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Posted 21 days ago
Building Services Engineer – Residential Construction / High-Density Developments
Cork
Leading Residential Developer
Salary €60,000 – €65,000 Bonus Pension CPD Life Assurance
The Company
This leading residential developer has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, high-density housing developments across Cork and the wider Munster region. Known for innovation in design and a focus on modern construction methods, they consistently deliver projects that enhance urban living.
With a strong pipeline of residential schemes and a commitment to quality, sustainability, and efficient delivery, they offer a stable and progressive environment for Building Services Engineers looking to work on technically challenging projects.
The Role – Building Services Engineer
As a Building Services Engineer, you will play a key role in the coordination, design management, and delivery of mechanical and electrical systems across large-scale residential developments. You will ensure all M&E installations are delivered to the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover.
Working closely with site teams, design consultants, and subcontractors, you will drive programme delivery while maintaining a strong focus on technical excellence and innovation in building services.
Key Responsibilities
Salary: €60,000 – €65,000 (DOE)
Benefits:
This is an excellent opportunity for a Building Services Engineer to join a well-established residential developer delivering some of Cork’s most notable housing projects. You will gain exposure to large-scale, technically complex developments while working with a team that values quality, innovation, and collaboration.
With a strong project pipeline and long-term growth plans, this role offers real career progression and the chance to develop your expertise in residential building services within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
How to Apply
To apply, send your CV to stephen@breaghrecruitment.com or call 015314345 for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment
Breagh Recruitment are specialists in sourcing Building Services Engineers for residential construction projects across Ireland. We work closely with leading developers and contractors delivering high-density housing, ensuring professionals are placed in roles that match their technical expertise and career goals.
If you are a Building Services Engineer, M&E Engineer, Mechanical and Electrical Engineer, or Building Services Coordinator looking to progress within residential construction, we can help you take the next step.
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Cork
Leading Residential Developer
Salary €60,000 – €65,000 Bonus Pension CPD Life Assurance
The Company
This leading residential developer has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, high-density housing developments across Cork and the wider Munster region. Known for innovation in design and a focus on modern construction methods, they consistently deliver projects that enhance urban living.
With a strong pipeline of residential schemes and a commitment to quality, sustainability, and efficient delivery, they offer a stable and progressive environment for Building Services Engineers looking to work on technically challenging projects.
The Role – Building Services Engineer
As a Building Services Engineer, you will play a key role in the coordination, design management, and delivery of mechanical and electrical systems across large-scale residential developments. You will ensure all M&E installations are delivered to the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover.
Working closely with site teams, design consultants, and subcontractors, you will drive programme delivery while maintaining a strong focus on technical excellence and innovation in building services.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the installation and quality of mechanical and electrical systems from design through to commissioning
- Coordinate M&E design information with architectural and structural elements
- Manage M&E subcontractors to ensure works are delivered on programme and to specification
- Resolve on-site technical issues in collaboration with construction and design teams
- Liaise with utility providers for timely connection of services including power, water and telecoms
- Coordinate service diversions and temporary utilities for live construction environments
- Support value engineering and implementation of innovative building services solutions
- Ensure all works comply with health and safety, quality and regulatory standards
- Monitor progress and provide regular reporting to project stakeholders
- Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in a Building Services Engineer or similar role within construction
- Strong background in residential or high-density housing projects
- Knowledge of M&E systems including HVAC, electrical distribution and utilities coordination
- Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
- Strong communication skills with the ability to manage relationships across teams
- Organised and capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines
- Full driving licence and Irish construction experience
Salary: €60,000 – €65,000 (DOE)
Benefits:
- Performance-related bonus
- Pension contribution
- Life assurance
- Continuous professional development
- Clear progression opportunities within a growing residential developer
This is an excellent opportunity for a Building Services Engineer to join a well-established residential developer delivering some of Cork’s most notable housing projects. You will gain exposure to large-scale, technically complex developments while working with a team that values quality, innovation, and collaboration.
With a strong project pipeline and long-term growth plans, this role offers real career progression and the chance to develop your expertise in residential building services within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
How to Apply
To apply, send your CV to stephen@breaghrecruitment.com or call 015314345 for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment
Breagh Recruitment are specialists in sourcing Building Services Engineers for residential construction projects across Ireland. We work closely with leading developers and contractors delivering high-density housing, ensuring professionals are placed in roles that match their technical expertise and career goals.
If you are a Building Services Engineer, M&E Engineer, Mechanical and Electrical Engineer, or Building Services Coordinator looking to progress within residential construction, we can help you take the next step.
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