Senior Project Engineer: Piping & Mechanical Systems Lead

Dornan; Cork; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dornan Engineering Group, based in Kinsale, Co. Cork, seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead mechanical building services installations on a major pharmaceutical project. You will coordinate piping systems, review drawings, and manage subcontractors to deliver safe, on-time results.

Based on a site, you will collaborate with design, BIM, commissioning and client teams to resolve issues, uphold QA, and drive continuous improvements while maintaining thorough project documentation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience delivering mechanical building services projects.
• Experience managing piping installations in pharma/life sciences or regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, utility piping, process piping and plant.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and BIM models.
• Solid understanding of QA, commissioning and mechanical installation best practices.
• Excellent communication, planning and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, collaborative approach with safety and continuous improvement focus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project coordination

Piping installations

Stakeholder management

Reading drawings & BIM

HVAC knowledge

Education

Mechanical/Building Services Engineering degree

Tools

BIM software

Job description

Dornan Engineering Group, based in Kinsale, Co. Cork, seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead mechanical building services installations on a major pharmaceutical project. You will coordinate piping systems, review drawings, and manage subcontractors to deliver safe, on-time results.

Based on a site, you will collaborate with design, BIM, commissioning and client teams to resolve issues, uphold QA, and drive continuous improvements while maintaining thorough project documentation.