Data Centre M&E Lead Engineer (Dublin)

HireHive; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Echelon Data Centres is recruiting a Chief Engineer – M&E Services to lead mechanical and electrical system operations for a new facility in Dublin, Ireland. The role reports to the Data Centre Manager and involves hands-on commissioning and start-up as construction finalises.

The Chief Engineer will oversee OpEx/CapEx budgeting, manage staff and external partners, and ensure safety, compliance and continuous improvement across all M&E services.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in data centre environments.
• 5+ years in the data centre industry is desirable.
• Time-served mechanical or electrical apprenticeship or Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Experience with data centre start-up and commissioning is desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&ID, safety files and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical & electrical services maintenance and assist in operating budgets.
• Supervise technical staff, outsourced partners and contractors.
• Act as SME for M&E operations within the site.
• Oversee commissioning, testing and start-up procedures.
• Maintain safety files, drawings, asset registers and CMMS data.
• Coordinate with project delivery teams during commissioning and readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement in maintenance programs.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Strong communicator

Health & safety awareness

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Mechanical/Electrical apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS

P&ID interpretation

Job description

Echelon Data Centres is recruiting a Chief Engineer – M&E Services to lead mechanical and electrical system operations for a new facility in Dublin, Ireland. The role reports to the Data Centre Manager and involves hands-on commissioning and start-up as construction finalises.

The Chief Engineer will oversee OpEx/CapEx budgeting, manage staff and external partners, and ensure safety, compliance and continuous improvement across all M&E services.