Building Services Engineer - Building Compliance

ors, inc.; Ireland; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus

Pension scheme with matching contributions

Remote-first hybrid model

Flexible working hours

Paid maternity, paternity and fertility leave

Job summary

ors, inc. is seeking an experienced M&E / Building Services Engineer to join their Building Compliance Team in Ireland. The role involves working on various commercial, residential, and industrial projects, ensuring compliance with Building Regulations while delivering high-quality technical solutions.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge and hands-on experience in building services, communication, and organizational skills, with opportunities for hybrid working arrangements and professional development.

Qualifications

• Strong background in M&E building services design, construction or consultancy.
• Significant on-site experience with construction processes.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Review M&E designs for compliance with regulations.
• Conduct site inspections and monitor construction quality.
• Coordinate inspections and compliance activities.

Skills

Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering

Building Regulations knowledge

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering

Job description

About the Role

ORS is a leading provider of assigned certifier, technical advisory, quality assurance and quality control services in Ireland. We are strengthening our building compliance and certification team with an experienced M&E / Building Services Engineer to work as part of the Building Compliance Team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of commercial, residential, healthcare, industrial and mixed‑use developments nationwide, ensuring projects achieve compliance with Building Regulations while supporting high standards of technical delivery, coordination and construction quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Review M&E designs for compliance with the building regulations, report design non‑compliances and risks, and workshop with the design team to develop suitable solutions.
• Review mechanical and electrical building services installations on site for compliance with Building Regulations and project specifications, including benchmark inspections of M&E items.
• Coordinate inspections and compliance activities throughout all project stages.
• Conduct site inspections and monitor construction quality, workmanship and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors and specialist consultants to resolve technical and compliance issues.
• Review drawings, specifications, ancillary certificates and project documentation.
• Review technical submittals where required on projects.
• Review and collate quality documentation, handover records, witness testing and commissioning of M&E systems to verify operation.
• Maintain accurate project records, reports and quality tracking systems.
• Support the preparation and management of inspection plans and certification records.
• Monitor project progress and maintain accurate compliance documentation.
• Provide technical guidance relating to building services systems, regulations and standards.
• Develop and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships while delivering high‑quality consultancy services.
• Chair, participate and contribute in project meetings with both internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering.
• Strong background in mechanical and electrical building services design, construction or consultancy.
• Significant on‑site experience with a strong understanding of construction and installation processes.
• Excellent technical knowledge of Building Regulations, BCAR requirements and construction compliance procedures.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and construction stakeholders.
• Confident in reviewing technical drawings, specifications and construction documentation.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and maintain high standards of quality and compliance.
• Proactive approach with strong attention to detail and commitment to professional standards.

Desirable Requirements

• Chartered Engineer status or progression towards chartership.
• Experience carrying out the Assigned Certifier role on projects, including inspections and certification activities under BCAR.
• Experience in technical advisory or quality assurance/quality control services on projects.
• Experience across commercial, residential, healthcare or industrial sectors.
• Familiarity with commissioning, testing and handover processes for building services systems.
• Knowledge of BIM coordination and digital project delivery tools.
• Leadership or mentoring experience within project or compliance teams.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary.
• Performance‑related bonus.
• Pension scheme with matching contributions.
• Remote‑first hybrid model – use your home as a base and any of our office locations as you see fit.
• Work from abroad.
• Flexible working hours.
• Access to over 60 health disciplines through our Kara Connect Platform.
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programme and funding.
• Paid maternity, paternity and fertility leave.
• Company and birthday annual leave days.
• Death in service benefit.
• Tax saver – travel and bike to work.
• Culture, social, wellness and CPD committees.
• Talent Development Programmes.
• Access to leading career coach.