Senior Building Services Engineer

Ethos Engineering; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Fridays

9-day fortnight

Charlemont office Dublin 2

Professional accreditation support

Health insurance

Job summary

Ethos Engineering is seeking a Senior Building Services Engineer to lead mechanical building services/MEP design for energy, industrial and commercial projects within a building services consultancy. You will manage the full project lifecycle and mentor staff, with a hybrid role based in Ireland and Dublin office attendance as needed.

Key qualifications include a honours degree in mechanical/building services and 7+ years’ experience in consultancy, with Chartered status as an advantage.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in mechanical/building services.
• 7+ years in MEP design in consultancy.
• Experience across energy, industrial and/or commercial sectors.
• Chartered status is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical building services design from concept to completion.
• Represent Ethos at client and design team meetings.
• Coordinate mechanical designs with architecture, structure, electrical and process teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure QA standards.
• Prepare tender packages and technical reports.

Skills

MEP design

HVAC systems

ATEX knowledge

Standards knowledge

QA processes

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering / Building Services

Tools

Navisworks

Bluebeam

MS Office

Job description

About the Role

As a Senior Building Services Engineer, you will lead the delivery of mechanical building services/ MEP design for energy, industrial and commercial projects within a multidisciplinary building services consultancy environment. The role focuses on the design of base-build and building services systems for complex and regulated facilities, rather than process or manufacturing equipment design.

You will manage the full project lifecycle from concept through to client handover, build strong client relationships, and mentor engineering staff to ensure all deliverables meet the required technical and quality standards.

This is a hybrid role based in Ireland, with attendance at the Dublin office aligned to team and project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical building services design on energy, industrial and commercial projects from concept stage through to completion
• Represent Ethos at Client and Design Team Meetings
• Deliver mechanical services solutions for buildings, including manufacturing, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, medical devices, life sciences, laboratories and commercial developments
• Design and specify HVAC, ventilation, heating, cooling, utilities and life safety systems in line with consultancy-led building services best practice
• Develop mechanical services designs for ATEX-classified environments, cleanrooms and laboratories, coordinating closely with safety and compliance requirements
• Coordinate mechanical building services designs with architectural, structural, electrical, process and client stakeholders
• Carry out continuous design and installation quality checks to ensure compliance with project specifications and applicable standards
• Prepare fully detailed mechanical building services tender packages, technical reports, analyses and recommendations
• Support construction stages through technical queries, site visits and coordination with contractors and vendors
• Take technical ownership of projects, operating with minimal input from senior management
• Mentor, guide and review the work of junior and intermediate engineers, ensuring QA standards are met prior to issue

About You

Experience & Qualifications

• Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Building Services or a related discipline
• 7+ years’ experience in mechanical building services/MEP Design, ideally within a consultancy setting
• Project experience across energy, industrial and/or commercial sectors
• Experience working alongside process engineers, with responsibility for base-build and building services systems, not process equipment design
• Chartered Engineer status is an advantage but not essential
• Must be based in Ireland but visa for travel within Europe on occasion.

Technical Skills

• Strong experience in mechanical building services / MEP systems design within a consultancy environment
• Proven expertise delivering HVAC and building services systems for industrial buildings
• Working knowledge of ATEX directives and mechanical design considerations in hazardous environments
• In-depth understanding of CIBSE, ASHRAE, BS, IS and EN standards
• Proficient in Navisworks, Bluebeam and the Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with consultancy QA processes, design coordination and technical governance

Soft Skills & Team Fit

• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Proven ability to lead projects and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams
• Highly organised with strong time management skills
• Proactive, collaborative and inquisitive, with an interest in emerging technologies and best practice
• Comfortable mentoring engineers and contributing to a positive consultancy culture

Why Join us?

At Ethos, we’re dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages both technical excellence and personal wellbeing. As a Mechanical Engineer, you’ll be part of a highly skilled, collaborative team that leverages innovation and simulation to shape more sustainable and efficient designs across diverse projects.

We offer:

• Flexible Fridays and a 9-day fortnight working schedule — enjoy every second Friday off to maintain work–life balance.
• A state-of-the-art office in Charlemont, Dublin 2, designed to promote collaboration, innovation, and wellbeing.
• A culture that values flexibility, learning, and teamwork, with clear progression pathways and support toward professional accreditation.
• Opportunities to work alongside some of the most experienced engineers in the industry, within a forward-thinking, technology-driven consultancy.

Benefits

• Flexible working times
• 20 Days holidays up to 25 days
• Pension Scheme
• Working travel out-of-pocket expenses
• Travel tax scheme or bike-to-work scheme
• Regular training/mentoring / further college support
• Support for Chartership
• Subsidised Health Insurance Allowance
• A Professional Subscription Fee paid by the company
• Paid Statutory Leaves
• Healthcare check-ups and flu vaccinations
• Gym / Fitness membership
• Bonus referral scheme
• Heavily subsidised social committee (5 a side, golf society, climbing club and regular social events)

Company Description

Ethos is a team of collaborative and creative consultant engineers & professionals, leading data centre and energy infrastructure projects globally.

Our Charter

• We believe in strong human relationships
• We believe clear leadership lights the path
• We believe sustainability is non-negotiable
• We believe a can-do mindset can move mountains
• We believe in a relentless focus on delivery

Our Tagline

Performance Made Possible