Principal Process Engineer - Dublin or Cork

RED is a market-leading Engineering Design consultancy specialising in Built Environment EPCMV projects worldwide with unrivalled expertise in delivering innovative and sustainable solutions.

We are looking for a Principal Process/Project Engineer to lead process / project teams in the Life Sciences and Industrial sectors, including pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, chemical, medical devices, food and beverage, energy transition and waste treatment.

Role Responsibilities

• Responsible for the delivery of projects. Undertakes a client facing role in the development of the design brief and commercial proposals
• Leads the process design team and provides internal and external coordination of engineering project services
• Monitor and mentor senior and junior process/project engineers
• Plans and monitors progress of design activities, advises on technical matters and provides an oversight on the design of processes and utility systems including preparation of P&IDs, PFDs, line and equipment sizing calculations
• Responsibility for providing input, technical review and sign-off of all key process engineering documentation
• Business development of pharma/biotech/general process projects including identification, bidding, targeting and proactive involvement in professional activities and project management and cost controls
• Capital cost estimation of all process elements of projects
• Project management of selected projects
• Represents Company at technical meetings with customers, professional teams and contractors’ teams
• Ensures engineering calculations and drawings meet required robust industry and legal standards
• Leads on the coordination of engineering services
• Takes a holistic view in the selection and application of engineering concepts and solutions

Role Requirements

• BSc/BEng in Chemical Engineering
• M.IChemeE, M.ISPE + appropriate experience or equivalent
• Chartered Eng highly desirable
• Ideal candidate should have a minimum of 8-10 years relevant professional experience and have delivered at least one project >20 million. Having led a turnkey biotechnology sector project is a distinct advantage
• Excellent technical and written skills
• PM skills highly desirable
• Keenly aware and knowledgeable of the key issues and challenges facing the biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical industry
• Highly motivated and commercially astute
• Sound knowledge & working application of key health and safety issues and legislation
• Knowledge of MS office applications word, excel etc.
• Proficient in hydraulic modelling e.g. PIPEFLO
• Proficient in process simulation software e.g. ASPEN/ UNISIM/HYSIS
• Flexible and self-motivational approach to work
• Experience and understanding of invoicing and credit control
• Ability to prioritize own workload
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Managerial skills
• Presentation skills
• Support the delivery of projects in accordance with the expectations of the RED Project Delivery Process from a Project Management, Financial Management, QA/QC and Technical Review Perspective
• Background in consulting/ Life science manufacturing organisations or construction preferred
• Good understanding of international working and business operations of a global consultancy
• Act in an ethical manner and follow the principles of the Ethics Charter and Ethics in Practice Guidelines of the Group

Benefits

RED offers a variety of benefits, including but not limited to:

• 23 days annual leave rising to 28 days annual leave over 5 years’ service
• Holiday purchase and buy back scheme
• Hybrid Working
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Healthcare Scheme via salary sacrifice (Company funded cover is dependant on level)
• Non-contractual bonus awards
• Training sponsorship
• Charity volunteering leave
• Wellness days/ initiatives
• Salary commensurate with experience
• Our people work in friendly teams with a collaborative approach and mentoring support from talented leaders
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package and are an equal opportunities employer

*This role will ideally suit those with the right to live & work in Ireland without restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship at the present time.