HVAC / Mechanical Building Services Engineer

Arcon Recruitment Services; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working option

Competitive salary

Job summary

Arcon Recruitment Services is seeking an experienced HVAC / Mechanical Building Services Engineer to join its pre-construction team in Castlebar. The role offers a hybrid working option for the right candidate and is based in Castlebar on a full-time, permanent basis.

You will review mechanical design information and convert drawings, specifications and BIM models into accurate, procurement-ready technical submissions suitable for client approval, coordinating with clients, consultants and

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in HVAC or mechanical building services or related field.
• Experience converting design information into procurement-quality submissions.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, specs, schedules and BIM models.

Responsibilities

• Review project budgets and tender information with Estimating and Procurement teams.
• Assess mechanical drawings, specifications, schedules and BIM models.
• Develop technical submissions for client and supplier review; issue RFIs as needed.
• Coordinate information with equipment manufacturers and external vendors; track submissions and approvals.
• Liaise with Engineering and Installation teams during design and construction stages.

Skills

BIM interpretation

Mechanical drawing interpretation

Procurement coordination

Technical submissions

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services

Tools

BIM models

DW144/SMACNA knowledge

Job description

HVAC / Mechanical Building Services Engineer - Technical Submissions

Location: Castlebar, County Mayo - Hybrid Option
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Reports to: Pre-Construction Manager

The Role

Our client is seeking an experienced HVAC / Mechanical Building Services Engineer to join its pre-construction team in Castlebar.

The position will suit a Mechanical or Building Services Engineer with experience in HVAC, ductwork, mechanical services or specialist construction contracting who would like to develop their career in technical submissions, procurement coordination and pre-construction delivery.

The successful candidate will review mechanical design information and convert drawings, specifications and BIM models into accurate equipment and ductwork technical submissions suitable for procurement and client approval.

This is a full-time position based in Castlebar, with a hybrid working option available for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Review project budgets and tender information with the Estimating team.
• Review procurement schedules and purchasing requirements with the Procurement team.
• Assess mechanical drawings, specifications, schedules and BIM models.
• Identify missing or conflicting design information and issue RFIs to clients and consultants.
• Attend client, design and technical coordination meetings.
• Develop equipment and ductwork technical submissions for client and supplier review.
• Coordinate technical information with equipment manufacturers and external vendors.
• Issue final technical submissions for client approval.
• Track submissions, comments, approvals and outstanding actions.
• Maintain accurate RFI logs, document registers and revision records.
• Ensure approved technical submissions are handed over clearly to the Procurement team.
• Liaise with the Engineering and Installation teams throughout the design and construction stages.
• Assist site teams in resolving equipment, ductwork and mechanical-services design issues.
• Ensure technical information meets project specifications, construction requirements and applicable industry standards.
• Support multiple projects while meeting agreed technical and procurement deadlines.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Approximately five years’ experience in HVAC, mechanical building services, ductwork design or mechanical contracting.
• Previous experience working on construction projects in Ireland is essential.
• Experience with an HVAC contractor, mechanical-services contractor, ductwork subcontractor or specialist construction company.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, schedules and BIM models.
• Experience converting design information into procurement-quality equipment schedules or technical submissions.
• Good understanding of HVAC systems, ductwork and construction sequencing.
• Experience preparing technical submittals, RFIs or equipment approval documentation.
• Knowledge of DW144 and SMACNA standards would be highly advantageous.
• Exposure to BIM coordination and model-based project delivery.
• Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and document-control skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with clients, consultants, suppliers and internal project teams.
• Capable of managing several projects and priorities simultaneously.

Desirable Experience

Experience on one or more of the following project types would be advantageous:

• Data centres
• Pharmaceutical facilities
• Semiconductor or advanced manufacturing facilities
• Commercial and industrial buildings
• Large-scale HVAC or mechanical-services installations

Who Might This Position Suit?

This opportunity may suit candidates currently working as a:

• Mechanical Building Services Engineer
• HVAC Engineer
• Mechanical Design Engineer
• Technical Submissions Engineer
• Technical Coordinator
• Mechanical Project Engineer
• Ductwork Design Engineer
• Pre-Construction Engineer
• BIM Mechanical Coordinator
• Mechanical Procurement Engineer

What's on Offer

• Full-time, permanent position.
• Hybrid working option for the right candidate.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunity to work on technically demanding construction projects.
• Involvement across pre-construction, technical approval, procurement and installation.
• Career development within an established specialist engineering environment.

The Castlebar office is accessible from Westport, Ballina, Claremorris, Ballinrobe, Foxford, Swinford, Kiltimagh, Newport and surrounding areas of County Mayo.