Quality Specialist

Arcadis are seeking a Facilities Quality & Operations Engineer for a pharmaceutical assignment in Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork. 12-month contract with view to extension.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Life Sciences, or a related field.

A minimum of 2–4 years’ experience in a regulated environment (pharma/biotech preferred), with exposure to quality systems and facilities or operational support activities.

Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS), GMP, and regulatory requirements (FDA/EMA), with the ability to apply these within a facilities and services context.

Experience with cross-functional coordination, vendor management, or site services is highly desirable.

• Maintain and update facility-related GMP documentation (SOPs, work instructions, risk assessments).
• Ensure facilities activities are executed in compliance with GMP and site quality standards.
• Support deviations, CAPAs, and investigations relating to facilities, utilities, and soft services.
• Participate in audits and inspections, ensuring facilities readiness and compliance.

• Act as a key point of contact for facilities soft services (e.g. cleaning, waste, gowning areas, vendor-managed activities).
• Coordinate and oversee planned facilities activities, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Support vendor management, including performance monitoring and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Ops, QA, EHS, Engineering) to ensure aligned execution of site services.

• Own and maintain accurate records of facilities activities, ensuring audit readiness.
• Track and trend facilities-related quality metrics, highlighting risks or recurring issues.
• Drive standardisation of documentation and practices across facilities activities.

• Identify and elevate risks related to facilities operations and compliance.
• Participate in risk assessments (e.g. FMEA) for facilities processes and changes.
• Drive improvements in facilities processes, documentation, and vendor performance.
• Support implementation of best practices across site services and infrastructure.

• Strong QA mindset with attention to detail and compliance focus
• Ability to operate across quality and operational interfaces
• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills
• Structured, problem-solving approach (RCA, investigations)
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities and priorities in a dynamic environment