

Arcadis is the world's leading company in sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy for natural and built assets. With over 36,000 professionals across more than 70 countries, we are united by a common purpose: improving quality of life through innovation, collaboration, and sustainable solutions.

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At Arcadis, we empower individuals to excel because your contributions matter. Taking a skills-based approach, we provide opportunities for you to shape your career, maximise your impact, and grow professionally.

By joining us, you'll engage in meaningful work that helps deliver sustainable solutions for a better planet while leaving a lasting legacy for future generations.

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