Lead Piping Engineer

Job Description Mechanical & Piping Lead Location: Denmark / Cork, Ireland Contract: 12 Months Rate: £120 per hour We are supporting a leading global pharmaceutical manufacturer on the expansion of a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and are seeking an experienced Mechanical & Piping Lead to join the project team. This position will play a key role in establishing and maintaining mechanical and piping engineering standards across multiple international sites, ensuring consistency, quality, and compliance throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, drive design standardisation initiatives, and support projects from concept design through commissioning and ongoing operational support. Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical and piping engineering activities across large-scale pharmaceutical manufacturing projects.
• Develop, implement, and maintain engineering standards, specifications, and technical guidelines.
• Streamline piping and mechanical design practices across multiple global sites.
• Coordinate design activities with internal stakeholders, engineering partners, and project teams.
• Support commissioning, maintenance, and future development activities.
• Provide technical oversight during design reviews and project execution.
• Drive engineering excellence and long-term standardisation strategies.
• Collaborate with international teams and travel as required.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience within piping and mechanical engineering.
• Strong piping design and mechanical systems knowledge.
• Experience leading engineering designs through multiple stakeholders and external partners.
• Proficiency with CAD and engineering design tools.
• Previous GMP pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences manufacturing experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience supporting capital projects, facility expansions, and commissioning activities is highly desirable.