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Mechanical Lead


Reference:SMC029494 Location: Roscommon
Qualification:DegreeExperience:See description
Job Type:Fixed Term ContractSalary: Not Disclosed
May be suitable for: Project Manager, Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Lead | Pharmaceutical Capital Expansion | Athlone

Contract: 12 months initially, with intention to extend
Location: Athlone, Ireland
Hybrid: 4 days onsite, 1 day remote

We’re currently recruiting for a Mechanical Lead to support a major pharmaceutical manufacturing expansion in Athlone.

The position forms part of a substantial brownfield retrofit programme to establish additional oral solid-dose manufacturing capacity.

This is a senior client-side opportunity, providing mechanical technical leadership across construction, installation, mechanical completion and handover activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as the client's Mechanical Lead, overseeing mechanical construction and installation across multiple work packages.
  • Manage EPCM partners, mechanical contractors and subcontractors to ensure delivery against programme milestones.
  • Oversee demolition, HVAC, MEP, utilities and pharmaceutical equipment installation.
  • Coordinate interfaces between engineering, construction, CQV and manufacturing operations.
  • Lead constructability reviews, construction sequencing and technical issue resolution.
  • Monitor installation quality, mechanical completion, safety performance and GMP compliance.
  • Manage mechanical turnover activities, including walkdowns, quality documentation, test packs and punch-list closure.
  • Ensure successful handover of mechanical systems into commissioning, qualification and operations.
  • Provide structured reporting on programme progress, risks, resources and contractor performance.
Education & Experience
  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
  • Minimum 10 years' experience delivering pharmaceutical construction projects.
  • Demonstrated mechanical leadership experience across large-scale capital projects.
  • Strong background managing EPCM partners and mechanical subcontractors.
  • Experience delivering HVAC, utilities, MEP and equipment installation packages.
  • Proven knowledge of mechanical completion, construction quality and turnover documentation.
  • Experience coordinating construction delivery with CQV teams in GMP environments.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, technical problem-solving and reporting capabilities.
  • Client-side or owner-representative experience is highly advantageous.
  • PMP, PRINCE2, NEBOSH or equivalent certification would be beneficial.

This opportunity will suit an experienced Mechanical Lead or Mechanical Construction Manager seeking a client-side position on a significant pharmaceutical capital programme.

For further information, please contact Seán McCarthy on +353 (0)87 798 8480 or [email protected].