Facilities Engineer
NIRAS
Job Description
NIRAS are a specialist engineering consultancy, focused on the design and delivery of advanced, process engineering-driven projects, providing Project Management, Engineering Design, Project and Managed Service resources to the Pharmaceutical, Brewing, Distilling, Food & Beverage Manufacturing industries across Ireland and internationally. One of Europe's largest consulting firms NIRAS employs over 3000 permanent staff and over 25,000 experts across our network including its 4 offices in Ireland and 51 offices in 32 countries across the globe.
We're looking for a Facilities Engineer experienced in solving problems, driving improvements, and bringing projects to life to join our client's team based in the West of Ireland. The successful candidate will play a visible role in delivering facility, utility, infrastructure, and sustainability projects that directly support healthcare manufacturing. This is a 12 month contract role.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and contribute to facilities, utilities, and infrastructure projects.
- Implement initiatives that improve site reliability, operational efficiency, sustainability, and overall performance.
- Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, EHS, and external contractors to ensure projects are delivered successfully.
- Take ownership of project schedules, budgets, risks, and communication with key stakeholders.
- Support site developments, facility upgrades, expansion projects, planned maintenance programmes, and enhancements to critical systems.
- Maintain compliance with GMP, regulatory standards, health and safety requirements throughout all project activities.
- Proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement and contribute to the long-term development and capability of the sites.
Requirements:
- Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience within facilities, project engineering, utilities, or manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of facility systems such as HVAC, electrical, water, energy, or building services.
- Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- A proactive mindset with the confidence to take ownership and deliver results.