Senior Engineer – Building Services (MEP)

You are a Senior Engineer – Building Services (MEP) with strong experience delivering multidisciplinary design projects, looking to join a well-established and growing engineering consultancy working across commercial and residential developments from concept through to construction and handover.

This is a senior, hands-on design role, reporting directly to an Associate Director, offering exposure to technically challenging projects, site involvement, and the opportunity to influence design outcomes while mentoring junior engineers. The role is office and site based, with clear progression toward Associate level.

For those eager to learn more about this exciting opportunity, please do not hesitate to reach out to Ryan at ryan@breaghrecruitment.com / 01 531 4345.

Senior Engineer – Building Services (MEP) Skills:

• Degree qualified in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
  
  
• 7–10 years’ experience within a building services consultancy environment
  
  
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services systems
  
  
• Excellent understanding of Irish building regulations and industry standards
  
  
• Proven experience leading projects from early concept through to handover
  
  
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines
  
  
• Strong coordination skills with architects, structural engineers, and external stakeholders
  
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
  
• Experience liaising with local authorities and utility providers
  
  
• Full clean driving licence (site travel required)
  
  

As a Senior Engineer – Building Services (MEP): Pre-Tender / Design Stage

• Work with clients and design teams to develop project briefs and concept designs
  
  
• Lead the technical design of building services systems including plant sizing, distribution routes, riser layouts, and energy strategies
  
  
• Prepare detailed design calculations, drawings, and technical reports
  
  
• Carry out value engineering and life-cycle cost assessments
  
  
• Coordinate designs with architectural, structural, and multidisciplinary teams
  
  
• Liaise with local authorities and utility providers regarding incoming services and plant requirements
  
  
• Manage design programmes and ensure deliverables are issued on time and within budget
  
  
• Prepare technical specifications and tender documentation
  
  
• Undertake site surveys, condition reports, and feasibility studies
  
  
• Contribute to health & safety design planning
  
  

Tender Stage

• Assist with contractor pre-qualification and issue of tender packages
  
  
• Respond to technical queries during the tender period
  
  
• Review and evaluate tender submissions and prepare technical reports and recommendations
  
  

Construction Stage

• Review contractor drawings, equipment selections, and programmes
  
  
• Attend site meetings and provide technical support during construction
  
  
• Respond to RFIs and manage design changes
  
  
• Monitor installation quality and progress, issue snag lists, and verify close-out
  
  
• Assist with valuations, variations, and final accounts
  
  
• Review commissioning data, O&M manuals, and as-built documentation
  
  
• Support project handover and completion
  
  

Team & Practice Development

• Mentor junior engineers and support their technical development
  
  
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of technical standards and design processes
  
  

The Package: Salary: €85,000 – €100,000 DOE, alongside a competitive benefits package including:

• Contributory pension scheme
  
  
• Death in service cover
  
  
• Paid professional memberships
  
  
• Strong training and professional development support
  
  
• Clear pathway to Associate-level progression
  
  
• Supportive and collaborative working environment