Job Description

SITE PROJECT ENGINEER

Reports to: Engineering Team Manager

Location: Cork Metropolitan Area

Sector: Process Engineering

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Our client is an established process engineering company that designs, manufactures, installs and distributes specialist process equipment and systems for the manufacturing sector. Its customers operate across the biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, beverage, food and dairy industries.

The business has a long-standing reputation for quality and delivery and works with leading organisations across its core markets.

THE ROLE

The Site Project Engineer will join an engineering team responsible for the design, fabrication and installation of complex process equipment and systems. The position offers significant autonomy, with responsibility across design, procurement, project management and customer interaction.

On larger projects, the successful candidate will work under the direction of the Engineering Team Manager. On small to medium-sized projects, they will lead process installations on site and support shutdown planning and coordination.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop conceptual designs for process solutions.
• Prepare proposals that meet client requirements.
• Complete detailed engineering across process, mechanical and instrumentation disciplines.
• Support the design of control and electrical aspects.
• Manage material and subcontractor procurement.
• Supervise the preparation of drawings.
• Support project safety and quality requirements.
• Commission process systems.
• Coordinate on-site process installations and support shutdown planning.
• Engage with customers and stakeholders throughout project delivery.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 to 5 years of project engineering experience within the pharmaceutical, beverage or brewery, biotechnology, or dairy industries.
• A degree or equivalent qualification in mechanical, chemical or process engineering.
• Experience within a process or mechanical contractor or fabrication environment is desirable.
• Ability to communicate, influence and engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong drive, vision and commitment to delivering work correctly the first time.
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to continue developing a broad technical skill set.

WHY JOIN?

• Work with industry-leading customers across the biotechnology, beverage and dairy sectors.
• Gain genuine responsibility and practical, hands-on engineering experience.
• Join an ambitious and established business with a strong reputation for quality and delivery.
• Access ongoing investment in training, professional development and chartership support.
• Benefit from flexible hours that support work-life balance.

THE PACKAGE

• Competitive salary with scope for progression.
• Annual performance-related bonus.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance and permanent health insurance.
• Flexible working hours.
• Support for training, further education and chartership.

To apply, please submit your cv by clicking apply.

Applicants must be EU citizens or already hold unrestricted rights to work in Ireland. Work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.