Senior Mechanical Engineer

A top M&E consultancy in Waterford is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its growing Building Services team.

With decades of experience delivering high-quality engineering and project management solutions, the consultancy has built an excellent reputation for delivering innovative, sustainable and commercially focused projects across both the public and private sectors. The business operates across a broad range of industries, offering exposure to commercial, healthcare, education, industrial, pharmaceutical, residential and mixed-use developments.

The consultancy is known for its collaborative culture, technical excellence and hands-on leadership, with senior engineers actively involved throughout every stage of project delivery. This provides an excellent environment for professional development, knowledge sharing and long-term career progression.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will play a key role in the design and delivery of mechanical building services projects from concept through to completion. You will work closely with clients, architects, contractors and multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop practical, efficient and sustainable engineering solutions.

This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of projects, mentor junior engineers and contribute to the continued growth of an established and respected consultancy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and coordination of building services projects through all design stages.
• Produce high-quality engineering calculations, reports, specifications and technical documentation.
• Develop practical, innovative and cost-effective mechanical engineering solutions tailored to client requirements.
• Coordinate closely with electrical, structural, civil and architectural teams to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Attend client meetings, design reviews, site visits and project coordination meetings.
• Carry out site inspections and provide technical support during construction and commissioning.
• Manage project programmes, budgets and technical deliverables within agreed timescales.
• Identify technical challenges and provide effective engineering solutions.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, graduates and technicians.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors and project stakeholders.
• Contribute to maintaining high technical standards and continuous improvement across the business.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant experience delivering mechanical building services projects within a consultancy environment.
• Proven ability to lead projects from concept through to completion.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, public health, heating, cooling and ventilation system design.
• Experience producing technical calculations, reports and specifications.
• Good working knowledge of relevant Irish and international design standards.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to manage project budgets and programmes.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards Chartership is desirable.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Structured career progression with clear opportunities for advancement.
• Ongoing technical training and professional development.
• Chartership support and payment of professional membership fees.
• Exposure to a wide range of high-profile and technically challenging projects.
• Collaborative working environment with direct access to experienced senior engineers.
• Pension scheme.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Regular social and team-building events.
• Modern office environment with the latest engineering software and technology.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Senior Mechanical Engineer looking to join one of the region's leading building services consultancies and play a key role in delivering high-quality engineering solutions across a diverse project portfolio.