We are seeking a
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
to lead projects, mentor engineers, and deliver best-in-class building services solutions. This position is based in Cork, and offers the opportunity to work on high-profile projects across
commercial offices, healthcare, education, and mixed-use developments
throughout Ireland and internationally.
Notable Projects:
* Mixed-use development in Dublin
: A large-scale project featuring residential, commercial, and retail spaces, incorporating sustainable design principles and advanced building services systems.
* Healthcare facility in Cork:
A state-of-the-art medical centre designed to meet the latest healthcare standards, with a focus on energy efficiency and patient comfort.
* Educational campus in Galway
: A modern campus development providing cutting-edge facilities for students and staff, with integrated renewable energy solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the full mechanical design process across projects of varying scale.
* Ensure quality control, technical excellence, and cost management across multiple offices.
* Manage and coordinate project teams, fostering effective cross-discipline collaboration.
* Represent the company at client meetings, design workshops, site visits, and surveys.
* Support alignment and knowledge sharing between regional offices and design teams.
Education & Experience
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
* 6+ years' experience in a building services consultancy environment.
* Strong knowledge of HVAC, heating, water services, fuel, drainage, and BMS systems.
* Experience in thermal modelling, energy assessments, and BIM advantageous.
* Sound understanding of Irish Building Regulations (Parts B, F, G, and L).
* Chartered Engineer status (or working toward chartership) preferred.
Skills & Attributes
* Proven ability to deliver detailed designs through all project stages.
* Excellent project leadership, communication, and team coordination skills.
* Strong commercial awareness with a client-focused, solutions-driven mindset.
* Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects.
* Collaborative and proactive, with a good understanding of multidisciplinary design.
Benefits
* €65K – €75K salary (depending on experience).
* Paid overtime / flexitime options.
* Annual performance bonus and salary review.
* Pension scheme and death-in-service benefit.
* Wellbeing allowance and life balance days.
* Educational and professional development support.
* Additional week's paid leave after five years' service.
If you're a
Senior Mechanical Engineer
passionate about
building performance, energy efficiency
, and
integrated design
, send your CV to
Grace Birch
or call
for a confidential discussion.