Mechanical Lead

John Sisk & Son Ltd; Ringaskiddy; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Ireland is seeking a Mechanical Lead for their Life Science team in Cork. This role involves overseeing MEP systems for various projects, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to budget, and compliance with safety regulations. With a focus on team management and client satisfaction, the position offers an environment for professional growth and work-life balance, including competitive benefits and flexible working options.

Benefits

26 days holiday, with option to purchase 5 more

Employer pension scheme

Competitive mileage rate and travel expenses

Enhanced parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 6+ years managing large MEP projects.
• Understanding of MEP supply chain.
• Operational involvement across all project phases.

Responsibilities

• Manage Temporary Electrical requirements and MEP integration.
• Ensure MEP elements are managed according to procedures.
• Engage with utility companies for infrastructural understanding.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Technical skills

Commercial skills

Education

Degree in Building Services, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Membership of a relevant professional institution

Health & Safety Management Training

Job description

Overview

Opportunity for a Mechanical Lead to join the Life Science team in Cork.

Reporting to the Regional Director/Regional MEP Lead, the MEP Lead is responsible for delivering MEP systems across large and smaller projects, ensuring they are on time, within budget, and meet safety, quality, and energy objectives.

It is essential to guide, lead, and motivate teams in applying our MEP management systems to deliver fully integrated, commissioned systems that meet design and statutory requirements, leading to seamless handovers and client satisfaction.

John Sisk & Son has built a reputation for excellence as a family-owned international construction company, offering trust, certainty, and value to clients while leading change.

Responsibilities

• Support the tendering and awarding of MEP packages according to project strategies and objectives.
• Manage Temporary Electrical requirements, including load and energy assessments, in line with Management System Guidelines.
• Take responsibility for MEP integration and project delivery within the overall project team.
• Ensure MEP elements are managed according to Building Services Management Procedures and Project Execution Plans (PEP).
• Align and integrate Building Services Installation and Commissioning programmes with the main Construction Programme.
• Engage with utility companies early to understand and communicate infrastructural and interface requirements.
• Ensure co-ordination and approval of Builders Works Drawings by MEP Contractors to meet programme requirements.

Experience

• Over 6 years of managing large-scale, complex MEP projects.
• Understanding of the MEP supply chain and market dynamics.
• Operational involvement across all project phases, including estimating, pre-construction, installation, commissioning, and handover.
• Technical, interpersonal, and commercial skills to successfully deliver MEP projects.
• Experience with handover plans, live energies/arc flash training, and BIM fundamentals.

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Services, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution such as CIBSE, CIOB, IEI, or equivalent.
• Health & Safety Management Training (IO or equivalent).
• Knowledge of planning and programming.

Additional Information

• Competitive salary with annual increases.
• 26 days holiday, with option to purchase 5 more.
• Employer pension scheme.
• Competitive mileage rate and travel expenses.
• Flexible and remote working options.
• Enhanced parental leave and professional development opportunities.

Our people are central to our success. We offer work with purpose, work-life balance, limitless career growth, and a great team environment.

Note: Our internal recruitment team handles all vacancies directly. Unsolicited contact by agencies sharing CVs will not be accepted, and no fees are payable for introductions.

At Sisk, we are committed to diversity and encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. We value transferable skills and diverse experiences—don’t hesitate to share your full story with us.