Posted: 21h ago
The role
Senior Mechanical Engineer – Hospital Projects (Cork)
Key Projects
You will lead the mechanical design and delivery ofmultiple major hospital projectsin Cork. Typical projects include:
Acute Hospital Expansion & New Clinical FacilitiesDelivery of mechanical services for large-scale hospital expansions, including operating theatres, ICU, diagnostics, and inpatient wards within live hospital environments.
Hospital Decarbonisation & Plant UpgradesReplacement and upgrade of central plant, heating and cooling systems, ventilation infrastructure, and energy-efficient solutions to support net-zero healthcare objectives.
Live Hospital Refurbishment & Phased WorksComplex refurbishment and upgrade projects within operational hospitals, requiring careful coordination, infection control management, and staged delivery.
Requirements
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Extensive experience delivering hospital and healthcare projects (essential)
Proven track record on acute hospitals and live clinical environments
In-depth knowledge of healthcare mechanical systems: HVAC and specialist ventilation, medical gas systemss, critical heating and cooling plant, pressure regimes and infection control
Strong understanding of healthcare standards, regulations, and compliance
Experience leading multiple projects concurrently
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Responsibilities
Lead the mechanical design and delivery of multiple hospital projects
Act as the mechanical technical authority across healthcare schemes
Manage projects from concept design through construction and commissioning
Coordinate with multidisciplinary design teams and clinical stakeholders
Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, HTM/HBN, and Irish standards
Mentor and manage junior engineering staff
Review contractor submissions, respond to technical queries, and carry out site inspections
Manage risks, programme constraints, and live hospital interfaces
Represent the consultancy at client, contractor, and stakeholder meetings
Benefits
€100,000 base salary + benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Senior leadership role with high autonomy
Long-term career progression within a healthcare-focused consultancy
Opportunity to lead critical hospital infrastructure projects in Cork
If you are an engineer looking for a move, send your CV to Grace Birch or call 086 084 2014.
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