Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Design Build Search; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Regular training/mentoring / further /

Support for Chartership

Subsidised Health Insurance Allowance

Gym / Fitness membership

Job summary

Design Build Search is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Dublin. You will lead mechanical building services design for energy, industrial and commercial projects within a multidisciplinary consultancy, covering base-build systems and complex facilities.

You will manage the full project lifecycle from concept to handover, mentor engineers, and ensure deliverables meet technical and QA standards. The role is hybrid, with office attendance as project needs dictate.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services.
• 7+ years’ experience in mechanical building services/MEP design, ideally in a consultancy.
• Experience across energy, industrial and/or commercial sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical building services design on energy, industrial and commercial projects from concept through to completion.
• Represent at client and design team meetings.
• Coordinate with architecture, structural, electrical and process teams; ensure QA standards.

Skills

MEP design

Building services consultancy

ATEX awareness

Education

Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Building Services

Tools

Navisworks

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Dublin

A leading engineering company 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.

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
• Must be based in Ireland but visa for travel within Europe on occasion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical building services design on energy, industrial and commercial projects from concept stage through to completion
• Represent 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

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
• Flexible working times
• 20 Days holidays up to 25 days
• Pension Scheme
• Regular training/mentoring / further college support
• Support for Chartership
• Subsidised Health Insurance Allowance
• Gym / Fitness membership