Job Title

NPD Assistant

Description

We are hiring on behalf of our client for an exciting NPD Assistant opportunity based in Dublin.

This NPD Assistant role is ideal for someone with a passion for baking, food innovation and product development who is looking to build a career within New Product Development. Working alongside experienced bakery professionals and the Product Manager, the successful NPD Assistant will play a key role in bringing exciting new bakery products from concept through to launch.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and growing food manufacturer where you'll gain hands-on experience across product trials, customer samples, factory launches and new product development within a supportive team environment.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

1. Excellent opportunity to develop a career within New Product Development
2. Hands-on role working on exciting bakery products from concept to launch
3. Join an established and growing food manufacturer based in Dublin

The Role

• Support the day-to-day activities of the New Product Development team.
• Prepare ingredients and assist with baking activities for product development.
• Assist with product trials, taste panels and new product launches.
• Prepare, package and dispatch customer samples.
• Support factory trials from concept through to successful launch.
• Record trial results and maintain accurate documentation throughout the development process.
• Organise ingredients, packaging and materials required for trials.
• Maintain excellent hygiene and housekeeping standards within the NPD kitchen.
• Work closely with the Product Manager and senior bakery team on continuous product innovation.
• Assist with additional NPD activities as required.

The Person

• Qualification or experience within Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, Baking or a related discipline.
• Genuine passion for baking and food innovation.
• Previous experience within a bakery, kitchen, food production or NPD environment would be advantageous.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Proactive, flexible and enthusiastic approach.
• Comfortable working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Full right to work in the Republic of Ireland.

The Reward

• Competitive salary.
• Excellent opportunity to develop your career within New Product Development.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Hands-on role with exposure to product development from concept through to launch.
• Supportive and experienced team environment.
• Long-term career progression within an established food manufacturer.

Job Title: Group Facilities Manager

Contact: Conor O'Hagan

Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Group Engineering & Facilities Manager to join a leading organisation based in North Dublin. This role offers the chance to lead and coordinate all facilities, maintenance, utilities, infrastructure, and site services across multiple manufacturing sites. Operating within a high-care chilled food manufacturing environment, the Group Engineering & Facilities Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of all production facilities, utilities, and support services.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on leader with strong operational, technical, and stakeholder management skills to drive operational reliability, food safety compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives while supporting business growth.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Role:

1. Attractive Salary – Competitive package based on experience.
2. Multi-Site Responsibility – Opportunity to lead across multiple manufacturing sites.
3. Strategic and Operational Leadership – A chance to make a significant impact in a high-care food manufacturing environment.

The Role:

As the Group Engineering & Facilities Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage all facilities, maintenance, utilities, and infrastructure functions across multiple sites.
• Develop and implement group-wide facilities standards, policies, and best practices.
• Oversee Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) programmes to minimise downtime and improve asset reliability.
• Manage utilities such as refrigeration, HVAC, boilers, compressed air, and electrical distribution systems.
• Ensure compliance with BRCGS, HACCP, Health & Safety, and environmental standards.
• Drive energy optimisation and utilities cost reduction initiatives.
• Manage contractors and service providers, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Lead CAPEX projects, including factory expansions and energy optimisation projects.
• Develop and manage annual facilities and maintenance budgets.
• Produce regular KPI and performance reports for senior management.

The Person:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A degree or trade qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services, or Facilities Management.
• Minimum 5–10 years’ experience in facilities, maintenance, or operational leadership within FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Proven multi-site management experience.
• Strong understanding of BRCGS, HACCP, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Advanced problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.
• Experience with CMMS systems (e.g., PEMAC, SAP PM).
• Strong financial and budget management experience.
• A continuous improvement mindset and project management expertise.

The Reward:

• Competitive Salary – Reflective of experience and expertise.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package – Including travel expenses and professional development opportunities.
• Dynamic Work Environment – Work within a high-performing team in a fast-paced, innovative organisation.
• Career Growth – Opportunity to lead strategic initiatives and drive operational excellence.

Next Steps:

For further information and to apply for this Group Facilities Manager role, please contact Conor O'Hagan today. Visit our website to explore a full list of opportunities in your industry.

Why Hunter Savage?

At Hunter Savage, we are a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated to connecting talented professionals with exceptional opportunities in their industries. Our expert team offers confidential advice and guidance to help you take the next step in your career.

Salary details listed are to be used as a guide and are based on factors such as your experience and expertise. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria dependent upon the calibre of response.

Start a conversation with Hunter Savage today and explore the opportunities available to you.

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Dungannon

Description:
We are hiring for our client, a successful construction company with a strong pipeline of work across residential, commercial and conservation projects. This Senior Quantity Surveyor job in Dungannon is an excellent opportunity for an experienced QS who wants variety, responsibility and long-term career progression within a supportive and ambitious team.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Senior Quantity Surveyor Job:

1. Competitive salary package with excellent benefits
2. Diverse, high-profile projects across NI and Ireland
3. Long-term progression within a growing construction business

The Role:
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will:

• Lead cost planning, budgeting and project forecasting
• Prepare and manage cost estimates, tenders and contracts
• Monitor and control project costs to support value and profitability
• Manage commercial risks linked to costs, contracts and procurement
• Oversee subcontractor and supplier agreements
• Provide financial reporting, cash flow updates and reconciliations
• Deliver cost advice and value engineering recommendations
• Work closely with project managers, design teams and procurement teams

The Person:
The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will have:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline
• 5+ years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor
• Strong knowledge of cost management, tendering and contracts
• Excellent negotiation, analytical and communication skills
• Confidence using cost management software and MS Office

The Reward:

• Attractive salary, Medical, Bonus, Life Assurance
• Exposure to varied and interesting construction projects
• Supportive team culture with genuine career development
• Opportunity to flourish professionally and personally

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage:
For further information, and to apply for this Senior Quantity Surveyor job, please contact Adam Adair at Hunter Savage.

Expert, confidential specialist recruitment consultancy advice.

Salary details are to be used as a guide and may vary depending on experience and expertise. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria depending on the calibre of response.

Senior Employment Knowledge Solicitor | 5+ PQE | Dublin | Highly Competitive Package

This is a genuinely unique opportunity in the Irish legal market. One of Ireland's most prestigious and internationally recognised full-service law firms is seeking a Senior Employment Knowledge Solicitor to join its market-leading employment practice in Dublin. This is a senior, high-impact role that sits at the intersection of employment law expertise, knowledge strategy, and business development — and it is one that simply does not come up very often. The Senior Employment Knowledge Solicitor will play a central role in shaping how one of Ireland's largest dedicated employment teams delivers value to its clients and develops its people. If you are an employment lawyer with 5+ years' PQE who is passionate about knowledge, innovation, and influence — and you are ready for something different — this is worth a serious conversation.

The Role

• Partner closely with the employment team's partners and 20+ lawyers to devise and execute strategic knowledge and business development initiatives
• Lead the development and maintenance of the group's knowledge database and client training materials, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and strategic alignment
• Horizon scan and provide timely, incisive insight into key Irish and EU employment law developments for the benefit of clients and the wider team
• Deliver training programmes directly to clients and design internal learning and development initiatives — particularly for junior members of the team
• Represent the employment group at industry conferences and seminars in Ireland and internationally as a recognised subject-matter expert
• Collaborate with the firm's wider knowledge function on firm-wide strategic knowledge and practice development objectives
• Champion the use of technology and AI to improve knowledge delivery and client service
• Support the team with complex technical legal queries and play a visible client-facing role

The Person

• Qualified solicitor or barrister with 5+ years' PQE in employment law
• Comprehensive knowledge of Irish employment law across contentious and non-contentious matters
• Strong client-facing experience with a passion for knowledge, learning and development
• Creative and strategic thinker with the ability to drive innovation and change within a large team
• Excellent communicator — confident presenting at client seminars, workshops, and conferences
• Commercially astute and self-motivated with strong project management skills
• An interest in leveraging AI and technology to enhance knowledge and service delivery
• Collaborative team player who can influence and engage senior stakeholders effectively
• No prior practice development experience required — a passion for the area is what matters

The Reward

• Highly competitive remuneration package — details available on application
• Discretionary performance bonus
• Pension and private health insurance contribution
• Wellbeing contribution, life assurance, subsidised gym and on-site dining facilities
• Access to a market-leading in-house training and development programme
• Hybrid working policy with flexibility over 4 or 5 day working week
• A genuinely supportive, collaborative, and intellectually stimulating environment
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact within one of Ireland's most respected law firms

Why Hunter Savage? Hunter Savage is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy with an outstanding track record of placing senior legal professionals across Ireland's leading law firms. We work with complete discretion, market knowledge, and a genuine commitment to finding the right fit — for both candidate and client.

Finance Manager

We are hiring for our client, a growing organisation based in County Antrim, who are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join their finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded Finance Manager to take ownership of day-to-day finance activities, support accurate financial reporting, strengthen financial controls and provide clear insight to help drive effective business decisions.

The successful Finance Manager will work closely with the wider finance leadership team and key stakeholders across the business, supporting budgeting, forecasting, management accounts, financial reporting, audit, process improvement and team development.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

1. Salary up to £65,000
2. County Antrim based – fully onsite role
3. Opportunity to join a growing organisation in an innovative sector

The Role

As Finance Manager, you will:

• Manage the month-end close process, ensuring deadlines are met and key finance activities are delivered accurately
• Lead and contribute to monthly management accounts, financial reporting and performance analysis
• Produce clear commentary and insight on financial performance, variances and key business drivers
• Support the preparation of group financial reporting packs
• Act as a key point of contact during the year-end audit process
• Review financial and operational results to identify risks, opportunities and areas for improvement
• Strengthen financial controls, reconciliations, reporting processes and supporting schedules
• Support budgeting, forecasting, working capital management and cost control
• Monitor direct costs, overheads and inventory valuations
• Work closely with other departments to improve processes and support better decision-making
• Provide coaching, guidance and support to finance team members
• Assist with finance system and ERP-related improvements where required
• Ensure compliance with financial standards, internal policies and data protection requirements

The Person

The successful Finance Manager will have:

• Strong experience in a finance management, management accounting or financial reporting role
• Excellent month-end, reporting, budgeting and forecasting experience
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and confidence advising on accounting treatment
• Experience managing or supporting audit processes
• Strong financial control and process improvement experience
• Commercial awareness and the ability to interpret financial results clearly
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across departments
• Experience coaching or supporting finance team members
• Strong systems skills, with ERP implementation or improvement experience desirable
• A high level of accuracy, organisation and personal accountability

The Rewards

• Salary up to £65,000
• Full-time, permanent opportunity
• County Antrim location
• Fully onsite role
• Opportunity to join a growing business
• Varied role across financial reporting, controls, commercial finance and team support
• Excellent opportunity to contribute to process improvement and business performance

Next Steps

For further information, and to apply for this Finance Manager job, please contact Connor Donaghy at Hunter Savage.

Expert, confidential specialist recruitment advice

Salary details listed are to be used as a guide and are based on factors such as your experience and expertise.

We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria dependent upon the calibre of response.

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer (Intermediate / Senior)

We are hiring for our client, who is seeking an experienced Intermediate or Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their engineering team in Belfast. This Mechanical Design Engineer job will suit someone with strong design experience who has worked across process-led engineering environments such as dairy, food processing, pharmaceutical, industrial processing, utilities, manufacturing or wider process engineering. Our client is open to speaking with candidates at both intermediate and senior level, so this could suit an engineer ready to step up, or an already established Senior Mechanical Design Engineer looking for a more varied technical and project-focused role.

The successful Intermediate / Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will support the design and delivery of process improvement and development projects, including layout drawings, equipment drawings, site surveys, P&IDs, PFDs, item and equipment lists, and 2D/3D models. At senior level, there will also be the opportunity to mentor Mechanical Design Engineers, improve CAD and 3D scanning workflows, and take a lead role across client projects.

This role will be based in Belfast, with travel to client sites as required.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

1. Open to intermediate or senior level – A strong opportunity for someone ready to step up, or an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
2. Process-led project work – Work across dairy, food processing, pharma, industrial and process engineering environments
3. Technical variety – Design, site surveys, 3D scanning, CAD, project delivery and client-facing engineering work

The Role

As an Intermediate / Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will:

• Produce mechanical design work across multiple projects, including plant layouts, equipment layouts, isometric drawings, piping layouts, P&IDs, PFDs, 2D/3D models and equipment lists
• Carry out site surveys, site measurements and 3D scanning
• Support the design and delivery of process improvement projects for dairy, food processing, pharma and industrial clients
• Liaise with process engineers, project engineers, suppliers, contractors and clients
• Prepare drawings, reports, manuals, commissioning plans and operating instructions
• Support design reviews, HAZOP reviews, procurement activity and tender preparation
• Assist with project delivery from initial design through to installation and commissioning
• Promote strong health and safety standards across design, project and site-based work
• At senior level, review and approve design work produced by other Mechanical Design Engineers
• At senior level, support the development of CAD, Inventor and 3D scanning processes across the team
• At senior level, coach and mentor other engineers within the mechanical design team

The Person

The successful Intermediate / Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will have:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or a related discipline
• Strong mechanical design experience, ideally within dairy, food processing, pharmaceutical, industrial or process engineering environments
• Experience with CAD systems, ideally Inventor
• Experience producing plant layouts, equipment layouts, piping layouts, P&IDs, PFDs, models and technical drawings
• Experience with site surveys, 3D scanning or site measurement would be advantageous
• Good understanding of project delivery, installation and commissioning
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with clients, suppliers, contractors and internal teams
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage deadlines and multiple projects
• A strong commitment to health and safety
• For senior applicants, experience mentoring, reviewing work or supporting the development of other engineers would be beneficial

The Reward

The successful Intermediate / Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will receive:

• A very strong salary package, with the final salary reflecting the level of appointment and the candidate’s experience
• Belfast-based role with local travel to client sites as required
• Opportunity to work across dairy, food processing, pharma, industrial and process engineering projects
• Varied technical role covering design, CAD, site surveys, project delivery and commissioning support
• Opportunity to step into a senior role, or continue developing within a senior technical position
• Career development within a specialist engineering environment
• Opportunity to work closely with clients on practical, real-world process improvement projects

Next Steps

For further information, and to apply for this Intermediate / Senior Mechanical Design Engineer job, please contact Dominic Heron. 📞 07458 160117 📧 dominic@huntersavage.com
Or send Dominic a private message on LinkedIn.

Why Hunter Savage?

Hunter Savage is a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep sector expertise across Engineering & Operations, Accountancy & Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Financial Services & Insurance, Built Environment, and Science & Pharma. We work closely with candidates and employers across the UK and Ireland, building long-term relationships and offering informed, confidential and practical advice.

Salary details are to be used as a guide and may vary depending on experience and expertise. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria depending on the calibre of response.

Legal — Commercial Real Estate | Cork

Commercial Real Estate Solicitor | NQ–5 PQE | Cork | €75,000–€95,000

A top-tier Irish law firm is seeking an ambitious Commercial Real Estate Solicitor to join their Cork office. This is a standout opportunity for a Commercial Real Estate Solicitor at NQ to five years' PQE level to work alongside highly regarded practitioners on a broad and varied caseload spanning investment, development, and landlord and tenant matters. With Dublin-level remuneration on offer and a client base that reads like a who's who of Irish and international business, this is the kind of role that genuinely accelerates careers. If you are a Commercial Real Estate Solicitor who is eager to work at the highest level without relocating to Dublin, this is the opportunity you have been waiting for.

The Role

• Advise on a wide range of commercial real estate transactions including acquisitions, disposals, and investment deals
• Act on development transactions from site assembly and planning through to completion
• Handle complex landlord and tenant matters including commercial lease negotiations and portfolio management
• Advise domestic and international clients across the private, institutional, and public sectors
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across corporate, finance, and planning to service transactional clients
• Contribute to business development activities and the continued growth of the team's profile

The Person

• Qualified solicitor from NQ to five years' PQE with a focus on commercial real estate
• Experience gained within a reputable Irish law firm environment
• Strong technical knowledge across a broad range of commercial property transactions
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and client communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines
• Commercially minded with a proactive and collaborative approach

The Reward

• Salary: €75,000–€95,000 (dependent on experience) — Dublin-level remuneration in Cork
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension and private healthcare
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Clear career progression within a firm known for developing its people
• Exposure to a prestigious, high-profile client base from day one
• A collaborative and supportive team culture within a leading Irish practice

Why Hunter Savage? Hunter Savage is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy with deep expertise across private practice in Ireland. We have strong relationships with the country's leading law firms and we are committed to helping legal professionals at every level find the right next step in their careers — with honest, informed, and confidential advice throughout.