Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services)

Global Professional Consultants Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development and career progression

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Global Professional Consultants Ireland is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its growing team in Dublin. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years experience in building services design and will be responsible for creating mechanical systems including HVAC and ventilation.

This role offers a competitive salary of €55,000+ DOE and opportunities for professional development within a collaborative environment. You will work on diverse, high-profile projects while supporting all design stages.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in building services/mechanical design engineering.
• Strong understanding of mechanical building services design principles.
• Knowledge of current Irish and/or UK building regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical building services systems including HVAC, heating, cooling, and ventilation.
• Prepare engineering calculations, reports, specifications, and design drawings.
• Support project delivery through all design stages.

Skills

Mechanical design principles

Communication skills

Project management

Software proficiency (AutoCAD, Revit)

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

IES

Hevacomp

Job description

Location: Ireland
Salary: €55,000+ DOE (Depending on Experience)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

An established building services consultancy is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its growing engineering team. The successful candidate will have full working rights in Ireland, and have a MINIMUM of 3 years experience in building services design (manufacturing, automotive, oil & gas and R&D are not relevant here).

This role offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects, develop client relationships, and progress within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design mechanical building services systems including HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic water, and drainage.
• Prepare engineering calculations, reports, specifications, and design drawings.
• Coordinate designs with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Attend client, design, and site meetings as required.
• Support project delivery through all design stages.
• Undertake site inspections and monitor installation compliance.
• Ensure designs meet relevant regulations, standards, and sustainability objectives.
• Assist with technical problem-solving and value engineering exercises.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in building services/mechanical design engineering.
• Experience using industry-standard design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, IES, Hevacomp, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of mechanical building services design principles.
• Knowledge of current Irish and/or UK building regulations and standards.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage workload across multiple projects.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of €50,000+ DOE.
• Exposure to high-profile projects across multiple sectors.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Flexible working arrangements where applicable.