Mechanical Engineering Work Placement Summer 2026

Overview

Summer placement assisting on mechanical engineering projects, reports and site tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• rfi management
• ms project
• document control
• quality control
• progress reporting
• financial control

Tasks

-Seek to clarify queries with the Design team through the request for information (RFI) system -Maintain a register of contract variations. -Prepare programs using MS project. -Produce look ahead programs to assist production. -Prepare test packs for recording the completion of systems. -Prepare and update the delivery schedule to control deliveries -Prepare method statements and risk assessments (with construction team) for production activities -Assist with the preparation of technical and contract documentation for issue and analysing returned tenders. -Carry out document control, recording & transmitting information -Carry out Quality Control through inspections and snagging -Assisting with the preparation of reports and front-end studies including capital cost estimates, project schedules, material take off's and out to tender schedules. -Liaise and co-ordinate with client's other members of the design team and contractors on technical issues. -Monitor progress against the program and issue progress reports. -Assisting projects with financial control of contracts during construction stage.

Requirements

• communication
• mechanical engineering

What You Bring

-Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. -Working towards a Mechanical or Building Services Engineering Degree

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Benefits

-Offers will be issued in March 2026, and following this you will be assigned to your project location.

About Dornan

-A leading provider of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation services. -Known for delivering high-quality solutions. -Operates across multiple sectors, including energy, industrial, and commercial projects. -Notable projects include large-scale developments in energy, infrastructure, and residential sectors. -Innovative approach to project delivery, using the latest technologies and methods. -A strong presence in both Ireland and the UK, with an expanding international reach. -A focus on collaboration and expertise allows handling complex, multidisciplinary projects. -Provides a full spectrum of services from design and engineering to installation and maintenance. -Key player in advancing sustainable solutions, especially within the renewables space.

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Interview Process

-application reviewed -shortlisted candidates invited to interview in february and march 2026