Mechanical Project Engineer - Mechanical Engineering Contractor - Cork

Office/Project Location: Cork

Employment Type: Permanent

Work Location: Office

Pay: Salary €50k - €70k depending on experience

Experience: 4+ years' experience

Visa: EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required

Our client is a premier Irish mechanical engineering contractor specializing in high-purity piping, modular fabrication, and large-scale industrial project delivery across Europe.

Job Description

Develop a full understanding of the scope of work

Report directly to the Project Manager

Support Area Engineers in resolving on-site engineering queries

Work with the Construction Manager to monitor project schedules

Coordinate off-site pipe fabrication in line with construction programme

Ensure effective on-site coordination between Mechanical and other disciplines

Prepare weekly progress reports for both client and Project Manager

Coordinate input from Area Engineers for progress and variation reporting

Monitor site activities for scope compliance and identify potential variations

Ensure timely ordering and delivery of supplied equipment

Liaise with consultants, PSCS, contractors, and client teams

Coordinate project activities with off-site fabrication teams

Attend and contribute to regular progress meetings

Participate in safety audits and monitor site safety performance

Support QA activities to ensure timely system handover

Interpret and work from piping isometrics and P&IDs

Requirements

Minimum 4 years’ experience in a mechanical engineering role

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline

Strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems and products

Experience reading and interpreting piping isometrics and P&IDs

Excellent communication and reporting skills

Strong organisational and coordination abilities

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced project environment

Experience in a construction or industrial project environment

Familiarity with mechanical contracting and site coordination

Knowledge of QA/QC processes and safety standards

Package

Salary €50k - €70k depending on experience

Pension scheme

Healthcare cover

Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and structured career growth opportunities

Contact

John Paul Fitzgerald is the consultant managing this position

If you are a Mechanical Project Engineer - Mechanical Engineering Contractor and are interested in this role based in Cork you can contact John Paul Fitzgerald by e-mail at johnpaul@jobcontax.com or phone +353-1-9696683 for a confidential chat.

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With over 50 years of technical recruitment experience, JobContax is the leading recruiter of Mechanical Project Engineers - Mechanical Engineering Contractor in Cork.

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EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required

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