Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Overview

Lead mechanical design for building services projects across Ireland & internationally

Key Responsibilities

• mechanical design
• quality control
• cost management
• team coordination
• client meetings
• site visits

Tasks

-Support alignment and knowledge sharing between regional offices and design teams. -Represent the company at client meetings, design workshops, site visits, and surveys. -Manage and coordinate project teams, fostering effective cross-discipline collaboration. -Lead and manage the full mechanical design process across projects of varying scale. -Ensure quality control, technical excellence, and cost management across multiple offices.

Requirements

• chartered engineer
• hvac
• bim
• mechanical engineering
• 6+ years
• building regulations

What You Bring

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead projects, mentor engineers, and deliver best-in-class building services solutions. This position is based in Cork, and offers the opportunity to work on high-profile projects across commercial offices, healthcare, education, and mixed-use developments throughout Ireland and internationally. -Chartered Engineer status (or working toward chartership) preferred. -Strong knowledge of HVAC, heating, water services, fuel, drainage, and BMS systems. -Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects. -Strong commercial awareness with a client-focused, solutions-driven mindset. -6+ years’ experience in a building services consultancy environment. -Collaborative and proactive, with a good understanding of multidisciplinary design. -Degree in Mechanical Engineering. -Sound understanding of Irish Building Regulations (Parts B, F, G, and L). -Excellent project leadership, communication, and team coordination skills. -Experience in thermal modelling, energy assessments, and BIM advantageous. -Proven ability to deliver detailed designs through all project stages.

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Benefits

-Educational and professional development support. -Healthcare facility in Cork: A state-of-the-art medical centre designed to meet the latest healthcare standards, with a focus on energy efficiency and patient comfort. -€65K – €75K salary (depending on experience). -Wellbeing allowance and life balance days. -Annual performance bonus and salary review. -Additional week’s paid leave after five years’ service. -Pension scheme and death-in-service benefit. -Paid overtime / flexitime options. -Educational campus in Galway: A modern campus development providing cutting-edge facilities for students and staff, with integrated renewable energy solutions.

About Global Professional Consultants

-From its early days helping architects and engineers find roles, it steadily built a reputation across Ireland, the UK and beyond. -Operating on both permanent and contract appointments, it has become the go‑to agency for technical talent in building‑related sectors. -Its financial model thrives on matching high‑calibre professionals with major projects—spanning M&E works, civil and structural design, and site supervision. -Typical placements include senior architects, civil and structural engineers, M&E specialists, quantity surveyors and facilities managers. -The firm’s specialisms bridge architecture, various engineering disciplines, construction and surveying, reinforcing its niche focus. -A standout is its 360‑degree approach—acting as advisor, negotiator and talent scout, tailoring service for both jobseekers and employers. -Though compact in size, its sustained growth and Dublin headquarters belies its wide reach in the technical recruitment landscape.

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