Lead Mechanical Engineer – Life Sciences Projects (Limerick)

NRL; Limerick; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NRL diversity and inclusion program

Job summary

NRL is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a site-based role in Limerick, Ireland. The successful candidate will lead mechanical and building services activities, oversee MEP design, installation and commissioning, and ensure integration with other disciplines across projects.

The role emphasises compliance, collaboration with clients and regulators, and mentoring junior staff in a leading life sciences/construction environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering.
• Significant experience leading mechanical/MEP within construction.
• Strong knowledge of statutory, regulatory and contractual compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for mechanical and building services activities.
• Oversee design, installation, commissioning and handover of MEP systems.
• Ensure integration of mechanical systems with structural, architectural and civil works.
• Review and approve technical documentation and specifications for compliance.
• Monitor project performance, risk and compliance for all MEP elements.
• Lead design coordination and construction methodology improvements.
• Lead investigations into technical incidents and share lessons learned.
• Mentor and support technical staff to develop knowledge and capabilities.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and regulators to meet requirements.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

MEP leadership

Regulatory compliance

Design coordination

Project management

Education

Mechanical/Building Services degree

Tools

BIM for MEP

Digital engineering

Job description

NRL is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a site-based role in Limerick, Ireland. The successful candidate will lead mechanical and building services activities, oversee MEP design, installation and commissioning, and ensure integration with other disciplines across projects.

The role emphasises compliance, collaboration with clients and regulators, and mentoring junior staff in a leading life sciences/construction environment.