Senior Project Engineer Mechanical Process Projects

Job Title: Senior Project Engineer Mechanical Process Projects
Location: Co Limerick
Established engineering contractor delivering complex mechanical and process installations across industrial and pharmaceutical sectors
Salary €60,000 to €75,000 DOE plus full package

The Company

This contractor has built a strong reputation delivering high value mechanical and process engineering projects across Ireland. Operating across sectors such as pharmaceutical, life sciences and industrial manufacturing, they are known for technical excellence, high safety standards and consistent project delivery.

With a strong pipeline of work in the Limerick region, the company continues to invest in experienced engineering professionals who can drive quality, coordination and programme on complex installations.

The Role – Senior Project Engineer

As a Senior Project Engineer, you will take ownership of planning, coordination and technical delivery on site. Working closely with construction management, commercial teams and subcontractors, you will ensure all mechanical and process works are delivered safely, on programme and to the highest quality standards.

This role plays a key part in bridging design, fabrication and site execution, ensuring a smooth flow of information, materials and documentation through to final handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee health and safety compliance across all site activities, ensuring safe systems of work are implemented
• Prepare and review RAMS and method statements in line with project requirements
• Manage RFIs, technical queries and design clarifications with consultants and design teams
• Coordinate prefabrication activities with workshops, ensuring alignment with site programme
• Develop scopes of work for subcontract packages including HVAC, insulation, scaffolding and specialist installations
• Support programme delivery through daily coordination with site supervisors and subcontractors
• Monitor quality on site, ensuring installations meet specification and QA requirements
• Track labour hours, manage dayworks and support cost control alongside commercial teams
• Attend client, subcontractor and internal coordination meetings
• Manage material procurement, deliveries and site logistics
• Coordinate QA QC inspections, testing and commissioning activities
• Drive snagging, close out and final handover documentation to client teams

About You

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Engineering or similar
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in a project or site engineering role
• Strong background in mechanical process installations, piping systems and industrial projects
• Proven experience managing technical queries, RFIs and constructability reviews
• Commercial awareness with experience supporting variations and cost control
• Familiar with QA QC processes, inspections and testing requirements
• Experience using Navisworks or similar coordination tools is advantageous
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Clear communicator with the ability to engage with clients, subcontractors and internal teams
• Driven, detail focused and committed to delivering projects safely and to a high standard

What’s on Offer

Salary: €60,000 to €75,000 DOE
Benefits:

• Bonus
• Pension
• Healthcare
• Ongoing CPD and career progression
• Exposure to high profile mechanical and process engineering projects

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well established contractor delivering technically challenging mechanical and process projects in Limerick. You will gain exposure to complex installations within regulated environments while working as part of a highly experienced delivery team.

The role offers strong long term progression, with clear pathways into Project Management or Senior Engineering leadership roles as the company continues to expand its project portfolio across Ireland.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role, send your CV to stephen@breaghrecruitment.com or call 015314345 for a confidential discussion.

Why Breagh Recruitment

Breagh Recruitment specialise in placing Senior Project Engineers within the mechanical and process construction sector across Ireland. We work closely with contractors delivering complex mechanical engineering projects, giving you access to opportunities that are not widely advertised.

If you are a Senior Project Engineer, Mechanical Project Engineer or Site Engineer with experience in process, industrial or pharmaceutical construction, we can help you take the next step in your career.

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