Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

PE Global (UK); Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Long-term career progression

Collaborative working environment

Hybrid working flexibility

Job summary

PE Global (UK) is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for its Cork-based team. This permanent position offers an excellent opportunity for a mechanical engineer with strong HVAC design experience to lead mechanical building services design for large-scale projects. Responsibilities include preparing design calculations, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with standards. The role provides a competitive salary, benefits, and hybrid working flexibility, with long-term career progression available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years of experience in mechanical design engineering.
• Experience in building services or consultancy environments.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and coordination of mechanical building services systems.
• Prepare detailed mechanical design calculations and specifications.
• Mentor and support junior engineers while managing project deliverables.

Skills

HVAC design experience

Strong communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Hevacomp

IES

Job description

An established and growing engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join its Cork‑based team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated mechanical engineer with strong HVAC design experience to play a key role in the delivery of large‑scale commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, and mission‑critical projects.

The successful candidate will lead mechanical building services design activities from concept through to project delivery, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and clients across a range of high‑profile projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and coordination of mechanical building services systems with a strong focus on HVAC design.
• Prepare detailed mechanical design calculations, specifications, drawings, and technical reports.
• Develop HVAC system concepts including heating, cooling, ventilation, air conditioning, and associated plant systems.
• Coordinate with electrical, architectural, structural, and external design teams throughout project lifecycle.
• Attend client meetings, design reviews, and technical workshops.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant Irish, UK, and international standards and regulations.
• Support project delivery teams during procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover phases.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and contribute to technical development within the team.
• Assist in the preparation of tender documentation and technical submissions.
• Manage project deliverables to meet agreed timelines and budgets.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 6+ years’ experience in mechanical design engineering within building services or consultancy environments.
• Strong HVAC design experience is essential.
• Experience working on commercial, pharmaceutical, industrial, healthcare, or data centre projects is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in industry‑standard design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Hevacomp, IES, or similar.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems design, energy efficiency, and sustainability principles.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Chartered status or progress toward chartership would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on large‑scale and technically challenging projects.
• Long‑term career progression within a well‑established engineering business.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Hybrid working flexibility available.