Principal Mechanical Engineer - Multidiscipline Engineering Consultancy 

Office Location: Dublin, Cork 

Employment Type: Permanent

Work Location: Office based

Salary: 75k - 85k 

Experience: 10+ years

Visa: EU passport, Stamp 4 Visa required

Our client is a multinational multidiscipline engineering consultancy currently undergoing rapid growth in Ireland.  

They are currently looking for a Principal Level Mechanical Engineer to join their Team in either Dublin or Cork. 

Take responsibility for understanding client requirements through clear briefings and effective stakeholder management, ensuring strong and trusted working relationships.

Prepare mechanical specifications and equipment schedules with attention to detail and alignment to project needs.

Carry out accurate heating, cooling, and ventilation calculations to support safe, efficient, and compliant designs.

Produce detailed technical calculations using industry‑standard digital tools, while also supporting and guiding others in producing high‑quality outputs.

Collaborate and work closely with teams to enhance design quality and add value to building services projects.

Represent in meetings with clients, contractors, and project partners, contributing positively and professionally.

Undertake site surveys and regularly review site progress to ensure designs are delivered as intended.

Manage project delivery responsibilities, supporting projects through key stages to successful completion.

Actively contribute to the growth of the team by assisting in the development and mentoring of colleagues.

Requirements:

Degree qualified, or equivalent qualification, in Building Services Engineering or related subject.

Chartered Engineer or working towards final stages of chartership.

Good level of computer literacy in Microsoft packages.

Experience and awareness of mechanical design tool software packages such as IES, HEVACOMP, NBS and Revit.

CIBSE Low Carbon Consultant (LCC).

Experience working in a design consultancy and/or experience of working within a contractor design environment is essential.

Have a detailed knowledge of appropriate technical standards.

Able to take charge of project deliverables, make decisions, act on own initiative and operate in a pro-active way.

Awareness and management of available project budget.

Package:

75k - 85k

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

20 days international remote work per annum

Hybrid working and flexible working hours

Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review

Above market rate contributory pension scheme

Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay

Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development

Contact:

John Paul Fitzgerald is the consultant managing this position

If you are a Principal Mechanical Engineer and are interested in this role based in Dublin, Cork you can contact John Paul Fitzgerald by e-mail at johnpaul@jobcontax.com or phone +353-1-9696684 for a confidential chat.

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With over 50 years of technical recruitment experience, JobContax is the leading recruiter of Principal Mechanical Engineers in Ireland.

Due to the large volume of applications, JobContax may not be able to respond to every individual.

EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required

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