Senior MEP Lead, Life Science Projects

John Sisk & Son Ltd; Limerick; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension and benefits

Unlimited learning and development

Job summary

John Sisk & Son Ltd is seeking an experienced MEP Lead to join our Life Science team in Limerick. The role oversees technical leadership of MEP and building services across multiple projects, ensuring safe, compliant systems and timely delivery.

Reporting to the MEP Director, you will mentor senior staff, drive design integration with other disciplines and support regional teams to meet quality and budget goals. A contractor arrangement may be considered for this role.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in senior MEP or building services roles within complex construction projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, including design, installation and commissioning.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and leadership for all MEP engineering and building services activities within the sector.
• Oversee design, installation, commissioning and handover of MEP systems across multiple projects.
• Ensure integration of MEP services with other disciplines including structural, architectural and civil works.
• Review and approve key technical documentation, design submissions and specifications for compliance with contractual and statutory requirements.
• Monitor project performance, risk and compliance for MEP activities within the sector.
• Support Regional Building Services Managers and Senior Building Services Managers in delivering projects on time, within budget and to the required quality standard.
• Implement best practice processes for technical delivery, design coordination and construction methodology.
• Ensure all projects within the sector comply with statutory, regulatory and contractual MEP obligations.
• Lead investigations into technical incidents or failures and ensure lessons learned are shared and applied.
• Maintain awareness of changes in industry standards, legislation and sustainability requirements.
• Mentor and support Regional Building Services Managers and senior technical staff to build capability and knowledge within the MEP function.
• Promote knowledge sharing, technical innovation and professional development across the sector.
• Contribute to succession planning and workforce development strategies for the MEP team.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and regulators to ensure technical requirements and expectations are met.
• Provide strategic advice to project and business unit leadership on technical risks, opportunities and MEP solutions.

Skills

MEP leadership

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Team mentoring

Education

M&E or Building Services degree

Tools

BIM for MEP

Digital engineering tools

Smart building technologies

Job description

John Sisk & Son Ltd is seeking an experienced MEP Lead to join our Life Science team in Limerick. The role oversees technical leadership of MEP and building services across multiple projects, ensuring safe, compliant systems and timely delivery.

Reporting to the MEP Director, you will mentor senior staff, drive design integration with other disciplines and support regional teams to meet quality and budget goals. A contractor arrangement may be considered for this role.