Technical Lead - Facilities Work Package
Job Description: Technical Lead - Facilities Work Package
This role is the technical anchor for the /"envelope and infrastructure/" of the Novo Nordisk Athlone expansion. While the MEP and Utilities leads focus on the internal /"organs,/" you are responsible for the physical body of the facility-the architectural integrity, cleanroom fabric, and the critical facility management systems that allow the building to function as a world-class pharmaceutical hub.
Role Overview- Location: Athlone, Ireland
- Scope: Cleanroom Architecture (Panels, Doors, Flooring), General Building Services, Life Safety Systems, and Site Infrastructure.
- Objective: To ensure the facility is built to a /"Grade A/" standard that is both compliant with global health authorities (FDA/HPRA) and optimised for long-term maintenance.
- Architectural & Cleanroom Integrity
- Cleanroom Fabric: Technical oversight of the installation of walk-on ceilings, epoxy/vinyl flooring, and hermetically sealed door systems.
- Pressure Boundary Management: Ensuring the /"tightness/" of the building envelope to maintain the pressure cascades defined by the HVAC Technical Lead.
- Material Selection: Reviewing and approving materials for chemical resistance, durability, and low-particulate emission.
- Life Safety & Security Systems
- Fire & Life Safety: Lead the technical implementation of fire detection, suppression, and emergency lighting systems in accordance with Irish building codes and FM Global standards.
- Security Infrastructure: Oversight of site access control, CCTV, and intruder alarms, ensuring they integrate with the wider Novo Nordisk global security network.
- Building Management: Coordination of vertical transportation (lifts/elevators) and loading dock equipment.
- Site Infrastructure & Civil Interface
- Underground Services: Managing the technical specifications for drainage (process and foul), water mains, and site-wide electrical ducting.
- Fit-out Coordination: Ensuring that non-process areas (offices, laboratories, canteens) are technically sound and meet modern ergonomic and sustainability standards.
Work Package Breakdown
Facility Element
Key Technical Focus
Regulatory/Standard
Cleanroom Fit-out
Flush finishes, coving, and /"Clean Build/" protocols.
ISO 14644 / EudraLex Annex 1
Life Safety
Fire compartmentalisation and ATEX rating in hazardous areas.
IS EN 54 / IBC
Civil/Structural
Vibration control for sensitive lab equipment.
Eurocodes
Sustainability
Facade thermal performance and LEED/BREEAM certification.
Novo Nordisk /"Circular for Zero/"
Candidate Profile- Experience: 10+ years in Facility Engineering or Architectural Lead roles on major CAPEX projects (Pharma, Medical Device, or High-Tech Manufacturing).
- Technical Skills: Expert knowledge of cleanroom construction techniques and /"Cold Shell to Fully Fitted/" project lifecycles.
- Software: Proficiency in Navisworks/BIM for 3D coordination and space management.
- Education: Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or Facilities Engineering.