Project Engineer - Mechanical & Electrical Design

Team Horizon is seeking a Project Engineer - Construction Design for a leading pharmaceutical company in South Dublin

This job description is for a Project Engineer with previous relevant experience to provide client side design input at the Basis of Design, Detailed Design, Commissioning, Qualification and handover stages of a design project for a Pharmaceutical facility. Particular relevance would be previous experience in Large Scale Capital Projects, in Biologics, Pharma or fill/finish Facilities. 
The scope of the role, may also require / includes design input and support during the project phases for various ancillary areas such the existing Warehouse, general site infrastructure, which are all collectively managed as part of the project.

The position is a hybrid position with an on-site (3 Days) and remote working element.

As design progresses, attendance at A&E offices will also be required, and these will count as on-site days.
Due to the nature of the role, the Project Engineer will also be required to support the design process with potential visits to design offices.

Why you should apply:

• This is an excellent opportunity to join a world class manufacturing operation, with an outstanding track record of reliably delivering high-quality medicines to patients around the world suffering serious illnesses.


• There is a strong culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the company to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people’s lives.


• Our client is developing the capability to produce all its medicines in Dublin, helping to ensure continuity of supply of our medicines as they expand internationally.

What you will be doing:

• To support client side design team in its efforts associated with the design of the new Facility and ancillary projects (Laboratory reconfiguration, Canteen expansion and Warehouse Modifications) as directed by the Design Manager.


• To coordinate client side design activities by liaising with Design Team Resources, Site SME’s and Client’s Engineering Technical Authority (ETA) in delivering the Canteen and Laboratory designs.


• To partake in client side design reviews and to coordinate the participation of all stakeholders.


• To coordinate and participate in cross functional package, area, or overall design team reviews as required in support of client’s overall design goals and expectations


• To support site facility and utility walkdowns by the third Party designers and to schedule such activities with site Facilities Group, Engineering and the Laboratory End-User.


• To act as a point of contact for all technical queries in relation to assigned scopes of work


• To manage / monitor project action logs / RFI’s / review cycles


• To be available to execute scopes of work (Manage / Coordinate) in support of the overall project schedule. (Knowledge of CE Marking / Legislation would be an advantage)


• To coordinate with Site Facilities, Engineering and End Users in relation to the Site Engineering Change Management process.


• To liaise with C&Q, in support of the commissioning / qualification of the Laboratory and Canteen systems.


• To support the handover process of the systems / facilities to Engineering and Laboratory End-Users.


• Any other duties as assigned.

What you need to apply:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical Facility, with experience of Engineering Documentation Management, Project Execution and/or Facility Design.


• Ability to challenge, defend and present technical aspects of design and commissioning.


• Good communications skills.


• An understanding of interdisciplinary interfaces and an ability to resolve conflicting prioritiesDegree level qualification in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, CSA background, or similar/equivalent.