Lead Process Engineer

4 days ago


Cork, Ireland Tbwa ChiatDay Inc Full time

Unispace Life Sciences is one of the leading engineering design and project management firms in the industry. We deliver process and utility facility as well as laboratory and workspace design and construction projects for pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, advanced therapeutics, medical device, and other life sciences companies. Part of Unispace Group, our award-winning and multi-disciplinary engineering, design, and construction project teams design and build complex process-driven life sciences facilities, labs, and workplaces for the world’s top bio-pharma companies. We promote a culture of integrity, professional excellence, and teamwork that informs everything we do. If you're interested in joining our Centre of Excellence and working with top biopharma clients around the world, we'd love to hear from you.

Role Profile

As a Lead Process Engineer, you’ll be working with some of the major players in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector, and helping them to design their facilities. You’ll play a key role in the client's expansion and growth and be a representative for our business to the client. You’ll be reporting into the Process Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Development of P&IDs from concept through to end construction.
- Management and co-ordination of a portfolio of process projects in both design and optimisation of both greenfield and existing developments.
- Responsibility for project deliverables and liaising with other disciplines to resolve issues in both their areas of design and process issues.
- Development and maintenance of project specs, enquiry packages, and P&ID drawings.
- Ensuring all current regulations and design standards are upheld, and future-proofing of designs where possible.
- Identifying suppliers and liaising for all standard and bespoke equipment.
- Developing URS, FRS, and any other project and process drawings and documents.

About You

We expect that you'll either be degree educated in Chemical Engineering or other relevant subject, or have equivalent experience in Process Design roles within a relevant sector. We've previously hired from Oil & Gas, Chemical Manufacturing, MedTech Manufacturing, and client-side Pharma businesses, so your experience can vary You'll need to be an energetic individual with a passion for problem solving.

You'll also need to be based in Ireland, as we can't currently consider out-of-country applicants.

What We Offer

In return, you will receive a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including a pension, paid holiday leave, and travel opportunities across our global offices. Unispace values its employees and offers extensive rewards and recognition, career development, and a focus on well-being.

As part of this role, we can offer both hybrid and flexible working, with different options available for individual principles. If you require a certain arrangement, please do still apply as we may be able to accommodate.

Join Us

If you are passionate about joining Unispace Life Sciences and contributing to some of the region's most recognisable pharmaceutical facilities, then please apply through our careers page.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply, and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, allowing them to perform essential job functions as determined on a case-by-case basis.

Inclusion and Diversity Commitment

At Unispace, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunity hiring and will evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, colour, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition (as defined by state law), physical or mental disability, military service, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We are proud that our leadership reflects this commitment, with persons of colour, women, LGBTQ+ and neurodiverse individuals playing pivotal roles in shaping the future of our organization. Their unique perspectives and experiences drive innovation and help us create a truly inclusive culture. We are dedicated to ensuring that every voice is heard and that our workplace is a space where diversity is not only celebrated but is integral to our success.

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