Job Specification - M&E Coordinator
Location: Galway, Ireland
Project: Large-scale Construction Project
Role Type: Full-time, permanent
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced M&E Coordinator to join one of our client's project teams, a leading main contractor, on a large-scale construction project in Galway.
This is a full-time, permanent position offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced M&E Coordinator to take a key role in the coordination and delivery of mechanical and electrical services on a technically challenging construction project.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Project Manager, Site Manager, Design Team, consultants, subcontractors and wider project team to ensure all M&E works are effectively coordinated, delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.
Role and Responsibilities
- Coordinate all Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) services throughout the project.
- Manage and coordinate M&E subcontractors to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with the construction programme.
- Review M&E drawings, specifications and technical submissions.
- Identify and resolve potential design clashes and coordination issues before they impact site works.
- Liaise closely with the Project Manager, Site Manager, Design Team, consultants and subcontractors.
- Monitor the progress and quality of mechanical and electrical installations on site.
- Ensure all M&E works are completed in accordance with project specifications, drawings and relevant industry standards.
- Coordinate M&E requirements with the structural and architectural elements of the project.
- Attend and contribute to site, design, technical and coordination meetings.
- Track and manage technical queries, RFIs, submittals and approvals relating to M&E works.
- Assist with programme planning to ensure M&E activities are appropriately sequenced.
- Monitor programme progress and identify potential delays or coordination issues at an early stage.
- Work closely with subcontractors and project teams to resolve technical and installation issues.
- Ensure relevant technical information and approvals are available to support the construction programme.
- Support the coordination of M&E services through the various stages of project delivery.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant health & safety, environmental and quality procedures.
- Support the testing, commissioning and handover of mechanical and electrical systems.
- Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure information is effectively communicated across the wider project team.
These responsibilities reflect the M&E Coordinator brief you provided.
Requirements
- Relevant qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
- Previous experience working as an M&E Coordinator, Building Services Coordinator or in a similar position.
- Experience working with a Main Contractor or on large-scale construction projects is highly desirable.
- Strong technical understanding of mechanical and electrical building services.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and construction documentation.
- Experience coordinating M&E subcontractors and building services installations.
- Good understanding of design coordination and the interaction between M&E, structural and architectural elements.
- Experience managing RFIs, technical submittals and project approvals.
- Strong organisational and coordination skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to identify and resolve potential technical and coordination issues effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with subcontractors, consultants, design teams and internal project teams.
- Ability to work effectively on own initiative while contributing as part of a wider multidisciplinary project team.
- Self-motivated with a proactive and organised approach.
- Good understanding of construction health & safety and quality requirements.
The qualifications and experience above are based on the requirements in the original specification.
Benefits
The successful candidate will receive an excellent benefits package, including:
- 26 days' annual leave from commencement
- Company pension scheme - employer contribution of 1.5 times the employee contribution, up to a maximum 5% employee contribution (for example, a 5% employee contribution receives a 7.5% employer contribution)
- Life Cover - 3x annual salary
- Permanent Health Insurance (PHI) - up to 75% of salary, less applicable State disability benefit, subject to scheme conditions
- Company mileage and expenses for required business travel
- Continuous Professional Development (CPD) support
- Company-paid professional subscriptions relevant to the role
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Travel Tax Saver Scheme following successful completion of probation
- Paid maternity and paternity benefits, subject to eligibility
- Employee Referral Programme
- Annual health screenings and flu vaccination clinics
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with confidential 24/7 support for employees and their immediate families
The pension, life cover, PHI and 26 days' annual leave are detailed on page 1 of the benefits document. The document also provides CPD, professional subscriptions, commuter schemes, family leave and wellbeing supports.
Why Join?
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced M&E Coordinator to join a highly respected construction team and play a key role in the delivery of a significant construction project in Galway.
The successful candidate will gain exposure to a technically challenging development while working alongside experienced construction, engineering and building-services professionals.
The role offers an excellent overall package, including 26 days' annual leave, a strong employer pension contribution, life cover, income protection and extensive professional development and wellbeing supports.
With a strong emphasis on career development and Continuous Professional Development, this position offers excellent opportunities for long-term career progression within the construction industry.
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