Mechanical & Electrical Coordinator - Greater Dublin Area

Cairn; Blessington; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance related bonus

Pension scheme with matching

Full health insurance with Irish Life

Annual salary review

CPD programme & funding

Job summary

Cairn Homes is seeking an M&E Coordinator to support the Building Services Manager in managing the mechanical and electrical design and installation on residential projects.

Key duties include supervising on-site M&E installations, coordinating with design teams, supporting subcontractors, liaising with utility providers, and ensuring timely delivery of services across sites. This role requires travel between sites and a full driving licence.

Qualifications

• Further education in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services.
• 4+ years post-qualification experience in a similar management role.
• Interest in energy management and trends in residential building services design and construction.
• Willingness to travel between sites and a full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation quality of M&E systems on residential projects from coordination to handover.
• Support on-site coordination and problem solving for M&E installations.
• Coordinate M&E interfaces with architectural and structural elements.
• Oversee M&E subcontractors to ensure programme and quality expectations.
• Liaise with utility providers, local authorities and design teams to ensure timely delivery of electricity, public lighting, gas, water and telecommunications services.
• Anticipate modification of existing site services and expedite mains diversions with utility providers.
• Contribute to innovation and value engineering for mechanical/electrical systems and products.
• Manage temporary electric/water systems.

Skills

Team player

Organised

Self-motivated

Communication

Problem solving

Driver's licence

Job description

Cairn is hiring for an M&E Coordinator. Reporting to the Building Services Manager, you will assist in the Management of the Mechanical and Electrical services design and installation residential projects.

Key responsibilities:

Typically, the candidate will be expected to undertake and assist with the following duties

• Continuous management and monitoring of the installation quality for M&E systems on residential projects, from initial coordination to final commissioning and handover
• Support the site construction management teams in the coordination of on-site M&E installations and assist with onsite problem solving if and when issues arise
• Coordinate with project design teams as required for M&E system interfaces with architectural and structural elements
• Oversight of M&E sub-contractors onsite, ensuring programme and quality expectations are achieved
• Liaise with Public Utility providers, local authorities and design teams to ensure timely delivery of electricity, public lighting, gas, water and telecommunications services to new developments acting as a point of contact for the respective sites
• Anticipate the requirement for modification of existing site services and expedite mains service diversions in conjunction with the Utility Providers
• Supplement the company’s innovation and value engineering processes in consideration and implementation of best-in-class mechanical / electrical systems and products.
• Management of the Temporary Electric/ water systems

The candidate – key requirements:

• Further education in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services
• 4+ years post qualification experience in similar management role
• Interest in energy management and emerging trends in residential building services design and construction
• Team player, organised, self-motivated and ability to work on own initiative
• Strong relationship builder and communicator
• Trade background an advantage but not essential
• Focus on deadlines and commitment to programme delivery
• Willingness to travel between sites and a full driving licence.

Working with Cairn Homes:

At Cairn, we believe it is essential that our employees feel valued and appreciated. We therefore offer above industry average remuneration packages with a comprehensive benefits portfolio that’s ready to support you for whatever life brings.

We are delighted to offer a suite of benefits when you join Cairn which include

• Competitive salary
• Performance related bonus
• Pension scheme with matching contributions
• Full health insurance with Irish Life health
• Annual salary review
• Continuous Professional development (CPD) programme & funding
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• Free Cairn annual leave days
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Employee Assistance Programme with VHI
• Tax saver - travel and bike to work
• Culture Committee
• Talent Development Programmes
• Approved Profit Sharing Scheme (APSS)

The Cairn purpose is to build sustainable communities where people can thrive.

At Cairn, it’s not what we build, it’s why we build. It’s about putting down a marker that will stand for generations to come. Creating new communities of connection and belonging for an Ireland where people can thrive. Reshaping, redefining, reinvigorating our place in the world. Building for people, progress, and potential.

Because when Cairn build, it’s Built For Good.