Senior Mechanical Project Engineer - Construction

Role: Senior Mechanical Project Engineer
Client: Leading Mechanical Services Contractor
Essentials: Mechanical or Building Services engineering degree, at least five years’ MEP experience with a Mechanical Contractor in Ireland
Location: Dublin, based between office and site
Salary: €70,000 - €85,000
Package: Pension, company van, Flexi-Time, Healthcare Contribution, Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family; discounted gym membership
Reporting to: Contracts Manager

Take a lead role in delivering mechanical engineering projects, combining technical oversight with responsibility for costs, programme and installation quality. Our client is an established mechanical services contractor with a strong reputation across mechanical construction, installing and servicing technologically advanced, energy-efficient heating, air conditioning, plumbing and piping systems. This role offers scope to guide projects (Residential, Commercial, Healthcare, Industrial & Schools) through delivery and close-out, resolve practical engineering challenges and develop junior colleagues.

• Lead mechanical engineering projects covering HVAC, plumbing and piping systems, ensuring delivery against performance requirements, budgets and schedules.
• Oversee project timelines, milestones and deliverables through to successful completion and close-out.
• Develop and review technical specifications, engineering drawings and scopes of work, working closely with architects, contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Carry out field investigations and site inspections to check installation quality, design compliance and safety standards, ensuring systems meet applicable building codes, technical standards and environmental regulations.
• Coordinate equipment and materials procurement, review technical submittals and approve shop drawings, checking that proposed selections and installation details meet project requirements.
• Track project expenditure and support budget preparation, cost estimates and change orders. Prepare and present clear progress reports to leadership and stakeholders, highlighting risks, decisions and actions needed to maintain delivery.
• Manage and mentor junior engineers and project staff, providing technical direction and troubleshooting mechanical system issues during and after installation.