E&I Work package owner

Role Title: E&I Work Package Owner (Client)

Location: Athlone, Ireland

Role Type: Contract

Duration: 12 month initially with intent to extend - long term portfolio Reporting Line: Senior Project Manager

Overview

Our Organisation is undertaking a major expansion program to support the retrofit of a brownfield site to produce oral medicines. This role is part of the Athlone Expansions team and will support the delivery of capacity expansion projects on site.

Role Summary

E&I Work Package Owner required to lead and deliver Electrical and Instrumentation package from Basic Design through to Construction through to CQV and handover to the business for a major retrofit of an OSD pharmaceutical facility. The role is client-side, reporting to the Senior Project Manager, and will be accountable for design, procurement, schedule, quality, safety, and compliance in a GMP environment. Candidates must have minimum 15 years' experience in pharma construction, proven management of EPCM partners and contractors as well as strong Design/Quality/Technical attributes.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as E&I Client Representative for all E&I activities throughout the Design, Delivery and Execution phase, reporting to the Senior Project Manager.
• The E&I Work Package Owner will act as the client technical authority across all Design, Procurement, Installation, and Commissioning activities ensuring delivery of Electrical & Instrumentation scopes.
• Lead Electrical design delivery ensuring technical accuracy and quality.
• Analyse and design complex building systems, including but not limited to MV and LV power systems, UPS Systems, Life Safety Systems, Security, and ICT,
• Manage scope, budget, and schedule to meet project commitments.
• Work closely with Commercial team to manage commercial performance, equipment procurement, trade contract tenders, cost control, change management, and project reporting.
• Manage interfaces between design team, construction, CQV (Commissioning, Qualification & Validation) and operations to ensure critical schedules are met,
• design is constructable and ensure smooth transition from Mechanical Completion (MC) to Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q).
• Lead site selection, and review contractor submittals for compliance with design intent
• Oversee installation quality, manage vendor/contractor interfaces and drive resolution of technical issues across a complex programme.
• Monitor installation progress, quality and compliance with design and specifications, ensuring adherence to engineering, safety and quality standards.
• Provide clear structured reporting on progress, schedule, procurement, cost, risks and issues.
• Drive risk management: identify, evaluate and mitigate risks; maintain and report risk registers.
• Manage turnover activities and ensure successful system handover to CQV and Operations including documentation, training and punchlist closure.
• Ensure robust health, safety and environmental standards on site are being maintained by CM partner.
• Provide regular progress reporting (schedule, cost, quality, HSE) and stakeholder communications to the Senior Project Manager.
• Ensure best-practice quality management and documentation for GMP and GEP compliance(CTOP, VTOP, test packs, deviation reports).
• Drive resource planning and site resourcing to meet programme and milestones.

Essential Requirements

Experience and Education:

• Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering,
• Relevant experience in pharmaceutical and GMP regulated manufacturing environments.

Knowledge:

• Minimum 15 years' project management experience, with demonstrable experience in pharmaceutical projects.
• Proven track record of managing E&I activities on large projects involving demolition, cleanrooms, HVAC, MEP, utilities and process equipment installation.
• Client-side experience or acting as client representative is a major benefit Strong experience managing EPCM partners, subcontractor performance
• Strong Project Management experience with proven record managing procurement, tender processes, cost control, and schedule management across the full cycle of a project
• Demonstrated ability to manage interfaces with design teams and CQV/validation teams.
• Experience planning and delivering complex programmes with multiple work packages and discipline leads.
• Strong risk management and constructability review experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and reporting skills; able to present to senior leadership and governance forums.
• Professional certifications (PMP, Prince2, NEBOSH, or equivalent) desirable. Desirable Criteria (Optional)

Key Competencies

• Leadership of EPCM teams on live construction sites.
• Strong E&I Technical knowledge
• Strong problem solving and decision-making under programme pressure
• Strong advocate and understanding of health & safety on construction sites.
• Strong communication skills across various levels of the organisation
• Strong E&I Project Management experience in terms of Cost, and Schedule.