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