Project Engineer

Overview

PM Group is an employee owned, international project delivery firm with a team of 4,000+ people. We are world leaders in the pharma, food, medtech and mission critical sectors. From our network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US, we work with the world's leading organisations. We are focused on growing a sustainable business centred around our people, our clients and trade partners.

We are seeking a motivated and ambitious Project Engineer (GMP Manufacturing / Utilities) to join our Outsourced Technical Services (OTS) team in PM Group. The successful candidate will be assigned to a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing facility based in Dublin, supporting the delivery of projects within a modern, highly advanced production environment.

Reporting to a Senior Project Manager, the successful candidate will support the delivery of a portfolio of strategic capital projects from initiation through to handover and closeout. The role offers the opportunity to independently manage smaller projects while contributing to larger site-wide initiatives.

Project execution will be centred on safety, quality, schedule, budget compliance, and adherence to engineering standards, GMP requirements, company procedures, and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

• Support and deliver projects throughout the full project lifecycle, from concept and design through commissioning, qualification, and handover.
• Lead or support cross-functional teams delivering manufacturing, process, facility, and utility-related projects in a highly automated GMP environment.
• Provide technical expertise in utilities, ideally GMP clean utilities, acting as a System Owner or Project Engineer where required.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, contractors, vendors, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Support project financial performance, including forecasting, cost control, risk assessment, and lifecycle cost considerations.
• Ensure compliance with site safety requirements, engineering best practices, and Environmental Health & Safety standards.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels across the business.

Qualifications

• Degree (Level 8 preferred) in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline.
  5+ years' experience as a Project Engineer within a GMP manufacturing environment.
• Experience delivering facility, process, and utility projects, including clean utility systems, with technical knowledge as a System Owner or Project Engineer.
• Strong understanding of the full project lifecycle, including design, implementation, C&Q, and handover.
• Proven ability to manage projects from initiation to completion and deliver on schedule.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and external contractors.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated experience delivering documentation and project handovers right first time.
• Ability to develop operating procedures and maintenance/calibration strategies with end users.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong understanding of GMP principles and EHS requirements within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.