Building Services Coordinator – MEP / Major Construction Projects

Breagh Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Pension

Performance related bonus

Healthcare

Annual leave

Ongoing CPD and professional developm​

Job summary

Tier 1 Irish Main Contractor in Dublin is seeking an experienced Building Services Coordinator to manage and coordinate MEP services on a major construction project. You will operate from pre-construction through installation, testing, commissioning and handover, working with design teams, M&E subcontractors and the project team.

Ideal candidates will have strong BIM, coordination and documentation skills, plus a solid track record on large commercial, residential or industrial builds.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in Building Services Coordinator/MEP Coordinator or similar role.
• Experience working with a main contractor or building services contractor on construction projects.
• Relevant third level qualification in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven experience coordinating mechanical and electrical installations, technical submittals and specialist subcontractors.
• Strong working knowledge of BIM models, construction drawings and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) services throughout the construction programme.
• Manage MEP activities from pre-construction and design coordination through installation, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate design team information, technical submittals and specialist subcontractor documentation.
• Monitor mechanical and electrical installations to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications and quality standards.
• Chair MEP coordination meetings with specialist subcontractors and the wider project team.
• Track design changes, drawing discrepancies and technical queries to avoid delays to programme delivery.
• Monitor MEP subcontractor progress and provide regular updates to the Project Manager.
• Ensure all building services works comply with site health and safety requirements.
• Coordinate commissioning activities, system demonstrations and final client handover.
• Assist with BCAR documentation, safety files, O&M manuals and project close-out requirements.
• Work closely with the construction and commercial teams to identify coordination issues and minimise disruption to site activities.

Skills

MEP coordination

Construction documentation

BIM coordination

MS Office

Education

Building Services Engineering degree

Tools

Navisworks

Revit

Job description

Location Dublin, Ireland Sector Engineering Salary 80,000.00 EU per annum

Job title: Building Services Coordinator – MEP / Major Construction Projects

Location: North Dublin

Company: Tier 1 Irish Main Contractor

Salary: Up to €80,000 + package

The Company

A Tier 1 Irish main contractor with a strong reputation for delivering large scale commercial, residential, healthcare and industrial construction projects across Dublin and throughout Ireland.

With a strong pipeline of major projects in Dublin and the wider Leinster region, this contractor is known for its high standards of project delivery, experienced site teams and commitment to quality. They are now seeking an experienced Building Services Coordinator to support the delivery of a major construction project in Dublin.

The Role: Building Services Coordinator

This is an opportunity for an experienced Building Services Coordinator / MEP Coordinator to work with a Tier 1 main contractor on a large scale construction project in Dublin.

You will be responsible for coordinating mechanical and electrical services from pre-construction and design coordination through installation, testing, commissioning and final handover.

Working closely with the Project Manager, design team, specialist M&E subcontractors and wider construction team, you will ensure all building services installations are delivered safely, to specification and in line with the construction programme.

The role will suit someone with strong technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems who is comfortable managing subcontractor coordination, technical submittals and MEP programme delivery.

Must Have Requirements

• Must have 3 to 5 years' experience in a Building Services Coordinator, MEP Coordinator or similar role.
• Experience working with a main contractor or building services contractor on construction projects is required.
• Relevant third level qualification in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience coordinating mechanical and electrical installations, technical submittals and specialist subcontractors.
• Strong working knowledge of BIM models, construction drawings and Microsoft Office.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate all mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) services throughout the construction programme.
• Manage MEP activities from pre-construction and design coordination through installation, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate design team information, technical submittals and specialist subcontractor documentation.
• Monitor mechanical and electrical installations to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications and quality standards.
• Chair MEP coordination meetings with specialist subcontractors and the wider project team.
• Track design changes, drawing discrepancies and technical queries to avoid delays to programme delivery.
• Monitor MEP subcontractor progress and provide regular updates to the Project Manager.
• Ensure all building services works comply with site health and safety requirements.
• Coordinate commissioning activities, system demonstrations and final client handover.
• Assist with BCAR documentation, safety files, O&M manuals and project close-out requirements.
• Work closely with the construction and commercial teams to identify coordination issues and minimise disruption to site activities.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience delivering large scale commercial, residential, healthcare or industrial construction projects.
• Experience using BIM coordination platforms such as Navisworks, Revit or similar software.
• Good understanding of Irish building regulations, BCAR requirements and MEP commissioning procedures.
• Experience coordinating multiple specialist M&E subcontractors on a live construction site.

About You

You are an experienced Building Services Coordinator or MEP Coordinator with a strong understanding of mechanical and electrical installations on major construction projects.

You will be organised, technically capable and comfortable working with design consultants, site management teams and specialist subcontractors.

Strong communication and planning skills are important, along with the ability to identify coordination issues early and keep building services works progressing in line with the overall construction programme.

You will take a practical approach to problem solving and understand the importance of quality installations, commissioning and successful project handover.

What's on Offer

Salary: Up to€80,000 DOE

Benefits

• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Pension
• Performance related bonus
• Healthcare
• Annual leave
• Ongoing CPD and professional development
• Career progression into Senior Building Services Coordinator or Building Services Manager positions
• Long term pipeline of major construction projects across Dublin

Why Apply?

This is a strong opportunity to work with a Tier 1 Irish main contractor delivering major construction projects in Dublin.

You will gain exposure to complex mechanical and electrical packages while working alongside experienced project management, engineering and building services teams.

With a healthy pipeline of projects and opportunities to progress into senior MEP coordination and building services management roles, this position offers long term career prospects within a contractor with a strong presence in the Irish construction market.