Mechanical Project Manager

🚨 Now Hiring: Mechanical Project Manager - Pharma CapEx Projects 🚨
📍 Midlands / Leinster | 💰 €80-€100k+ (flex for the right person)
🛠️ Mechanical | Life Sciences | Multi-Site Projects

We are partnering exclusively with aa leading specialist MEP contractor, to recruit a Mechanical Project Manager to lead the delivery of multiple CapEx pharma projects across five sites in the Westmeath and Leinster region.

This is a chance to step into a key role within a high-performing team, with significant project responsibility and long-term opportunities

🌟 What We're Looking For

We're looking for a self-starter-a highly organised leader who thrives under pressure, anticipates challenges, and delivers excellence with integrity. You'll be joining a company known for its trust-based client relationships and commitment to quality delivery.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of selected projects from concept to completion-planning, budgeting, and scheduling
• Liaise with engineering and design teams to ensure project goals are met
• Track project progress using internal systems, ensuring team compliance
• Lead cross-functional collaboration (BIM, Engineering, QA, Procurement)
• Conduct regular site visits and inspections, ensuring high standards of quality and safety
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers, and key client relationships
• Monitor and control budgets, costs, and financial forecasting
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and health & safety regulations
• Deliver weekly and monthly progress reports to clients and senior management
• Partner with senior leadership to mitigate risks and drive continuous improvement

🎯 Candidate Profile

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
• 5+ years as a Project/Contracts Manager
• Or an aspiring Mechanical Project Engineer
• Strong exposure to Life Sciences or Data Centres or Semi-Conductor projects is desirable
• Confident working with MEP contractors or main contractors
• Sound knowledge of Mechanical, HVAC, and Process systems
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Skilled at juggling multiple projects under pressure
• Full driving licence required

🔍 Additional Details

• Projects: Mechanical-focused with some PSCS responsibilities (CSA/Electrical subcontractors involved)
• Team: You'll be joining a lean and capable delivery team (currently 2)
• Annual Project Value: €10-€15 million (across multiple smaller-scale projects)
• Location: Midlands-based preferred but support provided to those travelling further a field