Senior Electrical Engineer
Maynooth / Leixlip, Ireland
€75,000 - €95,000 + Bonus + Pension + Holidays + Private Medical + Career
Progression + ‘Immediate Start'
Join a high-performing, fast-growing international contractor delivering complex, high-value (€100m+) technical projects across Ireland and Europe. This is a rare opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join an international preconstruction team, supporting major data centre, pharmaceutical, and advanced manufacturing projects from early-stage through to contract award.
In this role, you'll take a leading position in supporting electrical and MEP input during preconstruction, contributing to design coordination, technical assurance, and early-stage project strategy. Working closely with design, commercial, and delivery teams, you'll ensure projects are technically robust, compliant, and ready for construction.
This position will suit candidates with a strong electrical or building services background who are comfortable taking ownership of technical elements while still being hands‑on within a preconstruction environment. This is a 100% office-based role in Maynooth/Leixlip, supporting multiple projects across Europe.
Your Role as a Senior Electrical Engineer Will Include:
Leading and supporting electrical and MEP design coordination during preconstruction
Reviewing and challenging technical drawings, specifications, and design information
Providing technical input into tendering and bid processesSupporting cost planning and value engineering alongside commercial teams
Coordinating with design consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
Supporting BIM coordination and digital design workflows
Assisting in defining technical solutions and system strategies
Supporting project planning, logistics, and programme development
Ensuring compliance with building regulations and technical standards
Supporting handover of design information to project delivery teams
As a Senior Electrical Engineer, You Will Have:
A degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related field
Strong experience within MEP design, construction, or engineering roles
Solid understanding of electrical systems within complex building environments
Experience working on projects such as data centres, pharma, industrial, or large-scale commercial
Experience within a main contractor, MEP contractor, or consultancy environment
Familiarity with BIM, CAD, and digital coordination tools
Good commercial awareness and exposure to preconstruction or tender stages
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Keywords: Senior Electrical Engineer, Senior MEP Engineer, Building Services Engineer, Electrical Design, HVAC, Building Services, BIM, Revit, Data Centre, Mission Critical, Pharma, Industrial, Advanced Manufacturing, Logistics, Preconstruction, Technical Coordination, Design Support, Main Contractor, Design & Build, Ireland, Dublin, Maynooth, Leixlip, Kildare, Naas, Celbridge, UK, EMEA, Europe
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