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Job Title: Project Engineer
Sectors: Chemical / Petrochemical / Oil & Gas / Manufacturing / Process Plant / Air Separation / Cryogenics
Location: Cork, Ireland
Employment Type: Permanent
Package: Competitive salary + Car Allowance + Bonus + Pension + Holiday Allowance

About the Opportunity:
We are currently seeking three experienced Project Engineers to join a globally recognised engineering organisation on a permanent basis, following the award of multiple new projects.

Based in Cork, this role offers an exciting opportunity to be a key player in the delivery of complex engineering projects from concept through to realisation. Project values typically range between €100k and €3M and span across internal business investments and third-party client work throughout Ireland and the UK.

As a Project Engineer, you will support senior project managers and work within a multidisciplinary engineering team to ensure the successful execution of projects—on time, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and support the execution of engineering projects from initial studies through to delivery.

Prepare feasibility studies, cost estimates, and proposals for a variety of capital projects.

Coordinate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

Oversee project progress in line with safety, health, environmental, and quality (SHEQ) standards.

Manage communication between stakeholders, contractors, and internal teams to ensure seamless delivery.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

Degree, HNC or HND in a relevant engineering discipline (Process, Mechanical, Electrical, or equivalent).

Minimum 3 years of industrial experience within a process, energy, or manufacturing environment.

Demonstrated experience in the successful delivery of engineering projects on time, to budget and to required standards.

Strong understanding of SHEQ principles in a project environment.

Candidates must have the right to work in Ireland.

What We Value:
We are proud to promote a culture of inclusion, respect, and equality. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those currently underrepresented in the engineering sector. Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels supported, valued, and empowered to contribute to their fullest potential

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