Project Engineer

Role Summary:

Are you a highly driven Project Engineer ready to take on significant responsibility and drive capital projects from concept to completion?

A leading global manufacturing client, based in County Dublin, is looking for an exceptional engineer to join their high-performing team. This is your chance to manage complex, multi-site projects involving state of the art process plant and packaging equipment. If you thrive in a live production environment, have a knack for strategic planning, and want to own the engineering lifecycle, this is the role you’ve been waiting for.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• As a key member of the Engineering team, you will be the driving force behind critical installations and upgrades across Dublin facilities. Your mission will include:
• Taking full control of assigned capital projects, ensuring smooth development, commissioning, and handover into sustained operations.
• Preparing User Requirement Specifications (URS), scoping documents, and collaborating with cross-functional SMEs and design consultants.
• Coordinating Design Risk and HAZOP assessments to maintain the highest safety and design standards.
• Developing comprehensive project budgets, preparing capital requests, managing the RFT/RFQ phase, and rigorously tracking project schedules and spend.
• Safely managing and directing external contractors during the construction and installation phases.
• Creating and delivering detailed operational and maintenance manuals, ensuring a seamless transition for the sustaining operations team.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• A Degree in Mechanical, Process, or Electrical Engineering.
• Proven Experience: A minimum of 4 years of direct experience in successful project management, specifically within a manufacturing setting.
• Industry Context: Experience working in a live production and chemical/process environment is essential.
• Leadership Under Pressure: A demonstrated ability to lead, maintain a clear head under pressure, and drive projects forward independently.
• Strategic Problem Solving: A logical and systematic approach to complex problem-solving and solution development.
• Communication & Influence: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to prepare and confidently present project proposals to the management team.

Please note, we do not require agency assistance with this role.