Mechanical Systems Inspector & Building Compliance Lead

Local Gov; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

South Dublin County Council seeks a mechanical services professional to oversee maintenance and refurbishment across housing and non-residential buildings. You will supervise staff, co-ordinate tasks and ensure compliance with Building Regulations and energy efficiency standards.

Role involves inspections of boilers, heat pumps and mechanical systems, reporting, and collaboration with multiple departments to implement improvements and document compliance.

Responsibilities

• Control and supervision of staff under his/her control and for the allocation of tasks as required.
• Co-operate in the use of new technology and communication systems including those from time to time.
• Comply with Health and Safety legislation and council policies.
• Carry out quality-control inspections of projects and detect non-conformances.
• Keep accurate work and site records; review estimates and costing proposals.
• Prepare reports in Excel/Word/PowerPoint on duties including GIS, RoadMap and CAD ArchTechPro.
• Identify problems and advise on remedial/repair works for mechanical systems.
• Inspect gas/oil boiler and heat pump systems under service programmes.
• Ensure newly installed equipment is registered and maintained to keep warranties.
• Provide expertise and advice on specifications, new regulations and energy efficiency.
• Investigate complaints and accidents and issue reports.
• Provide knowledge on integration of mechanical services into buildings and building regulations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of mechanical engineering, renewable energy and building management systems.
• Carry out property inspections, provide technical reports and assist in construction/maintenance oversight.
• Any other relevant duties assigned by senior management.

Job description

South Dublin County Council seeks a mechanical services professional to oversee maintenance and refurbishment across housing and non-residential buildings. You will supervise staff, co-ordinate tasks and ensure compliance with Building Regulations and energy efficiency standards.

Role involves inspections of boilers, heat pumps and mechanical systems, reporting, and collaboration with multiple departments to implement improvements and document compliance.