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CQV Site Engineer

  • Location: Tipperary, E34 A006
  • Salary: Competitive
  • Job Type:Contract

Posted 4 days ago

  • Sector: Life Sciences
  • Contact: Duncan Lowe
  • Contact Email: dlowe@nrl.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 01483 302 133
  • Start Date: 07 September 2025
  • Expiry Date: 08 October 2025
  • Job Ref: V-294284

Responsibilities:

  • Manage a team of C&Q Engineers on a high-profile client site throughout the project lifecycle.

  • Strong experience with Validation Master Plan, Commissioning Master Plan, project procedures, and commissioning and qualification protocols (SAT/Commissioning, IQ, and OQ).

  • Experience with Design Review (DR) process and GMP Risk Assessment (FMEA).

  • Identify the appropriate Commissioning and Qualification strategy for specific projects and define the required activities.

  • Review and follow up on technical documentation from the early design phase to ensure alignment with GMP and CQV requirements.

  • Investigate and resolve technical issues with assistance from our client’s engineers and/or suppliers.

  • Ensure site project execution complies with company guidelines, departmental procedures, and safety standards.

  • Familiarity with Mechanical Completion procedures and Construction scope of work (walkdowns, system acceptance, punch lists, and follow-up).

  • Schedule preparation and progress review.

  • Organize and oversee daily activities of other CQV Engineers assigned to the project.

  • Apply project management principles to coordinate CQV activities and report to our client’s PM.

  • Manage and coordinate contractors and vendors.

  • Prepare final handover reports for the client’s users.

The Lead CQV Engineer reports to the department manager/site commissioning manager and is accountable for coordinating CQV resources, deliverables, and activities—from defining the validation approach and design review to system turnover and C&Q activities on site.

Qualifications & Key Competencies:

  • Degree or equivalent in an engineering-related discipline.

  • 10+ years of experience in commissioning and qualification activities for pharmaceutical facilities.

  • Strong leadership and team collaboration skills, with direct liaison experience with the client and other key project functions.

  • Previous experience managing or leading a C&Q team.

  • Strong knowledge of ISPE and ASTM E2500.

  • Proven experience with international pharmaceutical projects.

  • Ability to mentor junior staff members.


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