Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Lead TPM6109

Tandem Project Management Ltd.; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Tandem Project Management Ltd. is seeking an experienced M&E Lead to manage on-site M&E activities for a major Cork city centre redevelopment project.

You will monitor mechanical, electrical and lift services, ensuring quality, safety and adherence to the programme. The role requires a Level 8 degree in building services engineering or related field, and at least 7 years in design/construction with hands-on supervision.

Qualifications

• Level 8 degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in design or construction of building and M&E projects, including at least 5 years' supervision on site.
• Strong knowledge of Irish Building Regulations, standards, codes of practice, health and safety legislation.
• Chartered Engineer status with Engineers Ireland would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate M&E with architectural, civil, structural and fire engineering disciplines.
• Review drawings, specifications, schedules, and technical documents.
• Monitor M&E and lift installations against programme and design intent.
• Carry out site inspections and maintain accurate records.
• Liaise daily with contractors, consultants and project team.
• Prepare weekly project reports covering progress, programme, inspections, and issues.

Skills

M&E coordination

Site supervision

Weekly reporting

Public safety compliance

ISO 9001 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical or Building Services Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Revit MEP

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Procore or Dalux

Job description

Summary:

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced M&E Lead to work on a construction project for a prominent public cultural institution in Cork city centre undergoing significant redevelopment. The successful candidate will act as the Lead M&E engineering representative on site, monitoring the mechanical, electrical and lift services works throughout the construction and handover phases.

Responsibilities:

• Support the effective coordination of M&E services with architectural, civil, structural and fire engineering disciplines.
• Review and understand M&E construction information, including drawings, specifications, schedules and technical documentation.
• Monitor the progress and quality of M&E and lift services installations against the contractor’s programme, design intent and project specifications.
• Carry out BC(A)R and general site inspections, maintaining appropriate records.
• Liaise daily with the main contractor, subcontractors, consultants and other members of the project monitoring team.
• Review contractor technical submittals, works proposals, Requests for Information and design team responses.
• Attend design team, site, contractor and M&E coordination meetings as required.
• Identify and **escalate** quality, coordination, programme and site safety concerns to the appropriate project stakeholders.
• Prepare weekly project reports covering areas such as progress, programme, inspections, quality assurance, key issues, required decisions, upcoming milestones and photographic records.
• Support the effective coordination of M&E services with architectural, civil, structural and fire engineering disciplines.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the position as required.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Level 8 degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in the design or construction of building and M&E engineering projects, including at least 5 years' construction-based supervision experience.
• Strong knowledge of Irish Building Regulations, relevant standards, codes of practice, health and safety legislation and construction best practice.
• Valid Safe Pass.
• Experience monitoring the quality, coordination and installation of M&E and lift services on major construction projects.
• Ability to produce detailed weekly reports and maintain accurate site records.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Autodesk Navisworks and Revit MEP for drawing and 3D model review.
• Experience working within a Common Data Environment, such as Autodesk Construction Cloud, Procore or Dalux.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Chartered Engineer status with Engineers Ireland, knowledge of public works contracts, experience in public buildings or live operational environments, and knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems would be advantageous.