Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Galway/Limerick

A progressive, award-winning consulting engineering firm is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join its growing team & work from either its Galway or Limerick office. With a strong track record in low-energy, high-performance building design, this firm is recognised as a leader in BIM adoption and sustainable engineering solutions.

As a Senior Engineer, you’ll lead mechanical design delivery on projects across diverse sectors, mentor junior engineers, and play a key role in delivering innovative and sustainable solutions.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage full mechanical design packages for projects of all sizes.
• Ensure quality control and consistency across mechanical engineering deliverables.
• Manage project budgets, cost control, and client expectations.
• Supervise and mentor engineers, fostering technical excellence and collaboration.
• Represent the business at client meetings, site surveys, and project reviews.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Irish and international offices.
• Provide technical leadership in water services, HVAC, heating/LTHW, fuel, drainage, and BMS systems.
• Stay up to date with Irish Building Regulations and ensure compliance in all designs.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in building services consultancy design.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and design delivery across project lifecycles.
• Familiar with thermal modelling, dynamic energy modelling, and energy assessments (advantageous).
• BIM and commercial project experience a strong plus.
• Chartered Engineer (preferred) or actively pursuing chartership.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Commercial awareness and client-facing ability.

What’s on Offer

• Highly competitive salary (€65k-€80k DOE) with annual reviews.
• Paid overtime, time in lieu, and flexitime arrangements.
• Annual performance-related bonus.
• Pension scheme & death-in-service cover.
• Wellness allowance & life balance days.
• Additional leave: 1 extra week’s paid leave after 5 years’ service
• Educational and chartership support.
• Opportunity to work across Irish and international projects in a collaborative, sustainability-driven environment.