Lead CSA Project Engineer

Summary:
Our client is a global pharmaceutical company based in East Cork looking for a for a CSA Engineer to join its team in Cork. The successful candidate will act as the Lead CSA engineer and SME for the site’s Capital Projects department and associated projects.

Responsibilities:

• Engage with CSA contractors in line with the Capital Projects Sourcing, Project Controls and Contract Administration requirements.
• Engage with and manage design consultants to ensuring they deliver and meet the CSA requirements described in SOWs and any amendment thereof.
• Responsible for the review and approval of all the CSA design documentation produced by design consultants in accordance with agreed scopes of work and key project milestones.
• Support Capital Projects to deliver projects on time and in accordance with agreed key milestones for a project or portfolio of projects for the site.
• Effectively communicate the CSA status of all projects to all relevant stakeholders and shall provide updates on CSA aspects for Capital Projects to
• Key Stakeholders for a project and portfolio of projects.
• Ensure that each completed project meets local codes, regulations, and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with agreed construction methods particularly those relating to Quality Assurance and Environment, Health & Safety.
• Coordination of CSA work packages, specifically ensuring the smooth transition from design to construction to handover to operations in a live operational environment.
• Responsible for the inspection of on-site construction works relating to projects, to ensure compliance with design requirements and building and planning regulations.
• Assess any potential safety hazards on site whilst continually focusing on ways and methods to eliminate and /or mitigate risk throughout the lifecycle of a project.
• Responsible for liaising with the site Construction Management team to ensure construction meets all design criteria and is delivered in line with change management processes in a live operational environment.
• The CSA Project Engineer will be responsible for acting as the site Point of contract / SME for Planning applications and associated work package.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Engineering qualification, with a minimum of ten years previous Pharmaceutical & Medical Devices experience leading and implementing CSA Capital Projects in a live operational environment.
• Registration with a professional body such as the Institution of Engineers of Ireland (IEI).
• Experience in the development of Capital Project Engineering projects and the delivery of the CSA element of the same as part of a multi disciplined team to agreed key milestones and budgets for projects in the Pharmaceutical & Medical Devices industry.
• Experience as a Change Manager in developing and implementing new and /or improved Capital Projects Engineering management processes and procedures for a site.
• Proficient in the use of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Microsoft Project etc..
• Experience in developing project schedules with respect to design, preconstruction, construction, commissioning, qualification and handover.
• Experience with design software, like AutoCAD, Revit etc.is preferred.
• Design and Construction Management Experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of compliance, zoning, and building legislation is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to interpret tender documents, specifications and drawings is preferred.
• Knowledge of value engineering principles and experience in implementing cost-saving measures is preferred.
• Knowledge of Capital Sourcing processes and procedures is preferred.
• A decision maker who is able to use VPN, video conferencing and mobile platforms.
• Experience in managing a range of suppliers e.g., design, construction, equipment, professional services etc.
• Experience in managing change with respect to projects and the agreed scope changes procedures.
• Experience in project and construction management.
• Experience with the latest construction materials and methodologies suitable for Pharmaceutical & Medical Devices project.
• Experience dealing with Factory Mutual.
• Technical understanding of all aspects of CSA design and construction from ground works, through to shell and core, through to commissioning and handover.
• Good understanding of Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental requirements and issues.
• Knowledge of the current ‘Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.
• In depth Knowledge of the Planning Application, Building Control and Fire Certifications process, regulations and requirements.