Mechanical Project Manager

Mechanical Project Manager - Life Sciences ->Full time, on site in Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland We are recruiting a Mechanical Project Manager to join our client on-site as the delivery team on a major pharmaceutical project in Tralee, Co. Kerry. This is a contractor-side role ideal for someone who has delivered mechanical packages on regulated Life Sciences facilities and is comfortable owning installation, commissioning readiness, programme and cost. Key responsibilities: * Lead mechanical project delivery from design coordination through installation to handover. * Manage planning, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting and reporting. * Coordinate with BIM, engineering, QA, procurement, suppliers and subcontractors to ensure smooth execution. * Conduct site visits and perform regular inspections, issue resolution and safety/quality compliance. * Build strong working relationships with client stakeholders while maintaining a contractor delivery focus. * Ensure full compliance with relevant legislation, codes and H&S standards. * Provide weekly client updates and monthly senior management reports. * Foster productive, collaborative partnerships with internal and external Clients. What we are looking for: * Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent mechanical background. * Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Project/Contracts Manager, plus solid early experience as a Mechanical Project Engineer. * Proven contractor-side delivery on pharmaceutical / life sciences projects; experience in clean utilities, HVAC, process mechanical or similar regulated systems is essential. * Strong knowledge of mechanical, HVAC and process systems design, installation and operation. * Excellent project controls capability (programme, cost, risk, change). * Confident communicator who can lead teams and coordinate multiple stakeholders. *Willingness to travel within Europe occasionally; full driving license required. If you have a contractor delivery background on pharma or other highly regulated Life Sciences builds, and want to lead mechanical packages on a major site project, we’d like to hear from you. *Relocation can be assisted