Senior Process Engineer
Senior Process Engineer - Cork City
Client-facing project role | Mechanically focused | Excellent progression and company growth
Location: Cork City (Gateway Business Park)Employment Type: Permanent, full-time
About the Company
A leading Irish process engineering and project delivery company is expanding its engineering team in Cork City to support continued growth across the biopharma, food, beverage, and dairy sectors.
With a strong track record of designing and delivering complex process equipment and systems, the company offers an exciting opportunity for a mechanically minded engineer to take on a lead role in a business experiencing sustained growth over the next five years.
The Role
This position offers the perfect balance between technical engineering and project delivery.The Senior Process Engineer will lead multidisciplinary teams through the full lifecycle of process system projects - from design and procurement through to fabrication, installation, and commissioning.
The role involves significant client interaction, technical oversight, and team coordination, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both engineering and leadership responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and coordinate small project teams delivering process system and skid-based equipment projects.
- Oversee all aspects of project delivery including design, scheduling, procurement, and quality control.
- Act as the primary technical and commercial point of contact for clients.
- Liaise with mechanical, electrical, and automation engineers to ensure seamless project execution.
- Manage suppliers, subcontractors, and documentation through to project handover.
- Support the development of graduate and junior engineers.
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or Chemical Engineering with strong mechanical bias).
- Experience in process systems, project engineering, or mechanical design within the biotech, food, beverage, or manufacturing sectors.
- Proven track record in delivering complex process projects involving piping, skids, and mechanical assemblies.
- Strong commercial awareness and client-facing experience.
- Excellent communication, coordination, and leadership skills.
- Self-motivated and proactive, with ambition to progress into engineering or project management leadership.
- Join a Cork City-based team with significant expansion plans and investment in local operations.
- Excellent career progression opportunities as the team continues to grow.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Flexible, hybrid working arrangements.
- Exposure to high-profile clients and technically challenging projects.