Job Purpose:
McGuinness Mechanical Engineering is a growing mechanical contractor delivering large-scale residential and commercial projects across Ireland. As our project pipeline expands, we are building out our Pre-Construction team and looking for a technically strong individual to take ownership of projects from early design stage through to construction handover.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Building Services Engineer, M&E Design Coordinator, or technically experienced professional from a consultancy, supplier, or contractor background who is looking to step into a more commercially focused, contractor-side position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead mechanical coordination across multiple residential and commercial projects from preconstruction through to handover
- Chair and manage preconstruction coordination meetings with clients, consultants, and main contractors
- Act as the principal technical liaison between design consultants, main contractors, and internal delivery teams
- Oversee digital job setup and pre-site readiness using Procore and client-based platforms
- Represent the company in design and technical meetings with clients and external stakeholders
- Identify and resolve coordination issues proactively before they impact programme or delivery
- Report regularly to senior management on preconstruction progress
- Contribute to the development and standardisation of preconstruction workflows and technical documentation
- Support and mentor junior team members as the department grows
- Any other duties as requested or required by the Manager or Senior Management Team.
Person Specification: Suitable backgrounds include: - Building Services Engineer from a design consultancy looking to move contractor-side
- M&E Coordinator or Technical Lead with experience in multi-unit residential or commercial projects
- Technical or Specification Engineer from a manufacturer or supplier in the residential market (e.g. heat pumps, ventilation, controls)
- Estimator or Contracts Manager with a strong mechanical services background wishing to move into a preconstruction coordination role
- Senior Project Engineer looking to step away from pure site delivery into a coordination-focused position
- Essential Requirements
- Minimum 3 years experience in a technical role in mechanical or building services - including design, specification, coordination, project management, or technical sales
- Strong understanding of mechanical building services systems used in residential and commercial construction
- Experience at pre-construction or design coordination stage - not solely site-based delivery
- Ability to read, interpret, and coordinate from mechanical drawings and specifications
- Strong communication skills with experience engaging consultants, contractors, or clients at a senior level
- Ability to manage multiple priorities across concurrent projects
- Eligible to work in Ireland and the UK; full driving licence required
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Procore or similar construction management platforms is advantageous
- Technical Knowledge - Advantageous
- Candidates who have worked with any of the following will have a strong advantage - full technical onboarding and support will be provided:
- Exhaust Air Heat Pumps (EAHP) and Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP) - particularly in residential applications
- Heat Interface Units (HIU), energy centres, and heating controls
- MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery) and MEV (Mechanical Extract Ventilation) systems
- Communal cold water distribution and pressurisation systems
- Dry risers, passive smoke ventilation, and mechanical smoke extract
- AutoCAD or Revit for reviewing or contributing to mechanical services drawings
- Design coordination and clash detection in a BIM-enabled project environment
Employee Benefits: - Competitive salary package, commensurate with experience
- 30 days annual leave (inclusive of ROI bank holidays)
- Company pension scheme
- A growing, ambitious company with a strong and expanding project pipeline
- Real opportunities for career development and progression as the business scales
- Active social calendar and a positive team culture
This opportunity is permanent contract. It is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who wants to gain experience with a progressive and dynamic company to further their career.
This role will be based at our Newry Head Office Monday to Friday.
Job Nature : Full Time
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