Technical Director of Process Engineering

PM Group is a leading International engineering, architecture, project and construction management firm. With a network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US and a multi-discipline team of 3,500 people, we deliver complex, capital projects in the life sciences, food and beverages, mission critical/ICT, advanced manufacturing, energy and environmental sectors.

 Technical Director Process Engineering: we are seeking someone to be the central voice for Process Engineering and to develop and lead this discipline within PM Group.  It is an exciting opportunity to contribute strategically to the future shaping of PM Group. 

This is a full time, recoverable, technical role within our design service. 

You will work with the Director of Engineering, the other Discipline Technical Directors and other Heads of Services to determine how we efficiently and consistently deliver design services across the Group.  This is a group wide role, covering all 20 design offices.

You will contribute significantly to the companies 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.

 This is a senior appointment, reporting to the Director of Engineering, with responsibility for leadership, governance, troubleshooting and for defining the ways of working in Process Engineering.

 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.  This key role will be based out of one of our Irish or UK offices.

Interested applicants should submit their CV

Closing Date - Friday 25th October

Responsibilities:

1.1                   PM Group Strategy for Process Engineering

As the Technical Director you will lead the development of the discipline in support of PM Group’s strategy and local Business Unit plans. Key aspects include;

• Develop a strategy for Process Engineering across the Group i.e. to forecast and plan the required capability and capacity.
• Support the Business Units with strengthening and growing their departments i.e. department profiling, team competency gaps and associated training needs etc.
• Develop targeted SME areas within Process Engineering e.g. Oligonucleotides, peptides, Fill Finish, Bulk Bio.
• Work with Architecture and the Engineering Disciplines to align and develop cross functional competencies targeted at key sectors and technologies.
• Define, for our core sectors, the range of design activities and deliverables required to deliver the projects safely and efficiently.

 1.2                   Digitalisation of Business Processes / ways of working

• Define and implement a strategy for continuous improvement and driving innovation of Process Engineering.
• Develop and improve the Process Engineering Service Delivery Platform (SDP) as part of our Quality management System (QMS).
• Create a Group wide standardized way of working for Process Engineering taking into account the specific requirements in local code and industry norms
• Ensure the integration of key considerations such as digitally enabled lean design DeLPD, sector specific approaches and our design office locations.
• Business transformation projects are an investment cost (i.e. unsold) and their own time is managed by the Technical Director.

 1.3                   Governance of Design Delivery

• Support / input to key Sales Proposals as requested by the Director of Engineering.
• 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.
• Influence the early stages of design on key projects.
• Chair Single Discipline Design Reviews (SDDRs) on key projects.
• Review Project Basis of Safety documents as required by the Director of Engineering.
• Input to end of Concept / BoD ‘go, no go’ reviews for high risk challenging projects.

 1.4                   Troubleshooting

• Be a ‘first responder’ for critical issues regarding Process Engineering design across the Group.
• Meet with senior members of both our own and the customer’s team.
• Agree corrective actions / way forward.
• Act as Technical Sponsor for the corrective actions.
• Keep PM Group management updated on correction action progress

Qualifications:

• Passion for Process Engineering.
• Safe asset focus
• Bachelor degree
• 15 years relevant industry experience with at least 10 working at senior management level
• Have good working knowledge of Pharma, EV battery, Food and Med Tech industries.
• Proven track record at leading a project in detailed design for the Process Engineering on a large complex project.  Preferably in the Pharma sector.
• Member of a recognized Engineering professional body.  (Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) for example).
  Strong technical, commercial, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Good communication & people skills
• Self-starter and decision maker
• Fluent English

Why PM Group?

Our benefits include: 

• Flexible working arrangements, including a hybrid working policy 
• An employee-owned share scheme. All employees have the opportunity to invest in the company, every one contributing to the success of the company. 
• Pension, bonus, educational assistance and many other benefits. 

As an employee-owned company, we are inclusive, committed and driven.  Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability are the heart of our new 2025 business strategy. Click HERE to read more in our Corporate Responsibility & Health and Safety Report 2023

Inclusion and Diversity are core to our culture and values. Wherever we work, we commit to a culture of mutual respect and belonging by building a truly inclusive workplace rich in diverse people, talents and ideas. Valuing the contributions of all our people and respecting individual differences will sustain our growth into the future.

PM Group is committed to ensuring our hiring process is fair and accessible to all and will provide candidates with disabilities with reasonable accommodations required to participate in the recruitment process. If you require any assistance in this regard, please let us know.