Senior Engineer

Elite Talent Hub; Munster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Talent Hub is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for our client in Tralee, County Kerry. You will lead technical coordination and delivery of major mechanical packages within pharmaceutical, life sciences, industrial and data centre environments.

Join a growing ME&E contracting team, mentor junior engineers, review drawings, manage RFIs and design changes, and ensure compliance with codes and project programmes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Typically 5+ years' experience in mechanical engineering within M&E or contracting.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services, HVAC, piping systems.
• Experience with pharmaceutical, life sciences, industrial, semiconductor or data centre projects is advantageous.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Experience coordinating mechanical packages from design through installation and commissioning.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, project programmes and engineering quality requirements.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Previous experience mentoring junior engineering staff would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical coordination and delivery of mechanical installations across assigned projects.
• Review mechanical drawings, specifications, technical submissions and project documentation.
• Coordinate mechanical building services, HVAC, process piping and associated systems.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Contracts Managers to ensure engineering activities align with project programmes.
• Manage technical queries, RFIs, design changes and engineering coordination issues.
• Liaise with design consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and client representatives.
• Oversee the preparation and review of material submittals, technical documentation and equipment specifications.
• Coordinate procurement requirements and ensure materials and equipment comply with project specifications.
• Support site teams with installation methodologies, technical problem-solving and construction sequencing.
• Monitor installation quality and ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards and project requirements.
• Support testing, commissioning, inspections and project handover activities.
• Mentor Junior Engineers and provide technical guidance to the wider project team.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering, design improvements and more efficient project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Technical coordination

HVAC knowledge

Piping systems

Problem solving

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Building Services Engineering

Job description

About the Opportunity

Our client, a leading mechanical engineering contractor delivering complex engineering projects across Ireland, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its growing team in Tralee.

The company specialises in mechanical engineering installations across pharmaceutical, life sciences, industrial and advanced manufacturing environments.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to take a leading role in the technical coordination and delivery of major mechanical packages, working closely with Project Managers, site teams, clients and consultants.

Location: Tralee, Co. Kerry
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Sector: Mechanical Engineering | M&E Contracting | Industrial Projects

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical coordination and engineering delivery of mechanical installations across assigned projects.

• Review mechanical drawings, specifications, technical submissions and project documentation.

• Coordinate mechanical building services, HVAC, process piping and associated systems.

• Work closely with Project Managers and Contracts Managers to ensure engineering activities align with project programmes.

• Manage technical queries, RFIs, design changes and engineering coordination issues.

• Liaise with design consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and client representatives.

• Oversee the preparation and review of material submittals, technical documentation and equipment specifications.

• Coordinate procurement requirements and ensure materials and equipment comply with project specifications.

• Support site teams with installation methodologies, technical problem-solving and construction sequencing.

• Monitor installation quality and ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards and project requirements.

• Support testing, commissioning, inspections and project handover activities.

• Mentor Junior Engineers and provide technical guidance to the wider project team.

• Identify opportunities for value engineering, design improvements and more efficient project delivery.

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.

• Typically 5+ years' experience in mechanical engineering, ideally within an M&E or mechanical contracting environment.

• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services, HVAC, piping systems and mechanical installations.

• Experience working on pharmaceutical, life sciences, industrial, semiconductor or data centre projects would be advantageous.

• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, specifications and technical documentation.

• Experience coordinating mechanical packages from design through installation and commissioning.

• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, project programmes and engineering quality requirements.

• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

• Previous experience mentoring junior engineering staff would be beneficial.

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