MEP Coordinator

McKeon Group; Leinster; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Income protection

Death in service scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

McKeon Group in Ashbourne, Co. Meath, is seeking an experienced MEP Coordinator to drive retrofit projects across the Dublin area. You will coordinate HVAC, heat pumps, BMS and ventilation within existing buildings, ensuring energy efficiency, compliance and quality.

You will lead BIM coordination, oversee plant upgrades, review designs, and manage subcontractors. The role requires strong communication, multi-project coordination, and EU travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services (or related field).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in MEP coordination.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, heat pumps, and energy-efficient systems.
• Familiarity with SEAI DER, NZEB, Part L and Building Regulations.
• Experience in occupied buildings and phased handovers during retrofit work.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM coordination tools (Navisworks).
• Excellent communication, detail-oriented, and multi-priority management skills.
• Willingness to travel throughout the EU.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP coordination with architectural and structural elements, including clash detection using BIM/Revit/Navisworks.
• Oversee upgrade or replacement of mechanical plant (heat pumps, MVHR, high-efficiency boilers, BMS) and integrate with envelope improvements.
• Review and approve mechanical design proposals and submittals.
• Ensure systems meet Part L, SEAI guidelines and NZEB requirements; coordinate with energy modelers.
• Manage MEP subcontractors and lead coordination and commissioning meetings.
• Deliver complete documentation (as-builts, O&M manuals, commissioning reports) and support handover to operators.

Skills

MEP coordination

HVAC systems

Energy efficiency

Communication

Multi-priority management

Travel EU

Education

Bachelor’s degree inMechanical Engineering or Building Services

Related qualification/trade certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Based in Ashbourne, Co. Meath & established in 1950, McKeon Group and Hereworks is a digital first innovator in the construction, building services and smart building sectors, delivering detail-focused, high-quality projects across commercial, educational, hospitality, healthcare, pharmaceutical, industrial and retail sectors. We live by our Core Values of Client Commitment, Integrity, Sustainability, Quality and Brilliance, and we pride ourselves on our exceptional and motivated teams.

What's the opportunity? (Role)

We are seeking an experienced and technically proficient MEP Coordinator to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in delivering high-performance building retrofit projects across the Dublin area. You will coordinate the integration and performance of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems (particularly HVAC, heat pumps, BMS and ventilation) within existing buildings. You will also make sure every installation meets McKeon Group's high standards of energy efficiency, compliance and quality.

• Lead MEP coordination with architectural and structural elements, including clash detection using BIM/Revit/Navisworks.
• Oversee the upgrade or replacement of mechanical plant such as heat pumps, MVHR, high-efficiency boilers and BMS, integrating them with thermal envelope improvements and renewable systems.
• Review and approve mechanical design proposals and technical submittals.
• Ensure systems meet or exceed Part L, SEAI guidelines and NZEB requirements, coordinating with energy modelers and supporting post-occupancy monitoring.
• Manage MEP subcontractors and specialist installers, and chair regular coordination and commissioning meetings.
• Deliver complete documentation (as-builts, O&M manuals, commissioning reports, warranties) and support training and handover to building operators.

Skills / Experience / Qualifications Required:

• Third-level Degree (or related qualification/trade certification) in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in MEP coordination.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, plant room layouts, heat pump technology and energy-efficient mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with SEAI's DER grant programmes, NZEB, Part L and related Building Regulations.
• Proven experience in occupied buildings and managing phased handovers during retrofit works.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit and BIM coordination software (Navisworks or equivalent).
• Exceptional communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight schedules.
• Must be able to travel throughout the EU.

Desired But Not Essential:

Experience with SEAI Pathfinder, EERP or other DER grant-funded projects; knowledge of low-carbon heating and renewable technologies; CEM or equivalent certification; competence in energy modelling tools (IES, DesignBuilder or similar).

• A professional, warm, welcoming and enthusiastic team.
• Pension Scheme, Income Protection and Death in Service scheme.
• Membership of Employee Assistance Programme.
• Excellent opportunity to advance your career within the Group.
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Cultural Impact: Leadership at All Levels

At McKeon Group, leadership is shown through the behaviours, decisions and actions we take every day, not by a job title. The successful candidate will bring our Purpose Driven, People Powered and Performance Focused ethos to life by Raising the Bar, Communicating with Purpose, Being Accountable, Learning and Improving, Supporting Others and Shaping the Future. Through Spark, our innovation initiative, and Spark Learning, our CPD programme, we give our people time to learn, space to innovate and freedom to grow.