Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our team on an ongoing Life Sciences project in Sligo. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for the engineering activities on a specific construction project.
Responsibilities:
* Collate all design documents and drawings
* Attend project Handover Meetings
* Evaluate value engineering or cost saving opportunities
* Preparation of co-ordinated drawings covering all aspects of the installation including mechanical, electrical sprinkler, structural and architectural elements
* Review and understand project design specifications and drawings and access compliance of co-ordinated drawings and technical submittals.
* Assist in the production of weekly progress reports
* Assist in the compilation and assessment of Technical Submittals.
* Processing requisitions, generation of purchase orders.
* Receipt verification (RV) of equipment and materials arriving on site.
* Seek to clarify queries with the design team through the request for information (RFI) system.
* Understand the commercial fundamentals of a project including profit plans, potential variation logs and take offs etc.
* Liaise and co-ordinate with members of the design team, contractors and in-house project team on technical and commercial issues.
Necessary Requirements:
* A 3rd level qualification in Building Services Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or Senior Trades qualification or equivalent
* Significant Project engineering experience of 4 years+ with a mechanical contractor
* Previous record of delivering small to medium mechanical projects (Commercial, Industrial, pharma, data centre type projects)
* Commercial Awareness
* Capability of walking down mechanical systems to ensure compliance with specification
* Experience developing technical submittals, completing technical reviews and assessments.
* Knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental systems and procedures – knowledge of the team, their strengths and weaknesses
* The ability to multi-task and manage many priorities
* Excellent communicator/strong interpersonal skills/communicates with impact.
Eligibility Criteria:
* Candidates must hold an EU Passport or active work permit for Ireland