Building Services Design Engineer

Sigmar Recruitment; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Dublin is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to deliver mechanical design solutions for data centre projects. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and strong technical skills in HVAC systems. This role offers competitive salary, flexible start times, and hybrid working conditions.

Benefits

Two Free Fridays per month

20 days holidays, increasing to 25

Company laptop

Travel expenses

Support for Chartership

Competitive salary

Pension contribution between 2.5% and 5%

Subsidised healthcare

Flexible start times

Regular monthly social events

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a mechanical design role, ideally with a solid background in data centre projects.
• Strong technical skills in mechanical services including pumps and ductwork.
• Good understanding of compliance and health & safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical design solutions for complex industrial projects.
• Lead and support team members, managing workloads efficiently.
• Build strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Technical skills in HVAC systems

Proficiency with CAD software

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

About Your New Employer

Your new employer is a rapidly growing engineering consultancy that has doubled its headcount in the past 4 years and plans to increase headcount by a further 50% over the next 3-5 years. Their annual turnover is in the region of €50 million, reflecting a strong and expanding client base. They are looking for senior design engineering professionals on the mechanical and electrical side to work on data centre/industrial projects.

About Your New Job

• As a Senior Design Engineer, you will be a key member of the projects team, responsible for delivering mechanical design solutions for complex industrial projects, with the majority of them being on data centres.
• Lead and support team members, helping them manage workloads and work efficiently.
• Use in-depth technical knowledge to make sound decisions and solve problems quickly.
• Build strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and providing solutions that meet or exceed expectations.
• Stay on top of contract requirements to keep projects on track and prevent delays.
• Assign tasks to maximise value, keep projects moving, and maintain team motivation.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a mechanical design role, ideally with a solid background in data centre projects.
• Strong technical skills in mechanical services: HVAC systems, chilled water / hot water, air-handling units, pumps, ductwork, etc.
• Proficiency with relevant design tools (e.g. CAD software such as Revit, AutoCAD, etc.), loads & performance calculations, mechanical specifications.
• Good understanding of compliance, performance, standards, and health & safety requirements.
• Ability to coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams and manage design deliverables to tight schedules.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. A proactive mindset, attention to detail and willingness to mentor / lead junior designers is a plus.

What’s on Offer

• Employees can take two Free Fridays per month by working an extra 5.5 hours across the preceding 9 working days
• 20 days holidays, increasing up to 25 days.
• Company laptop
• Travel expenses
• Support for Chartership
• Competitive salary
• Pension contribution between 2.5% and 5%.
• Subsidised healthcare included.
• Hybrid working with 3 days per week in-office in the city centre.
• Flexible start times (7am to 10am).
• Regular monthly social events.
• Real opportunities for career progression in a business that is growing fast.

What’s Next

If you are an experienced Senior Mechanical or Electrical Design Engineer with a passion for excellence and looking to advance your career with a reputable company, we would love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and suitability for this role to [e-mail].