Senior HVAC Engineer, Limerick

Senior HVAC Engineer Munster, Ireland Contract: 12 Months

Company Description

Our client is a major global biotech company based in Munster who are looking for a Senior HVAC Engineer to work and support ongoing capex projects.

HVAC Lead / Senior HVAC Engineer

will be responsible for the delivery, coordination, and oversight of HVAC systems on a large‑scale

Life Sciences (Pharma / Biopharma) project in Ireland , ensuring full compliance with GMP, safety, and regulatory requirements.

The role will support the project engineering and CQV teams to ensure HVAC systems are designed, installed, commissioned, and qualified in line with project execution plans, client standards, and Irish/EU regulations. The successful candidate will act as the HVAC SME across the project lifecycle, from design through handover.

Principal Accountabilities:

Lead and support the

design review, specification, and technical oversight

of HVAC systems including cleanroom, classified, and non‑classified environments.

Manage the development and review of

HVAC design documentation , including URS, specifications, layouts, schematics, calculations, and equipment schedules.

Coordinate with

process, architectural, electrical, automation, and CQV teams

to ensure integrated system design and successful project execution.

Oversee

HVAC installation activities

on site, ensuring works are executed in compliance with design, safety standards, and project schedules.

Support the

commissioning and qualification (C&Q)

of HVAC systems including FAT, SAT, commissioning, and IQ/OQ activities.

Review and approve vendor and contractor documentation including method statements, test protocols, and validation documentation.

Manage and close out HVAC‑related

snags, deviations, and change controls , supporting GMP compliance.

Coordinate responses to technical queries (RFIs) and manage HVAC clarification logs with contractors and vendors.

Ensure HVAC systems meet

GMP, Annex 1, ISO, ASHRAE, and cGMP standards

applicable to Irish and EU Life Sciences facilities.

Support project handover activities including

as‑built documentation, O&M manuals, and training .

Experience:

8–10+ years’ experience

delivering HVAC systems on complex industrial projects.

Proven experience working on

GMP‑regulated Life Sciences facilities

(Pharmaceutical, Biotech).

Strong understanding of

cleanroom HVAC design , air change strategies, pressure cascades, temperature and humidity control.

Experience through the full project lifecycle, from

design and construction through commissioning and qualification .

Hands‑on experience working with

MEP contractors, equipment vendors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams .

Strong knowledge of

EU and Irish regulations , GMP, ISO standards, and relevant industry guidelines.

Experience reviewing and managing

contractor and vendor deliverables

and interfacing with clients and regulators.

Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive technical decisions in a fast‑paced project environment.

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