Contract Project Manager – Engineering

Location: Loughrea, Co. Galway

Contract Type: Contract

Working Arrangement: Site-based, full-time

6-12 months and option to do 3 days or 5days per week - flexible on this.

About the Role

HERO Recruitment is seeking an experienced Contract Project Manager to join the Engineering & Facilities team.

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will lead strategic engineering projects from initial planning and procurement through to execution, commissioning, validation and final sign-off. You will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and in line with the required quality and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Manage engineering projects from initial scoping and planning through to completion and handover.

Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, timelines, milestones and resource requirements.

Coordinate procurement activities, suppliers, technical specifications and equipment deliveries.

Monitor project progress, manage changes and resolve issues to keep projects on track.

Identify project risks and implement effective mitigation plans.

Coordinate commissioning, testing, validation and project documentation to ensure compliance.

Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Operations, Quality, Procurement and Finance.

Provide regular project updates to stakeholders and senior management on progress, budgets, risks and timelines.

Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and apply lessons learned to future projects.

Essential Requirements

Level 8 qualification in Engineering or an equivalent technical discipline.

Minimum of 7 years' experience managing and delivering engineering projects.

Strong project planning, organisational and stakeholder management skills.

Experience managing project timelines, budgets, procurement, risks and resources.

Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Desirable Experience

Project management qualification or accreditation.

End-to-end engineering project delivery experience within the pharmaceutical, manufacturing or another regulated environment.

Knowledge of GMP, commissioning, validation and relevant quality and compliance requirements.