Project Engineer - Facilities

We’re currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity with an award-winning Pharmaceutical organization based in Dublin. This is an excellent position for anyone who is looking to join a leading multinational who are one of the best at what they do.

This role will be a key member of the Site Facilities & Engineering (F&E) group, supporting Facilities operations and capital project delivery across the site. The role has specific responsibilities within the Facilities Department and will report to the Facilities Project Manager. The successful candidate will support the development and execution of Facilities-related capital and operational projects, while also contributing to the ongoing reliability, compliance, and lifecycle management of critical Facilities systems. Over time, the role will assume increased responsibility as a System Owner for designated Facilities infrastructure and systems. The position works closely with Engineering, Utilities, EHS, Quality, external service providers, and site stakeholders to ensure Facilities systems remain fit for purpose, compliant with regulatory expectations, and aligned with site operational needs.

Duties

• Participate in the full project lifecycle (Capital projects), including concept development, scope definition, detailed design, execution, commissioning, and close-out, in accordance with the site Engineering Project Delivery process.
• Support the Facilities Project Manager in the delivery of Facilities-related capital and operational projects.
• Drive the safe execution of works in compliance with site procedures, corporate standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Review project works for installation quality and complete system walkdowns, punch-list management, and system turnover activities.
• Provide technical and operational support for site Facilities systems.
• Support the operation and maintenance of HVAC systems, including AHUs, chillers, HEPA filtration, isolator air handling, pressure cascades, and environmental control systems.
• Apply GMP and regulatory requirements related to temperature, humidity, differential pressure, and cleanroom classification.
• Interpret engineering documentation including P&IDs, ductwork schematics, and control logic.
• Support monitoring and alarm management through BMS / EMS systems, including calibration and data integrity requirements.
• Support the management of mechanical and electrical lift systems, including control panels, safety interlocks, and load requirements.
• Act as site SME for warehouse and vertical storage systems including maintenance, operation and lifecycle management.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements (e.g. LOLER, EN81).
• Coordinate preventive maintenance activities and contractor oversight.
• Review inspection reports, safety certificates, and support resolution of identified non-conformances.
• Support electro-mechanical door systems, including sensors, control units, actuators, and safety features.
• Assist in troubleshooting issues such as misalignment, sensor faults, or cycle failures.
• Ensure systems support GMP material and personnel flows and site segregation requirements.
• Support vendor performance management, servicing activities, and documentation review.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve Facilities preventive maintenance plans.
• Utilise computerised maintenance management systems and applications (e.g. CMMS/Maximo) to plan and document technical activities and asset spares management.
• Support planning, scheduling, and execution of site shutdowns and outage activities.
• Contribute to system reliability, compliance, and inspection readiness.
• Support cross-functional coordination with Engineering, Quality, EHS, and Operations as required.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment, preferably biopharmaceutical.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
• Working knowledge of Facilities systems and infrastructure within a regulated manufacturing site.
• Equipment troubleshooting and maintenance strategies and system.
• Experience working with CMMS systems (e.g. Maximo/SAP).

If interested in this posting please feel free to contact Avishek Singh at Avishek.sing for further information.