Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
€55000 - €75000 per annum
Senior Mechanical Engineer – Building Services / MEP
Role Overview
This is a permanent position based in Dublin with a highly regarded multidisciplinary building services consultancy.
The role focuses on base-build mechanical systems for complex, regulated facilities rather than process-specific machinery.
You will lead the design of HVAC, ventilation, and utilities infrastructure for industrial, pharmaceutical, and commercial buildings.
While this is a senior-remit position, the hiring team is also open to speaking with strong mechanical engineers who have the potential and experience to step up into a senior role.
About You
In this role, you will design infrastructure for environments where air quality and temperature control are critical to the facility's operation.
Core Systems Managed:
Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and disability. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and all will be considered for employment without discrimination. At Eligo Recruitment diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity.
Role Overview
This is a permanent position based in Dublin with a highly regarded multidisciplinary building services consultancy.
The role focuses on base-build mechanical systems for complex, regulated facilities rather than process-specific machinery.
You will lead the design of HVAC, ventilation, and utilities infrastructure for industrial, pharmaceutical, and commercial buildings.
While this is a senior-remit position, the hiring team is also open to speaking with strong mechanical engineers who have the potential and experience to step up into a senior role.
About You
- Experience: Approximately 5–7 years of experience in mechanical building services/MEP design, ideally within a consultancy environment.
- Education: Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline. Chartered status is an advantage but not essential.
- Sector Exposure: Experience in industrial, commercial, or energy projects. Exposure to life sciences, laboratories, or food and beverage facilities is highly desirable.
- Technical Knowledge: Proven expertise in HVAC and industrial utilities. An understanding of ATEX directives for hazardous environments is a significant plus.
- Standards: Familiarity with CIBSE, ASHRAE, BS, IS, and EN standards.
- Software Proficiency: Experience using Navisworks, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
- Location: Must be based in Ireland. While the role is Dublin-based, the team is open to discussing flexible arrangements for candidates living outside the capital.
- Design Leadership: Lead mechanical building services design from initial concept through to completion and client handover.
- Technical Ownership: Specify HVAC, heating, cooling, and life safety systems for regulated environments like cleanrooms and manufacturing plants.
- Project Coordination: Liaise with architectural, structural, and process engineering teams to ensure seamless project integration.
- Documentation: Prepare detailed mechanical tender packages, technical reports, and recommendations.
- Site Engagement: Conduct site visits, perform installation quality checks, and resolve technical queries during construction.
- Mentorship: Support and guide junior and intermediate engineers, ensuring QA standards are maintained across all deliverables.
- Client Management: Represent the company in multidisciplinary design meetings and build strong, lasting client relationships.
- Salary: €55,000 – €75,000 per annum (depending on experience).
- Work-Life Balance: Hybrid working (3 days in the Dublin office) and a 9-day fortnight (every second Friday off).
- Financial Benefits: Pension scheme, travel tax saver, bike-to-work scheme, and referral bonuses.
- Health & Wellbeing: Subsidised health insurance allowance, gym membership support, and an active social committee (golf, climbing, football).
- Professional Growth: Full support toward Chartership, paid professional membership fees, and ongoing technical training.
In this role, you will design infrastructure for environments where air quality and temperature control are critical to the facility's operation.
Core Systems Managed:
- Industrial HVAC: Large-scale air handling and climate control for manufacturing.
- Cleanroom Design: Maintaining specific pressure differentials and ISO-rated air purity.
- Hazardous Areas: Designing mechanical systems compliant with ATEX requirements.
- Utilities Infrastructure: Compressed air, vacuum systems, and chilled water loops.
Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and disability. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and all will be considered for employment without discrimination. At Eligo Recruitment diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity.
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