Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer | Dublin (Hyperscale DC)

• Join a leading Tier 1 Contractor delivering one of Ireland's largest Hyperscale Data Centre developments in Dublin.

• Play a key role as a Senior Mechanical Engineer supporting the successful delivery of complex Mechanical Building Services installations across a large-scale Data Centre project.

• Work alongside Project Managers, Construction Managers, Mechanical Project Managers, Commissioning Teams, BIM Engineers, QA/QC Engineers, and Client Representatives on one of Europe's most technically advanced Mission Critical Data Centre developments.

• Long-term pipeline of Data Centre, Pharmaceutical, Industrial, Semiconductor and Life Sciences projects across Ireland and Europe.

• Excellent opportunity to progress into Mechanical Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Construction Manager or Project Director positions.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunity to work on one of Ireland's largest Hyperscale Data Centre developments.

• Long-term career progression with a leading Tier 1 Contractor.

• Exposure to technically advanced Data Centre, Pharmaceutical, Industrial, Life Sciences, and Semiconductor projects.

• Structured training, mentoring and leadership development programmes.

• Collaborative working environment with a substantial pipeline of future projects.

About the Opportunity
A leading Tier 1 Contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its growing Mechanical Engineering team based in Dublin, initially supporting the successful delivery of a major Hyperscale Data Centre.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Building Services Engineer, or Mechanical Project Engineer to join one of Ireland's leading contractors delivering high-value Data Centre projects. The successful Senior Mechanical Engineer will play a pivotal role in coordinating engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and technical delivery across complex Mechanical Building Services packages.

Working closely with Project Managers, Mechanical Project Managers, Construction Managers, BIM Teams, Commercial Teams, Planning Engineers, QA/QC Engineers and Commissioning Teams, the successful Senior Mechanical Engineer will ensure all Mechanical Engineering works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

The Role - Senior Mechanical Engineer
As Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for managing the engineering, coordination and technical delivery of major Mechanical Building Services installations throughout the project lifecycle. The successful Senior Mechanical Engineer will provide technical leadership while supporting construction teams from design coordination through commissioning, Integrated Systems Testing (IST) and final client handover.

Working on a landmark Hyperscale Data Centre, the Senior Mechanical Engineer will collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to ensure successful delivery of all Mechanical Engineering packages.

Key Responsibilities Mechanical Engineering & Technical Delivery

• Lead the engineering coordination and technical delivery of major Mechanical Building Services packages across a large Hyperscale Data Centre, ensuring compliance with project specifications, design intent, programme milestones and client requirements.

• Manage the installation and coordination of HVAC, Chilled Water Systems, Heating Systems, Ventilation, Process Pipework, Plumbing Services, Clean Utilities, Mechanical Plant, Pumps, Valves, Pipework, Ductwork, Pressurisation Systems, Fuel Systems, and associated Mechanical Building Services infrastructure.

Design Coordination & Engineering Management

• Review mechanical drawings, specifications, P&IDs, equipment schedules, technical submittals and BIM models while coordinating design development with consultants, subcontractors and specialist suppliers.

• Manage RFIs, technical queries, design changes and value engineering initiatives while ensuring buildability and successful project execution.

Construction & Site Coordination

• Work closely with Construction Managers, Mechanical Supervisors and subcontractors to coordinate daily site activities, monitor progress, resolve technical issues and ensure mechanical installations remain aligned with the project programme.

• Support off-site fabrication, modular construction, procurement of long-lead mechanical equipment and logistics planning to maximise programme efficiency.

Quality Assurance & Commissioning

• Work alongside QA/QC Engineers to ensure all Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), inspections, testing, pressure testing, flushing, cleaning, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities are completed to the required standards.

• Support Mechanical Commissioning, Level 1-5 commissioning, Integrated Systems Testing (IST), client demonstrations and final handover while ensuring all mechanical systems achieve project performance requirements.

Commercial & Stakeholder Management

• Assist Project Managers with procurement, cost control, change management, subcontractor performance and commercial reporting while ensuring engineering activities support successful project delivery.

• Build strong working relationships with clients, consultants, equipment manufacturers, commissioning teams and internal stakeholders throughout the Data Centre project lifecycle.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.

• 5+ years' experience as a Senior Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Building Services Engineer, Mechanical Project Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, or Mechanical Site Engineer within an M&E contracting or Tier 1 construction environment.

• Proven experience delivering major Data Centre, Hyperscale Data Centre, Mission Critical, Pharmaceutical, Industrial, Life Sciences, or Semiconductor projects.

• Strong technical knowledge of: Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Building Services, HVAC Systems, Chilled Water, Heating & Ventilation, Process Pipework, Clean Utilities, Mechanical Plant, Pumps & Valves, Ductwork, Building Services Engineering, Commissioning, Integrated Systems Testing (IST), Data Centre Construction, Mechanical Installation, Design Coordination, Value Engineering

• Experience coordinating mechanical subcontractors, suppliers and specialist vendors while managing engineering deliverables throughout the construction lifecycle.

• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, procurement, commissioning methodologies and project delivery within a Data Centre or mission-critical environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), BIM 360, Procore, Navisworks, Revit and related engineering software is advantageous.

• Excellent communication, technical problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

• Applicants must have full eligibility to live and work in Ireland.

For more information on this Senior Mechanical Engineer position or other Senior Mechanical Engineer / Mechanical Engineer opportunities across Ireland, UK or Europe. Please reach out to a member of Evergreen Talent Group for a confidential chat.