Overview
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PM Group is a leading International engineering, architecture, project and construction management firm.
We have a network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US and a multi-discipline team of 3,500 people, delivering complex, capital projects in the life sciences, food and beverages, mission critical/ICT, advanced manufacturing, energy and environmental sectors.
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Technical Director Process Mechanical Engineering
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We are seeking a Technical Director to lead the development of the Process Mechanical Engineering discipline in support of PM Group's strategy and local Business Unit plans.
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This is an exciting opportunity to contribute strategically to the future shaping of PM Group.
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This is a full-time, recoverable, technical role within our design service.
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You will work with the Director of Engineering, other Discipline Technical Directors and Heads of Services to determine how we efficiently and consistently deliver design services across the Group.
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This is a group-wide role, covering all 20 design offices.
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You will contribute significantly to the company's improved performance, to the delivery of safe assets to our customers and to the creation of a work environment that is conducive to enabling a safe, healthy and motivated workforce.
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This is a senior appointment, reporting to the Director of Engineering, with responsibility for leadership, governance, troubleshooting and defining the ways of working in Process Mechanical Engineering Design.
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We offer a flexible working environment, providing a hybrid working arrangement with the option to work from home up to two days a week for this role.
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This key role will be based out of one of our Irish or UK offices.
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Responsibilities
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1. 1.1 PM Group Strategy for Process Mechanical Engineering
o Develop a strategy for Process Mechanical Engineering across the Group i.e. to forecast and plan the required capability and capacity.
o Support the Business Units with strengthening and growing their departments i.e. department profiling, team competency gaps and associated training needs etc.
o Develop targeted SME areas within Process Mechanical Engineering e.g. sustainability.
o Work with Architecture and the Engineering Disciplines to align and develop cross-functional competencies targeted at key sectors and technologies.
o Define, for our core sectors, the range of design activities and deliverables required to deliver the projects safely and efficiently.
2. 1.2 Digitalisation of Business Processes / ways of working
o Define and implement a strategy for continuous improvement of Process Mechanical Engineering.
o Develop and improve the Process Mechanical Engineering Service Delivery Platform (SDP) as part of our Quality management System (QMS).
o Create a Group-wide standardized way of working for Process Mechanical Engineering taking into account the specific requirements in local code and industry norms.
o Ensure the integration of key considerations such as digitally enabled lean design De LPD, sector-specific approaches and our design office locations.
3. 1.3 Governance of Design Delivery Support / input to key Sales Proposals
o Support/input to key Sales Proposals as requested by the Director of Engineering.
o Work with the Director of Engineering to establish a 'watch list' of key projects based on the extent of design challenge and technical integrity risk.
o Influence the early stages of design on key projects.
o Chair Single Discipline Design Reviews (SDDRs) on key projects.
o Review Project Basis of Safety documents as required by the Director of Engineering.
o Input to end of Concept / BoD 'go, no go' reviews for high-risk challenging projects.
4. 1.4 Troubleshooting
o Be a 'first responder' for critical issues regarding Process Mechanical Engineering across the Group.
o Meet with senior members of both our own and the customer's team.
o Agree corrective actions / way forward.
o Act as Technical Sponsor for the corrective actions.
o Keep PM Group management updated on correction action progress.
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Qualifications
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A passion for mechanical engineering and a safe asset focus.
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Bachelor degree.
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Chartered Engineer status.
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15 years relevant industry experience with at least 10 years working at senior management level.
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Good working knowledge of Pharma, Food, Advanced manufacturing industries.
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Proven track record at leading a project in detailed design for the Process Mechanical Engineering Discipline on a large complex project.
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Preferably in the Pharma sector.
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Focusing on specification and procurement of process equipment, regulatory compliance (PED, ATEX, machinery safety directive etc.)
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Member of a recognized Engineering professional body.
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(Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) for example).
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Strong technical, commercial, analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
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Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
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Good communication & people skills.
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Self-starter and decision maker.
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Fluent English.
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Why PM Group?
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We offer a range of benefits including:
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A flexible working arrangement, including a hybrid working policy.
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An employee-owned share scheme.
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All employees have the opportunity to invest in the company, contributing to its success.
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Pension, bonus, educational assistance and many other benefits.
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We are inclusive, committed and driven.
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CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY ARE AT THE HEART OF OUR 2025 BUSINESS STRATEGY.
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INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY ARE CORE TO OUR CULTURE AND VALUES.
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We commit to a culture of mutual respect and belonging by building a truly inclusive workplace rich in diverse people, talents and ideas.
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We value the contributions of all our people and respect individual differences.
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Our hiring process is fair and accessible to all.
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WE PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.
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