Principal Mechanical Engineer
Core
Leading mechanical design and delivery of complex building services projects across healthcare, education, transport, and data centre sectors.
Role type
Principal Mechanical Engineer (Building Services)
Builds
Mechanical building services systems (HVAC, heating/cooling plant, low-carbon technologies) for major infrastructure and commercial projects.
Domain
Infrastructure, Energy, Building Services
Required skills
Mechanical engineering design, HVAC systems, public health engineering, heating and cooling plant, low-carbon technologies, sustainable building services design, multidisciplinary team leadership, project management, technical standards compliance (Irish/British/European), commercial awareness, mentoring
Preferred skills
Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, experience in defence sector, security clearance (SC)
Technologies
HVAC systems, heat pumps, low-carbon technologies
Responsibilities
Lead mechanical design and delivery of major building services projects, provide technical leadership ensuring compliance with standards, coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, develop energy-efficient solutions, manage project schedules and budgets, review engineering calculations and documentation, mentor junior engineers, support business development, drive continuous improvement.
Seniority
Principal, strategic leadership & hands-on technical delivery