Site-Based Mechanical Project Engineer - Pharma Piping Lead

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

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.