Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Location: Limerick Region (Site & Office Based)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: €65,000 – €85,000+ per annum (dependent on experience)
The Opportunity
Talent Curve Recruitment is partnering with a highly successful mechanical engineering contractor recognised for delivering major commercial and industrial building services projects across Ireland. Due to sustained growth and a strong project backlog, they are looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Engineer with 5+ years of industry experience.
This role offers a balanced mix of field-based site management and office-based engineering coordination. You will take charge of mechanical packages from early planning phases through to successful client handover, ensuring all installations strictly adhere to design briefs, financial targets, and safety regulations.
Core Responsibilities
- Site Management: Direct and monitor the installation of comprehensive building services, including HVAC systems, commercial plumbing, drainage, process piping, and fire protection assets.
- Technical Verification: Scrutinise engineering drawings, design parameters, submittals, and safe work methodologies to ensure total project compliance.
- Stakeholder Liaison: Coordinate day-to-day installation activities between design consultants, client representatives, internal teams, and specialized trade crews.
- Quality & Inspections: Conduct rigorous site walkthroughs and quality audits to identify potential system anomalies and resolve technical execution challenges swiftly.
- Project Documentation: Produce comprehensive material take-offs, technical information requests (RFIs), progress reports, and system validation records.
- Procurement Support: Evaluate vendor proposals, commercial bids, and material specifications to ensure alignment with cost and quality goals.
- Commissioning & Handover: Lead final system testing, defect resolution (snagging), and the compilation of precise as-built technical files for client sign-off.
- Commercial Assistance: Support office-based estimating teams with cost planning, quantification, and contract variation assessments where required.
What You Need to Succeed
- Qualifications: A third-level degree (Level 7 or 8) in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related building services discipline.
- Experience: A proven track record spanning 5 to 10 years in site management, coordination, or project engineering within a mechanical contracting environment.
- Technical Knowledge: Deep familiarity with current building regulations, standard installation practices, and mechanical system standards.
- Core Skills: Exceptional problem-solving capabilities, a structured approach to organising workloads, and the communication skills required to lead multi-disciplinary teams.
- Software Literacy: Competence in standard engineering software tools and general office applications.
To apply or have a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Darryl at Talent Curve Recruitment.