MEP & Sustainability Manager

Brightpath Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Career development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Brightpath Recruitment is seeking an MEP & Sustainability Manager to join their Dublin team. You will lead MEP design reviews, value engineering, and utility connections across Design & Build projects, driving sustainability strategies (LEED, BREEAM, NZEB) and ensuring energy-efficient designs.

You’ll oversee on-site coordination, mentor M&E Coordinators, support tendering and commissioning, and collaborate with estimating teams to evaluate bids.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in an MEP / Building Services role.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP design reviews and value engineering across Design & Build projects.
• Drive sustainability standards (LEED, BREEAM, NZEB) in designs and delivery.
• Supervise on-site M&E coordinators and manage subcontractor relationships.
• Ensure safety, quality, and BCAR compliance in all phases.
• Support commercial/tender activities and bid evaluations with estimators.
• Oversee commissioning and handover, ensuring client satisfaction.

Skills

MEP coordination

Sustainability leadership

Team supervision

BCAR knowledge

Education

Building Services Engineering degree

Job description

Job Description

Ready to take the next step in your career?

An industry-leading, Irish main contractor with decades of proven success is looking for a MEP & Sustainability Manager to join their Dublin team. Known for their collaborative culture, exceptional quality, and prestigious commercial, industrial and educational builds, this company offers the perfect environment to elevate your expertise.

If you want to drive cutting-edge green initiatives from initial project concept through to final delivery, this is the role for you.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Career Acceleration: Lead high-profile, complex projects across Ireland with the backing of a well-established, highly supportive team.
• Innovation & Impact: Spearhead sustainable design strategies (LEED, BREEAM, NZEB) on landmark developments.
• Thriving Culture: Join a dynamic, expanding business that genuinely values work-life balance, continuous professional growth and team success.
• End-to-End Ownership: Have a key role at all phases, from early-stage tendering to live site coordination and handover.

Your role will involve:

• Design & Coordination Management: Lead MEP design reviews, value engineering and utility connection tracking across Design & Build projects.
• Sustainability Leadership: Drive BREEAM, LEED and NZEB performance standards, ensuring future-proof, energy-efficient designs.
• Team Supervision: Guide and mentor on-site M&E Coordinators while managing specialised subcontractor relationships.
• Quality, Safety & Risk: Ensure top-tier execution, safety-by-design compliance, and rigorous BCAR quality management.
• Commercial & Tender Support: Collaborate with estimating teams to evaluate subcontractor bids, resolve technical queries and manage valuations.
• Commissioning & Handover: Oversee testing, system demonstrations, O&M compliance and seamless client handovers.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services Engineering or a related field.
• Experience: 8+ years in an MEP / Building Services role

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