Project Manager

Project Manager
Leading engineering solutions provider within cleanroom and pharmaceutical sectors seeking a commercially focused Project Contracts Engineer!

Your client is a well established engineering solutions provider specialising in the design, supply, and delivery of projects to the pharmaceutical, cleanroom, and high spec manufacturing sectors across Ireland, the UK, and Europe.

Renowned for delivering high quality, compliant solutions in regulated environments, this organisation has built a strong reputation for technical excellence and reliability.

Due to continued growth, they are now seeking a Project Contracts Engineer to join their team in Cork and support the successful delivery of capital projects.

The successful Project Contracts Engineer will play a key role in the commercial and contractual management of projects, with a strong focus on estimating, cost control, and contract execution:

• Support project estimating, tender preparation, and cost analysis
• Provide input into pricing of technical documentation and ITP packages
• Conduct thorough contract reviews upon order award, ensuring clarity on scope and requirements
• Manage and implement contract variations and change orders
• Ensure all documentation is developed and submitted in line with contractual obligations
• Coordinate issuance and approval of technical drawings and submittals
• Place and manage sub orders with suppliers and subcontractors
• Liaise with Finance to ensure:
  • Accurate bank guarantees
  • Timely milestone invoicing
• Monitor project progress to ensure deadlines are met and risk of liquidated damages is minimised
• Track and report on programme progress, risks and deliverables
• Coordinate product inspections across sites, suppliers and third parties
• Work with logistics and customer teams to ensure on time shipments and documentation
• Provide technical support, including reviewing and interpreting engineering drawings
• Liaise with engineering and operations teams to resolve customer technical queries
• Maintain well organised project files and documentation systems
• Use customer systems for submitting bids and documentation
• Compile and submit final documentation packs upon project completion

This role is ideal for candidates who combine strong commercial awareness with technical project experience, particularly in regulated environments:

• Experience in contracts management, estimating or project coordination
• Background in pharma, cleanroom, life sciences or construction environments is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of technical drawings, specifications and documentation
• Experience managing contracts, variations and commercial risk
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work across multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience working within quality driven or regulated environments is advantageous

• Salary: €60 95k (DOE)
• Pension Scheme
• Strong long term career progression opportunities

Location: Cork