Vacancy
Principal Process Engineer - Dublin or Cork
Location | Dublin or Cork |
Region | EMEA |
Flexibility | Hybrid |
Discipline | Engineering |
RED is a market-leading Engineering Design consultancy specialising in Built Environment EPCMV projects worldwide with unrivalled expertise in delivering innovative and sustainable solutions.
We are looking for a Principal Process/Project Engineer to lead process / project teams in the Life Sciences and Industrial sectors, including pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, chemical, medical devices, food and beverage, energy transition and waste treatment.
Role Responsibilities
- Responsible for the delivery of projects. Undertakes a client facing role in the development of the design brief and commercial proposals
- Leads the process design team and provides internal and external coordination of engineering project services
- Monitor and mentor senior and junior process/project engineers
- Plans and monitors progress of design activities, advises on technical matters and provides an oversight on the design of processes and utility systems including preparation of P&IDs, PFDs, line and equipment sizing calculations
- Responsibility for providing input, technical review and sign-off of all key process engineering documentation
- Business development of pharma/biotech/general process projects including identification, bidding, targeting and proactive involvement in professional activities and project management and cost controls
- Capital cost estimation of all process elements of projects
- Project management of selected projects
- Represents Company at technical meetings with customers, professional teams and contractors’ teams
- Ensures engineering calculations and drawings meet required robust industry and legal standards
- Leads on the coordination of engineering services
- Takes a holistic view in the selection and application of engineering concepts and solutions
Role Requirements
- BSc/BEng in Chemical Engineering
- M.IChemeE, M.ISPE + appropriate experience or equivalent
- Chartered Eng highly desirable
- Ideal candidate should have a minimum of 8-10 years relevant professional experience and have delivered at least one project >20 million. Having led a turnkey biotechnology sector project is a distinct advantage
- Excellent technical and written skills
- PM skills highly desirable
- Keenly aware and knowledgeable of the key issues and challenges facing the biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical industry
- Highly motivated and commercially astute
- Sound knowledge & working application of key health and safety issues and legislation
- Knowledge of MS office applications word, excel etc.
- Proficient in hydraulic modelling e.g. PIPEFLO
- Proficient in process simulation software e.g. ASPEN/ UNISIM/HYSIS
- Flexible and self-motivational approach to work
- Experience and understanding of invoicing and credit control
- Ability to prioritize own workload
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Managerial skills
- Presentation skills
- Support the delivery of projects in accordance with the expectations of the RED Project Delivery Process from a Project Management, Financial Management, QA/QC and Technical Review Perspective
- Background in consulting/ Life science manufacturing organisations or construction preferred
- Good understanding of international working and business operations of a global consultancy
- Act in an ethical manner and follow the principles of the Ethics Charter and Ethics in Practice Guidelines of the Group
Benefits
RED offers a variety of benefits, including but not limited to:
- 23 days annual leave rising to 28 days annual leave over 5 years’ service
- Holiday purchase and buy back scheme
- Hybrid Working
- Contributory company pension scheme
- Healthcare Scheme via salary sacrifice (Company funded cover is dependant on level)
- Non-contractual bonus awards
- Training sponsorship
- Charity volunteering leave
- Wellness days/ initiatives
- Salary commensurate with experience
- Our people work in friendly teams with a collaborative approach and mentoring support from talented leaders
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package and are an equal opportunities employer
*This role will ideally suit those with the right to live & work in Ireland without restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship at the present time.
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Interested applicants can apply by sending their CV and details to us careers department via our application form.
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