Project Engineer - Life Sciences

Project Manager / Project Engineer or Program Manager

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

We're proud to hold longstanding partnerships with the world's leading Life Sciences firms. From designing a facility to manufacture transformative therapies, to accelerating the delivery of life-saving products, we help our clients solve their most important challenges.

Our aim is to give the best minds of today the platform to create the cures of tomorrow.

As our clients work to meet aggressive timelines, we strive to be the catalyst for innovation. We provide end-to-end project delivery from a trusted partner in a fast, smart and safe way – on time and within budget.

With more than half a century's relevant experience to draw upon, this adds up to a total one-stop facility service for our clients.

The candidate will be expected to have some knowledge in mechanical systems, be familiar with P&IDs and a broad knowledge of CSA and E&I. This role will involve working in collaboration with our Sustaining and Site Services Team as a Project Manager / Project Engineer or Program Manager for medium and small-scale projects in the Pharmaceutical Sector. The successful candidate will report to the Jacobs Director of Project for Sustaining Capital and Site Services. Ideal candidate should have at least five years' experience with an engineering background and a knowledge of building services in the pharmaceutical industry.

A broad knowledge in the following will be required to be successful in the role:

• broad technical knowledge in Pharmaceutical equipment and installations
• familiarity with project lifecycles from early concept to detail design and implementation.
• broad knowledge of project governance from progress measurement, to change management and reporting.
• commercial awareness on project performance
• ability to coordinate multi discipline project execution
• appreciation of a strong health and safety culture in everything we do.
• ability to develop and adhere to project schedules
• knowledge of quality management systems and adherence to their implementation
• ability to self motivate, promote team collaboration and engage with clients, design partners and project teams.
• contractual awareness for the administration of Pharma projects

Here's what you'll need:

• Degree qualified in appropriate management, engineering subject or equivalent
• 5 - 10 years engineering experience either pharma site based or pharma design back ground
• Proficient knowledge of project management processes and procedures
• Proficient execution planning skills
• Strong knowledge of HSE procedures and practices
• Strong in organising and managing complex project activities
• Working knowledge of project control systems
• Knowledge of proposals and bid processes
• Understands engineering estimate basis
• Understands contractual requirements for the project

Ideally, here's what you'll also have:

• Chartered or Incorporated through a relevant Professional Institution or a willingness to achieve this (with full support from Jacobs)
• Demonstrable knowledge of writing project quality and delivery plans
• Good understanding of the technical work undertaken in Biotech/Pharma sector
• Demonstrable knowledge of undertaking earned value analysis on projects

Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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Cork - Co. Cork - Ireland