Job description

Project Manager (Construction) - Life Sciences Project - Southwest Ireland

Lead the delivery of high-impact capital projects within a world-class life sciences manufacturing environment.

NIRAS is actively recruiting an experienced Project Manager (Construction) for a key onsite role in Southwest Ireland with a major multinational life sciences client. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a series of complex Laboratory, cleanroom, facility upgrades, process equipment, and utility installation projects, driving delivery from concept through to handover.

You'll work closely with senior NIRAS and client, Project Management, and onsite stakeholders including contractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget in a highly regulated GMP environment.

What You'll Do:

Lead the delivery of capital construction and facility upgrade projects.
Manage project scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, and stakeholder engagement.
Coordinate design teams, contractors, vendors, and cross-functional site teams.
Drive project governance, technical reviews, and progress reporting.
Ensure the highest standards of safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

What We're Looking For:

A Project Manager with highly developed client facing skills, comfortable working with high level client representatives
7+ years' experience managing construction or capital projects within Pharma, Biotech, Med Device, Food & Beverage, or Advanced Manufacturing.
Strong experience delivering projects in GMP-regulated environments.
Proven ability to lead stakeholders, manage contractors, and successfully deliver complex projects.
Degree qualified in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.

Join NIRAS and play a key role in delivering cutting-edge life sciences projects while advancing your career with one of Europe's leading engineering and project delivery consultancies.

For a discussion in confidence regarding this and our many other exciting opportunities with NIRAS, contact Phil Cahill at 00353 482 or email your CV to phic@niras.com