Building Services Engineer - South Dublin

Cairn; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Pension scheme with matching

Health insurance

Annual salary review

Maternity & paternity leave

Annual leave days

Life assurance

Income protection

Employee Assistance Programme

Tax saver

Talent Development Programmes

Profit Sharing Scheme

Job summary

Cairn Homes is seeking a Building Services Engineer to assist in managing Mechanical and Electrical services design and installation on high-density residential projects. The role reports to the Building Services Manager and emphasizes coordinating M&E interfaces across design and construction teams.

You will travel between sites around greater Dublin, oversee M&E sub-contractors, and support problem solving on site while aiming for on-time delivery and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 4+ years post qualification experience in a similar project management role.
• Interest in energy management and emerging trends in residential building services, design, and construction.
• Team player, organised, self‑motivated and ability to work on own initiative.
• Strong relationship builder, communication and collaboration skills required.
• Willingness to travel between sites across greater Dublin and a full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Continuous management and monitoring of the installation quality for M&E systems on residential projects, from initial coordination to final commissioning and handover
• Support the site construction management teams in leading the coordination of M&E systems and assist with onsite problem solving, if and when issues arise
• Coordinate with project design teams as required for M&E system interfaces with architectural and structural elements
• Oversight of M&E sub-contractors onsite, ensuring programme and quality expectations are achieved
• Liaise with Public Utility providers, local authorities, and design teams to ensure timely delivery of electricity, public lighting, gas, water and telecommunications services to new developments, acting as a point of contact for the respective sites
• Anticipate the requirement for modification of existing site services and expedite mains service diversions in conjunction with the Utility Providers
• Supplement the company’s innovation and value engineering processes in consideration and implementation of best‑in‑class mechanical / electrical systems and products
• Management of the Temporary Electric / water systems

Skills

Building Services

Project management

Coordination

Stakeholder communication

Site supervision

Education

Further education in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services

Job description

Cairn has a unique opportunity for a Building Services Engineer. Reporting to the Building Services Manager, you will assist in the management of the Mechanical and Electrical services design and installation on our high-density residential projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Continuous management and monitoring of the installation quality for M&E systems on residential projects, from initial coordination to final commissioning and handover
• Support the site construction management teams in leading the coordination of M&E systems and assist with onsite problem solving, if and when issues arise
• Coordinate with project design teams as required for M&E system interfaces with architectural and structural elements
• Oversight of M&E sub-contractors onsite, ensuring programme and quality expectations are achieved
• Liaise with Public Utility providers, local authorities, and design teams to ensure timely delivery of electricity, public lighting, gas, water and telecommunications services to new developments, acting as a point of contact for the respective sites
• Anticipate the requirement for modification of existing site services and expedite mains service diversions in conjunction with the Utility Providers
• Supplement the company’s innovation and value engineering processes in consideration and implementation of best‑in‑class mechanical / electrical systems and products
• Management of the Temporary Electric / water systems

The Candidate

• Further education in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services
• 4+ years post qualification experience in a similar project management role
• Interest in energy management and emerging trends in residential building services, design, and construction
• Relevant trade background an advantage but not essential
• Team player, organised, self‑motivated and ability to work on own initiative
• Strong relationship builder, communication and collaboration skills required
• Focus on deadlines and commitment to programme delivery
• Willingness to travel between sites across greater Dublin and a full driving licence
• Strong problem solving and attention to detail orientation
• An ability to achieve demanding time and quality targets
• The ability to work independently using their own initiative in an organised manner but also be a strong team player

Working with Cairn Homes

At Cairn, we believe it is essential that our employees feel valued and appreciated. We therefore offer above industry average remuneration packages with a comprehensive benefits portfolio that’s ready to support you for whatever life brings.

We are delighted to offer a suite of benefits when you join Cairn which include

• Performance related bonus
• Pension scheme with matching contributions
• Full health insurance with Irish Life health
• Annual salary review
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• Free Cairn annual leave days
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Employee Assistance Programme with VHI
• Tax saver - travel and bike to work
• Talent Development Programmes
• Approved Profit Sharing Scheme (APSS)