CQV Lead

Walker Cole International is supporting an exciting opportunity within a major life sciences project in Ireland in the appointment of a CQV Lead.

The position will focus on end-to-end commissioning, qualification, and validation activities across equipment and systems, with close collaboration across engineering, vendors, and project teams to ensure successful operational readiness.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan, execute, and document commissioning, qualification, and validation activities (IQ, OQ, PQ) for equipment and systems.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards, project requirements, and applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, vendors, and project managers to support seamless transition from installation to operational readiness.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues arising during commissioning and qualification phases.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across C&Q processes, procedures, and documentation.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members where required.

Required experience and skills:

• Technical background in chemical, mechanical, electrical, or automation engineering.
• Proven experience leading CQV projects within GMP-regulated or life sciences environments.
• Strong understanding of commissioning, qualification, and validation principles (IQ, OQ, PQ).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary project team.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and solution-focused approach.

Working pattern:
Full-time Onsite

Employment type:
Contract

Location:
Dublin, Ireland

Duration:
12 months

Keywords:
CQV Lead | C&Q | Commissioning | Qualification | Validation | IQ | OQ | PQ | GMP | Capital Projects | Biopharma | Life Sciences | Engineering

ID:
102270