Building Services Engineer – Education Construction Project
Cork, County Cork, Ireland
€65000 p.a.
Site Management
Posted 18 minutes ago
Job title: Building Services Engineer – Education Construction Project
Location: East Cork Co Cork
Company: Established Irish Main Contractor
Package: €55,000 – €70,000 package
The Company
This established Irish contractor has built a strong reputation for delivering high quality education, healthcare, commercial and public sector projects across Munster and the wider Irish market.
With a growing workload in Cork, the company continues to secure repeat business through consistent project delivery, strong site management teams, and high construction standards. Their projects are well organised with a strong emphasis on programme delivery, quality finishes, and technical coordination.
They are now delivering a new school development in Cork with a 14 month construction programme and are looking to strengthen the site team with an experienced Building Services Engineer.
The Role: Building Services Engineer
This Building Services Engineer role is based on a live school construction project in Cork City, Co Cork. You will work closely with the Project Manager, design consultants, subcontractors, and site management team to coordinate all mechanical and electrical services throughout the build.
You will play a key role in ensuring M&E installations are delivered in line with programme requirements, technical specifications, safety standards, and commissioning deadlines.
The successful Building Services Engineer will be heavily involved in services coordination, quality inspections, subcontractor management, technical reviews, and commissioning activities across the project lifecycle.
Must Have Requirements
Salary: €55,000 – €70,000 DOE
Benefits:
This is an excellent opportunity for a Building Services Engineer to join a well-established contractor with a strong presence across Cork and Munster.
You will work on a significant education project with a well-supported management team and clear systems already in place. The role offers long term project security, strong technical exposure, and the opportunity to progress within a growing contractor environment.
How to Apply
Call Stephen Nugent on 015314345 or email stephen@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment
Breagh Recruitment are specialists in recruiting Building Services Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, and M&E construction professionals across Ireland’s construction sector.
We work closely with main contractors, developers, and specialist building services contractors delivering education, healthcare, commercial, residential, and industrial projects throughout Cork, Munster, and across Ireland.
If you are considering Building Services Engineer jobs in Cork, Mechanical Engineer roles, Electrical Engineer opportunities, or M&E coordination positions within the Irish construction industry, we can help you find the right fit for your experience and career goals.
Location: East Cork Co Cork
Company: Established Irish Main Contractor
Package: €55,000 – €70,000 package
The Company
This established Irish contractor has built a strong reputation for delivering high quality education, healthcare, commercial and public sector projects across Munster and the wider Irish market.
With a growing workload in Cork, the company continues to secure repeat business through consistent project delivery, strong site management teams, and high construction standards. Their projects are well organised with a strong emphasis on programme delivery, quality finishes, and technical coordination.
They are now delivering a new school development in Cork with a 14 month construction programme and are looking to strengthen the site team with an experienced Building Services Engineer.
The Role: Building Services Engineer
This Building Services Engineer role is based on a live school construction project in Cork City, Co Cork. You will work closely with the Project Manager, design consultants, subcontractors, and site management team to coordinate all mechanical and electrical services throughout the build.
You will play a key role in ensuring M&E installations are delivered in line with programme requirements, technical specifications, safety standards, and commissioning deadlines.
The successful Building Services Engineer will be heavily involved in services coordination, quality inspections, subcontractor management, technical reviews, and commissioning activities across the project lifecycle.
Must Have Requirements
- Must have experience as a Building Services Engineer on Irish construction projects
- Proven experience required coordinating mechanical and electrical subcontractors
- Experience with a main contractor or M&E contractor in Ireland is required
- Strong understanding of HVAC, electrical services, commissioning, and technical compliance
- Relevant engineering or building services qualification required
- Education or public sector project experience preferred
- Experience using Procore, BIM 360, or similar construction management software beneficial
- Strong services coordination and commissioning experience advantageous
- Coordinate all mechanical and electrical building services throughout the project
- Manage M&E subcontractors and monitor installation progress on site
- Review drawings, technical submittals, and services specifications
- Support programme delivery through effective sequencing of services works
- Carry out quality inspections and ensure installations meet required standards
- Attend site coordination meetings with consultants, subcontractors, and design teams
- Assist with commissioning activities and project handover documentation
- Monitor health and safety compliance across all M&E activities
- Maintain accurate reporting and technical records throughout the project
- You have strong technical knowledge across mechanical and electrical building services systems
- You are organised and capable of managing multiple subcontractors within a live site environment
- You have experience working on Irish construction projects with demanding programme deadlines
- You communicate well with site teams, consultants, and subcontractors
- You take a proactive approach to problem solving and technical coordination
- You understand the importance of quality control, commissioning, and programme certainty
Salary: €55,000 – €70,000 DOE
Benefits:
- Pension
- Bonus
- Healthcare
- Laptop and phone
- Ongoing CPD support
- Long term career progression
- Strong pipeline of Cork and Munster projects
This is an excellent opportunity for a Building Services Engineer to join a well-established contractor with a strong presence across Cork and Munster.
You will work on a significant education project with a well-supported management team and clear systems already in place. The role offers long term project security, strong technical exposure, and the opportunity to progress within a growing contractor environment.
How to Apply
Call Stephen Nugent on 015314345 or email stephen@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment
Breagh Recruitment are specialists in recruiting Building Services Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, and M&E construction professionals across Ireland’s construction sector.
We work closely with main contractors, developers, and specialist building services contractors delivering education, healthcare, commercial, residential, and industrial projects throughout Cork, Munster, and across Ireland.
If you are considering Building Services Engineer jobs in Cork, Mechanical Engineer roles, Electrical Engineer opportunities, or M&E coordination positions within the Irish construction industry, we can help you find the right fit for your experience and career goals.
