Sr Project Engineer

LSC, Life Science Consultants; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LSC, Life Science Consultants, invites applications for a Sr Project Engineer to join a South Dublin-based biopharmaceutical company specializing in Formulation, Fill Finish and Packaging.

The role requires 8+ years in pharma/biotech, with client-side technical ownership of plant utility systems from construction through start-up, commissioning and handover. You will lead cross-disciplinary teams, drive design reviews, and ensure readiness for operation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in building services design, construction and commissioning in life sciences.
• Strong understanding of GMP-regulated facilities and codes is expected.
• Excellent communication and ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as client-side technical lead with project delivery ownership of assigned plant utility systems from construction through startup and handover.
• Oversee design intent, P&IDs, equipment, piping, controls and interfaces to ensure system operability.
• Coordinate with designers, contractors, vendors and Amgen SMEs to resolve RFIs and field changes.
• Support equipment installation, inspections, walkdowns, and commissioning activities.
• Maintain system ownership through operational readiness and transfer of care.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

MEP systems knowledge

Job description

LSC have a great contract opportunity for a Sr Project Engineer to join a South Dublin based Biopharmaceutical company that specializes in secondary manufacturing activities such as Formulation, Fill Finish and Packaging.

If you have 8+ years of experience working in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry and are ready for your next challenge, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

ABOUT THE PROJECT - KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as client-side technical lead with project delivery ownership of assigned plant utility systems from construction through startup, commissioning, operational readiness and final handover.
• Using strong technical knowledge of system design intent, P&IDs, equipment, piping, controls, interfaces and operating requirements to deliver the systems.
• Self starter with the ability to investigate and implement solutions to challenges between design, construction & site operations priorities and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders
• Using excellent communication skills to manage deliverables and report out on progress including identifying support required, priorities & risks
• Provide hands-on field engineering support, monitoring installation and proactively identifying and resolving technical, constructability, quality and operability issues.
• Review and resolve RFIs, technical queries, field changes and deviations, coordinating with designers, contractors, vendors and Amgen SMEs as required.
• Verify equipment and piping installations against approved design, specifications, vendor requirements and applicable standards.
• Support equipment installation, tie-ins, inspections, walkdowns, punch closure and Mechanical Completion of plant utility systems.
• Confirm system readiness for pressure testing, flushing, cleaning, filling, water treatment, startup and commissioning.
• Coordinate utility interfaces with Electrical, BMS/Automation, HVAC, CSA, Process Utilities and other disciplines.
• Provide hands-on startup and commissioning support, working with vendors, Construction, CQV and Operations to troubleshoot equipment and system performance issues.
• Verify system hydraulic and operational performance, including flow, pressure, temperature, balancing, controls and equipment operation, and drive deficiencies through to resolution.
• Maintain system ownership through operational readiness and transfer of care, custody and control, ensuring outstanding technical and punch items are appropriately closed or managed.
• Support Operations and Maintenance readiness, including training, maintenance requirements, vendor support and knowledge transfer, ensuring systems are safe, functional, maintainable and ready for operation.

ABOUT YOU - ARE YOUR SKILLS A MATCH?

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in building services design, construction, and commissioning in the life sciences sector.
• Comprehensive understanding of MEP systems within GMP and regulated facilities.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and lead design reviews.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant codes and standards (IS, EN, CIBSE, ASHRAE).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Note: Are you currently eligible to work in Ireland? As this is a contract opportunity you will need to hold a Stamp 1G/Stamp 4 visa to apply!