Mechanical Engineer – Mechanical Building Services / Process Engineering Projects

Mechanical Engineer – Mechanical Building Services / Process Engineering Projects
South East Ireland
Leading Engineering and Process Contractor
€65,000 – €75,000 DOE Benefits Career Progression

The Company This opportunity is with a well established engineering contractor delivering complex mechanical and process engineering projects across Ireland. With a strong reputation for quality, safety and technical delivery, the company works across sectors including pharmaceutical, life sciences, energy, utilities, food production and advanced manufacturing.

Headquartered in Waterford, the business has built a strong presence across the Southeast and nationally, delivering technically demanding mechanical installations and engineering services for major clients. Their continued growth is driven by a highly skilled engineering team, strong project pipeline and a commitment to innovation and engineering excellence.

The Role – Mechanical Engineer As a Mechanical Engineer, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of mechanical engineering and building services projects across the Southeast region. Based from the Waterford office, you will work closely with Project Managers, site teams and specialist subcontractors to ensure mechanical systems are delivered to the highest technical, safety and quality standards.

This is a hands on engineering role that involves coordination of mechanical installations from design review through to commissioning and handover. The position offers strong technical exposure across mechanical systems, fabrication coordination, commissioning processes and client interface.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee commissioning and handover of mechanical systems ensuring compliance with project specifications
• Review contract drawings, technical documentation and mechanical design information
• Coordinate mechanical installations with site teams, subcontractors and specialist suppliers
• Act as a key technical contact for client queries and engineering support during project delivery
• Prepare and submit detailed technical submittals for client and consultant approval
• Assess supplier proposals to confirm technical compliance and suitability
• Review coordination drawings to ensure alignment with architectural and structural requirements
• Support the offsite fabrication team to ensure systems are delivered to specification
• Monitor programme requirements and ensure mechanical works align with project timelines
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, environmental and quality compliance across projects

About You

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline
• Minimum 5 years experience working as a Mechanical Engineer within building services or process engineering projects
• Strong experience reviewing mechanical drawings, specifications and technical documentation
• Proven involvement in commissioning and mechanical system handover
• Ability to coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and internal project teams
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with clients and multidisciplinary teams
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Project
• Self motivated engineer capable of working both independently and as part of a project team

What’s on Offer Salary: €65,000 – €75,000 DOE plus package

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer who wants to work on technically challenging mechanical and process engineering projects across a variety of industries. The role offers strong project exposure, autonomy and the chance to develop your career with an established engineering contractor.

You will join a collaborative engineering team that values technical expertise, problem solving and high quality project delivery. With a strong pipeline of work across Ireland, this position offers long term stability and clear opportunities for progression into senior engineering or project management roles.

How to Apply If you are interested in this Mechanical Engineer role in Waterford, contact Stephen Nugent at Breagh Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

Email: stephen@breaghrecruitment.com
Phone: 015314345

Why Breagh Recruitment Breagh Recruitment specialise in recruiting Mechanical Engineers, Building Services Engineers and Project Engineers across the construction, engineering and M&E sectors in Ireland.

If you are considering a move into a Mechanical Engineer role within building services, mechanical contracting or industrial engineering projects, we can help you identify opportunities that match your experience and long term career goals.

Related roles include: Mechanical Engineer, Building Services Engineer, Mechanical Project Engineer, M&E Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer.