Principal Mechanical Engineer

Location: Dublin, Ireland
Job Type: Full-time
Sector: Building Services Engineering

About the Role

A leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to join its Dublin team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior mechanical engineer to take responsibility for the delivery of building services projects, work closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and support the development of junior engineers.

The role offers strong opportunities for technical leadership, project ownership and long-term career progression within a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and project delivery from briefing through to completion.
• Develop strong relationships with clients, contractors and project stakeholders.
• Prepare mechanical specifications and equipment schedules.
• Complete heating, cooling and ventilation calculations.
• Produce and review detailed technical calculations and design documentation.
• Coordinate with specialist technical teams to enhance project delivery.
• Represent the mechanical design team at client and project meetings.
• Carry out site surveys and monitor construction progress.
• Manage project deliverables, budgets and technical requirements.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring and support to junior team members.
• Take a lead role within the Mechanical Design Delivery team.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant technical standards and project requirements.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status or nearing completion of Chartership.
• Experience within a design consultancy or contractor design environment.
• Strong knowledge of relevant mechanical engineering standards.
• Experience with software such as IES, HEVACOMP, NBS and Revit.
• CIBSE Low Carbon Consultant (LCC) qualification.
• Strong understanding of building services design and technical calculations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage project deliverables, budgets and deadlines.
• Proactive approach with strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Good proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

What’s on Offer

• Senior role with significant technical responsibility.
• Opportunity to work on diverse building services projects.
• Career progression and leadership opportunities.
• Professional training and development.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.