Job Description

Quality Engineer (QA/QC) – Limerick

Sector: Pharmaceutical Construction – Controlled Enviroments
Location: Limerick (Site Based)
Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term (Potential for Extension)

About the Role

Optimize Recruitment, working closely with our client, are seeking a Quality Engineer (QA/QC) to oversee quality management and compliance on a major pharmaceutical project with a specialist contractor in Limerick.

This position will suit a professional with strong experience in construction quality, BCAR compliance, and fit-out or cleanroom installations. The successful candidate will work closely with the Project Manager, Site Team, and Client representatives to ensure all works meet the required standards and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA/QC activities on site, ensuring compliance with project specifications and client standards.
• Implement and maintain the site quality management system and associated documentation.
• Oversee BCAR processes and coordinate with Assigned Certifiers as required.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and verification of installation works and materials.
• Review and approve ITPs, test results, and material certificates.
• Liaise with subcontractors to ensure adherence to company and client quality requirements.
• Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs) and corrective/preventive action processes.
• Support validation and commissioning teams to ensure handover documentation is accurate and complete.
•  Prepare and submit quality reports, checklists, and final turnover packages.
• Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement across all site operations.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• 2+ years’ experience in a QA/QC role within construction, ideally within cleanroom, pharma, or controlled environment projects.
• Proven knowledge of BCAR procedures and documentation.
• Strong understanding of ISO standards and construction quality systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within project teams.
• Strong communication, organisation, and reporting abilities.
• Irish/UK construction experience highly advantageous.

Salary & Benefits

• Vehicle or travel allowance
• Pension contribution
• High amount of annual leave
• Opportunity to work on a flagship pharmaceutical project with a leading contractor

For additional information and a confidential discussion on this and similar opportunities, contact Shane Fleming on 083 088 5073 or email Shane@optimizerecruitment.ie.

Please e-mail your CV with the Vacancy Reference OR -14413 in the subject line.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence, and your CV will not be shared without prior approval.
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