Principal Mechanical Engineer, Dublin

Cpl Resources; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Hybrid working

Career progression

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

CPL Resources is recruiting a Principal Mechanical Engineer for Dublin. The role features hybrid working, with a strong emphasis on leadership across residential, commercial and industrial projects.

You will mentor a small team, review mechanical designs, and coordinate with project managers and clients to deliver multiple concurrent projects to a high standard.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years' experience within the Irish mechanical services, building services or MEP sector.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, plumbing and mechanical building systems.
• Experience working on residential and/or commercial construction projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across multiple residential and commercial projects.
• Lead, mentor and support a small team of engineers.
• Review and advise on mechanical services designs, specifications and technical submissions.
• Act as a technical resource for Contracts Managers, Project Managers and senior stakeholders.
• Support the delivery of approximately 14-15 concurrent projects.
• Ensure engineering solutions comply with relevant regulations, standards and client requirements.
• Assist in resolving complex technical and operational challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practice.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Mechanical design

HVAC

Mechanical engineering

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Principal Mechanical Engineer Dublin | Hybrid Working | €80,000+ DOE

Our client is a well-established and growing Irish mechanical services contractor delivering complex projects across the residential, commercial and Industrial sectors. With a strong pipeline of work and ambitious growth plans, they are seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their Dublin-based engineering team.

The Opportunity

This is a key technical leadership position offering the opportunity to influence engineering delivery across a broad portfolio of projects. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise, support project teams, and lead a small engineering function while contributing to the successful delivery of multiple concurrent projects. This role is primarily office-based (approximately 80%) with flexibility for a mix of office, home and site-based working.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across multiple residential and commercial projects.
• Lead, mentor and support a small team of engineers.
• Review and advise on mechanical services designs, specifications and technical submissions.
• Act as a technical resource for Contracts Managers, Project Managers and senior stakeholders.
• Support the delivery of approximately 14-15 concurrent projects.
• Ensure engineering solutions comply with relevant regulations, standards and client requirements.
• Assist in resolving complex technical and operational challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practice.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years' experience within the Irish mechanical services, building services or MEP sector.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, plumbing and mechanical building systems.
• Experience working on residential and/or commercial construction projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong technical problem-solving ability.
• Previous experience mentoring or leading engineers would be advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced project environment.

What's on Offer

• Salary from €80,000+ depending on experience.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Opportunity to join a growing business with a strong project pipeline.
• Leadership responsibilities within an established engineering team.
• Exposure to a diverse range of complex projects.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Employee wellbeing and benefits programme.

Skills:

mechanical design hvac mechanical engineering

Benefits:

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