Mechanical Engineer

Elite Talent Hub; Munster; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Clear pathway to leadership

Job summary

Elite Talent Hub is recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Munster, Ireland, to lead mechanical design projects across various sectors. The role offers full project ownership from concept to completion and requires a degree in Mechanical Engineering and over 6 years of design consultancy experience. Candidates will enjoy a flexible and hybrid working environment with a clear pathway to leadership. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on diverse, high-performance projects while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• 6+ years' consultancy design experience preferred.
• Strong track record of delivering full-cycle mechanical design.
• Experience in commercial and/or residential projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design across high-spec projects.
• Manage project delivery, ensuring quality and commercial targets.
• Mentor and support junior engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical design

Communication

BIM

Energy modeling

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services

Job description

My client is a progressive, design‑led engineering consultancy with a strong presence across Ireland and internationally. Known for delivering high-performance, sustainable building services solutions, they are continuing to grow their Limerick team due to a strong pipeline of commercial, residential, healthcare and mixed‑use projects. This is a senior position within the mechanical design team, offering the opportunity to take full ownership of projects from concept through to completion.

You will:

• Lead mechanical design across a range of high‑spec projects
• Manage project delivery, ensuring quality, programme and commercial targets are met
• Mentor and support junior engineers within the team
• Liaise directly with clients, design teams and stakeholders
• Oversee design outputs including HVAC, LTHW, public health and BMS systems
• Ensure full compliance with Irish building regulations and industry standards

What They’re Looking For

• Degree‑qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services
• 6+ years’ consultancy design experience
• Strong track record delivering full‑cycle mechanical design
• Experience across commercial and/or residential projects
• BIM and energy modelling experience advantageous
• Strong leadership and communication skills

Why This Role

• High level of autonomy and project ownership
• Clear pathway to leadership / chartership
• Strong pipeline of work across multiple sectors
• Flexible and hybrid working environment