Mechanical Supervisor

Mechanical Supervisor- Pharmaceutical Stainless Steel Pipework Project

Location: Athlone, Co. Westmeath

Salary: D.O.E

Overview

An established mechanical engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Mechanical Supervisor to join a flagship pharmaceutical project in Athlone. The successful candidate will oversee the installation of high-purity stainless steel pipework systems, manage site-based mechanical teams, and ensure works are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing contractor with extensive experience delivering complex mechanical fabrication, process pipework, and engineering projects across the pharmaceutical, life sciences, industrial, and commercial sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day installation of stainless-steel process pipework on a live pharmaceutical project.
• Coordinate mechanical trades, subcontractors, and specialist installation teams.
• Ensure works are completed in accordance with project specifications, drawings, and quality requirements.
• Monitor productivity and programme milestones, ensuring works remain on schedule.
• Liaise with Project Managers, Site Managers, Engineers, and client representatives.
• Conduct daily briefings, toolbox talks, and safety meetings.
• Ensure adherence to site Health & Safety procedures and pharmaceutical industry standards.
• Review and interpret isometric drawings, P&IDs, GA drawings, and installation documentation.
• Manage permit-to-work systems and support safe execution of all mechanical activities.
• Coordinate material deliveries, plant requirements, and workforce allocation.
• Carry out quality inspections and support testing, flushing, pressure testing, and commissioning activities.
• Maintain accurate site records, progress reports, and daily diaries.
• Identify and resolve technical issues to minimise programme impacts.

Requirements

Essential

• Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting, Pipefitting, Plumbing, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience supervising mechanical construction projects.
• Proven experience delivering stainless steel process pipework projects within pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences, food & beverage, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of mechanical installation methods and quality standards.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical documentation.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Strong focus on Health & Safety and quality compliance.
• Full Clean Driving Licence.
• Fluent English with strong communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience working on GMP pharmaceutical projects.
• Safe Pass, Manual Handling and relevant site safety certifications.
• Supervisor, Foreman, or SSSTS/SMSTS-style training.
• Knowledge of welding procedures, testing, validation, and mechanical commissioning.
• Experience using digital reporting and quality management systems.

Key Skills

• Team Leadership
• Mechanical Installation Supervision
• Pharmaceutical Construction
• Stainless Steel Pipework
• Quality Assurance & Compliance
• Programme Management
• Health & Safety Management
• Client Liaison
• Problem Solving
• Resource Planning

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunity to work on a major pharmaceutical development.
• Long-term career progression with a growing mechanical engineering contractor specialising in life sciences, industrial and high-specification fabrication projects.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Collaborative and safety-focused working environment.

Job Title Alternatives

• Mechanical Supervisor
• Mechanical Construction Supervisor
• Mechanical Site Supervisor
• Pipework Supervisor
• Mechanical Foreman
• Mechanical Works Supervisor
• Mechanical Installation Supervisor
• Process Pipework Supervisor
• Pharmaceutical Mechanical Supervisor
• Mechanical Site Foreman