Senior Project Engineer
TR/081069
Posted: 18/02/2026
- Competitive Salary
- Ireland, County Cork, Cork
- Contract
Orion Group Life Sciences are currently recruiting Senior Project Engineer on behalf of our Multinational Pharmaceutical client based in Cork on an initial 12-month contract with huge potential to extend.
GENERAL ACTIVITIES:
•Lead the delivery of Engineering projects on time, on budget & in accordance with all project & business goals.
•Scope new Engineering projects & secure Capital approval
•Lead, support and participate in commissioning and qualification activities
•Participate in and lead Cross-Functional teams as necessary.
•Updating & influencing management and project stakeholders.
•Troubleshooting of process or equipment issues
•Coordination of project interfaces with other projects and departments
•Coordination of and interfaces with third parties (suppliers, customers, service providers, etc.)
•Coordination of project documentation and or P&IDs
•Project Cost Management (estimation, forecasting, tracking, updating)
•Project Scheduling (creation, tracking & reporting)
•Project progress reporting & Risk Management
•Constructability & Maintainability/Operability studies
•Project Resource Management
•Reviewing current condition of systems (structural, E&I as well as safety, permitting and documentation)
•Organization & coordination of project meetings
•Investigating and resolving Deviations raised within the Engineering Department
•Provide process and equipment related training as required.
•Completion of assigned tasks to support manufacture of quality medicines in accordance with cGMP and EHS requirements.
•Retrospective project performance review vs project goals and lessons learned.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Responsible and accountable for assuring the safe accomplishment of job activities, in compliance with corporate and cGMP/EHS regulatory requirements.
•Carry out routine and non-routine tasks delegated by the Manager according to appropriate procedures, values and standards.
•Compliance with Engineering and general site procedures at all times
•Completion of all documentation in compliance with site procedures and GDP
•Prioritize and scheduling of activities to support business needs and to meet requirements of Master Production Schedules
•Generate and assist with generation, review and revision of Engineering documentation as necessary.
•Ensure that personal training requirements are completed in compliance with site procedures.
•Support ongoing studies by Operations, Quality Validation, MSAT, Facilities and other support functions.
•Travel to other sites and other external sites for business related activities as required.
•Lead by example and strive to perform to high standards at all times.
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES / INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTION:
•Report to Principal Project Delivery Engineer/Engineering Manager
•Be familiar with daily activities in all areas of Manufacturing.
•Facilitate an environment of continuous improvement.
•Facilitate an environment of open communication.
•Lead investigations in work area as necessary.
•Lead Cross-Functional teams as necessary to support site goals.
•Collaboration and teamwork
•Initiative and motivation
•Demonstrate Credo value of integrity.
•Work as a strategic partner with all other departments within the company.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
ESSENTIAL:
•Third level qualification in Engineering or Science.
•3+ years experience working in Pharmaceutical environment
•Experience of delivering engineering projects within a GMP regulated environment, specifically Pharma.
DESIRABLE:
•Qualification in Project Management
•6-Sigma or similar problem solving/decision making methodology training
•Experience of working within an Engineering team in a multinational corporate environment.
•Experience of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
GENERAL ACTIVITIES:
•Lead the delivery of Engineering projects on time, on budget & in accordance with all project & business goals.
•Scope new Engineering projects & secure Capital approval
•Lead, support and participate in commissioning and qualification activities
•Participate in and lead Cross-Functional teams as necessary.
•Updating & influencing management and project stakeholders.
•Troubleshooting of process or equipment issues
•Coordination of project interfaces with other projects and departments
•Coordination of and interfaces with third parties (suppliers, customers, service providers, etc.)
•Coordination of project documentation and or P&IDs
•Project Cost Management (estimation, forecasting, tracking, updating)
•Project Scheduling (creation, tracking & reporting)
•Project progress reporting & Risk Management
•Constructability & Maintainability/Operability studies
•Project Resource Management
•Reviewing current condition of systems (structural, E&I as well as safety, permitting and documentation)
•Organization & coordination of project meetings
•Investigating and resolving Deviations raised within the Engineering Department
•Provide process and equipment related training as required.
•Completion of assigned tasks to support manufacture of quality medicines in accordance with cGMP and EHS requirements.
•Retrospective project performance review vs project goals and lessons learned.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Responsible and accountable for assuring the safe accomplishment of job activities, in compliance with corporate and cGMP/EHS regulatory requirements.
•Carry out routine and non-routine tasks delegated by the Manager according to appropriate procedures, values and standards.
•Compliance with Engineering and general site procedures at all times
•Completion of all documentation in compliance with site procedures and GDP
•Prioritize and scheduling of activities to support business needs and to meet requirements of Master Production Schedules
•Generate and assist with generation, review and revision of Engineering documentation as necessary.
•Ensure that personal training requirements are completed in compliance with site procedures.
•Support ongoing studies by Operations, Quality Validation, MSAT, Facilities and other support functions.
•Travel to other sites and other external sites for business related activities as required.
•Lead by example and strive to perform to high standards at all times.
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES / INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTION:
•Report to Principal Project Delivery Engineer/Engineering Manager
•Be familiar with daily activities in all areas of Manufacturing.
•Facilitate an environment of continuous improvement.
•Facilitate an environment of open communication.
•Lead investigations in work area as necessary.
•Lead Cross-Functional teams as necessary to support site goals.
•Collaboration and teamwork
•Initiative and motivation
•Demonstrate Credo value of integrity.
•Work as a strategic partner with all other departments within the company.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
ESSENTIAL:
•Third level qualification in Engineering or Science.
•3+ years experience working in Pharmaceutical environment
•Experience of delivering engineering projects within a GMP regulated environment, specifically Pharma.
DESIRABLE:
•Qualification in Project Management
•6-Sigma or similar problem solving/decision making methodology training
•Experience of working within an Engineering team in a multinational corporate environment.
•Experience of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
Beatriz Olmedo
Lead Recruitment Consultant
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