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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
- Listed: 06 Oct 2025
- MEP Consultancy
- Cork
- €60,000 to €75,000 - DOE
My Client are a highly progressive & quality-driven Engineering Consultancy who are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to undertake design work and technical project co-ordination in their Cork office.
The successful Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will be a part of a busy team providing design and technical services on various project types, including but not limited to Healthcare, Residential, Student Accommodation, Commercial, Hotels & Leisure, Energy & Education developments.
Role Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage full Mechanical Design on projects of all sizes always demonstrating Client care.
- Provide quality control for Mechanical Engineering projects across all offices.
- Project cost control.
- Management of both project teams and cross-functional teams within the organisational structure.
- Travel to client and project locations as required to represent my client for meetings / surveys / training etc.
- Liaise and collaborate with other offices for all matters as appropriate.
- As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be expected to have a thorough understanding of the theoretical and practical application of their engineering discipline, and a strong understanding of the other disciplines offered by the company while also leading and managing the full Mechanical Design on projects of all sizes.
Education & Experience:
- Minimum Degree level in Mechanical Engineering
- 5-8 years Building Services Consultancy Design experience.
- Expert user of Microsoft Office
- Experience with thermal modelling, energy assessment, dynamic energy modelling software advantageous.
- Commercial sector knowledge and BIM experience a strong advantage.
- Chartership Desirable.
Knowledge & Skills
- Proven experience of delivering detailed designs through the full design cycle.
- Expert knowledge and experience in the following Mechanical design areas: Water Services, Heating / LTHW, HVAC, Fuel, above- ground drainage and BMS.
- Deep knowledge of Irish building regulations, particularly TGD part B, F, G, L and the ability to demonstrate this knowledge in design and project lead.
- Excel at working on several projects simultaneously and show the ability to prioritise and plan work.
- Ability to lead projects internally and externally and be responsible for project performances, including satisfied clients, profitable projects, and maintaining my clients reputation to enable repeat work.
- Demonstrate a good understanding of other building disciplines in the design and installation of buildings.
- Exhibit leadership qualities while working as part of a team.
- Ability to make prompt, disciplined project decisions.
- Excellent attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
- Commercial Awareness.
Benefits:
- €60,000 to €75,000 – Dependent on Experience
- Paid Overtime / Time In Lieu / Flexitime
- Pension
- Performance & Development Management, including Annual salary reviews and Annual Performance related Bonus Payment
- Wellbeing Allowance
- Pension Scheme & Death in Service
- Life Balance days
- Educational support
- 1 extra week’s paid leave on reaching 5th Anniversary
To register your interest, please forward your CV to Jennie Hoare at jennie@ssaltd.com. For further information, please feel free to contact me on +353 (83) 012 5116 or +353 1 513 4797.
If you are seeking a position but the above doesn’t match your criteria, please do not hesitate to contact me as many other exciting opportunities exist nationwide.
