Mechanical Design Lead

Overview

Lead mechanical design and coordination for building services projects.

Key Responsibilities

• bim management
• design review
• client liaison
• team leadership
• design coordination
• innovation

Tasks

As the Mechanical Design Lead, you will work closely with the Design Director, liaise directly with clients, mentor and support junior team members, and play a key role in developing Rockwell’s overall design capability. -Act as a client-facing representative, managing relationships, ensuring clear communication, and developing project briefs. -Work with the Design Director to set design standards, best practices, and processes within the design team. -Provide leadership, technical guidance, and mentoring to engineers and technicians within the design team. -Oversee the production and management of 2D/3D BIM Models, P&IDs, AF&IDs, calculations, and equipment schedules. -Review and approve designs to ensure accuracy, compliance with Building Regulations, BCaR, client & project requirements, and adherence to industry standards. -Collaborate closely with tender, bid, site, vendor, and project teams to support successful project delivery. -Lead the design and coordination of Building Services projects, ensuring seamless integration across all disciplines. -Encourage innovation and continuous improvement within the design group.

Requirements

• 7+ years
• mechanical eng
• revit
• autocad
• leadership
• cibse

What You Bring

Rockwell is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Lead to join our growing team in Cork on a permanent, full-time basis. This role will suit a highly motivated design professional leading and coordinating design projects across Mission Critical, Pharma, Med Tech, and Manufacturing projects. -7+ years’ experience in a building services or mechanical design role, including time in a senior/lead capacity. -Experience in regulated industries such as Cleanrooms, Data centres, Healthcare Facilities etc. -Bachelor’s or Honours Degree (Level 7/8) in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or a related discipline. -Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated success in client-facing roles. -Working knowledge of BIM and design software packages such as Revit MEP, BIM 360, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Navisworks is an advantage. -Membership of a professional institution such as CIBSE, ASHRAE, Engineers Ireland etc. is encouraged here in Rockwell. -Proven experience leading design delivery on complex, multi-disciplinary projects, complying with Building Regulations, BCaR etc. -Ability to mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team culture. -Strong technical expertise combined with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset.

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Benefits

We provide a competitive salary that reflects your experience and qualifications. You will also have the chance to work in a vibrant and supportive setting, collaborating with experts in the field and making a positive impact on the environment. Our company prioritises work-life balance and supports your professional growth through training opportunities.

About Rockwell

-Originally rooted in Ireland’s booming pharmaceutical sector, Rockwell expanded through the 1990s and early 2000s as a specialist mechanical contractor. -Now operates a modern facility in Cork and tackles projects across Ireland and beyond. -Financially fueled by large-scale contracts, the company delivers high-volume ductwork and pipework systems. -Multidisciplinary teams seamlessly integrate design, HVAC, pipework, electrical & instrumentation, modular/off-site manufacturing, turnkey systems, and decarbonisation. -Typical projects include cleanroom builds and turnkey upgrades for major pharmaceutical suppliers, demonstrating precision and live-environment adaptability. -Projects include HVAC installations for Eli Lilly and Bristol Myers Squibb, among others, showcasing expertise in critical infrastructure.

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