Project Engineer

Reporting to the Project Engineering Manager, the Project Engineer is responsible for delivering capital engineering projects across their full life cycle within a highly regulated biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

The role involves managing third-party contractors, maintaining ownership of project budgets and schedules, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards such as HPRA and FDA. The Project Engineer will work closely with cross-functional site teams to support technology transfer, plant efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Deliver engineering and capital projects from design through commissioning and validation.
• Manage third-party contractors and external engineering partners.
• Own project budgets, schedules and cost control.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety and engineering standards.
• Contribute to site capital planning and support funding approvals.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality and technology transfer teams.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant performance.
• Support validation documentation, testing and regulatory readiness.
• Promote safe working practices and oversee contractor safety.
• Foster teamwork, knowledge sharing and a strong safety culture.

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years' experience delivering projects in a pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Experience in aseptic manufacturing and advanced biologics (e.g. cell culture, ATMPs) is advantageous.
• Project management accreditation (PMP or equivalent) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of regulated project delivery and construction safety.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and tight timelines.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with MS Project or equivalent planning tools.