Mechanical Design Engineer – Dublin-based Consultancy
JOB_53253691121815Job type
PermanentLocation
DublinWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Mechanical And Electrical EngineeringIndustry
ConstructionPay
Annual Salary DOEClosing date
23 Oct 2025
Mechanical Design Engineer – Dublin-based Consultancy
Your new company
Your new company specialises in providing high-quality Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) design, BIM & Energy & Sustainability services and is a renowned international engineering consultancy. Over the past 22 years, they have delivered over 4,000 projects. Their success comes off the back of combining global expertise with local knowledge to deliver innovative, sustainable and cost-efficient solutions. With offices across Ireland, the UK, and Turkey, their multidisciplinary team partners with clients across a diverse range of sectors to shape smarter, more resilient buildings and infrastructure.
As they enter an accelerated growth phase across several business sectors, they are recruiting for a Mechanical Design Engineer. They put a strong emphasis on staff, learning and development, and progression.
Your new role
In your new role as a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be leading change and mentoring engineers within their team, ensuring high-quality engineering and service for their clients. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be expected to have a thorough understanding of the theoretical and practical application of their engineering discipline, and a strong understanding of the other disciplines offered by the company while also leading and managing the full Mechanical Design on projects of all sizes.
A selection of your responsibilities include:
- Lead and manage full Mechanical Design on projects of all sizes, always demonstrating client care.
- Provide quality control for Mechanical Engineering projects across all offices.
- Project cost control.
- Management of both project teams and cross-functional teams within the organisational structure.
- Travel to client and project locations as required to represent the company for meetings/ surveys/training etc.
- Liaise and collaborate with other company offices on all matters as appropriate.
What you’ll need to succeed
- Minimum Degree level in Mechanical Engineering
- 6 + years Building Services Consultancy Design experience.
- Expert user of Microsoft Office
- Experience with thermal modelling, energy assessment, and dynamic energy modelling software advantageous.
- Commercial sector knowledge and BIM experience are a strong advantage.
- Chartership Desirable.
- Proven experience of delivering detailed designs through the full design cycle.
- Expert knowledge and experience in the following Mechanical design areas: Water Services, Heating / LTHW, HVAC, Fuel, above-ground drainage and BMS.
- Deep knowledge of Irish building regulations, particularly TGD part B, F, G, L and the ability to demonstrate this knowledge in design and project lead.
- Excel at working on several projects simultaneously and show the ability to prioritise and plan work.
- Ability to lead projects internally and externally and be responsible for project performance, including satisfied clients, profitable projects, and maintaining the company’s reputation to enable repeat work.
- Demonstrate a good understanding of other building disciplines in the design and installation of buildings.
- Exhibit leadership qualities while working as part of a team.
- Ability to make prompt, disciplined project decisions.
- Excellent attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
- Commercial Awareness.
What you get in return
- Competitive Salary
- Paid Overtime / Time In Lieu / Flexitime
- Performance & Development Management, including Annual salary reviews and Annual Performance-related Bonus Payment
- Wellbeing Allowance
- Pension Scheme & Death in Service
- Life Balance days
- Educational support
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Mechanical Design Engineer – Dublin-based ConsultancyJOB_532536911218152025-10-072025-10-23
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