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Principal Mechanical Engineer – Data Centres

Location: Dublin or Cork, Ireland
Type: Contract – Hybrid
Hourly Rate: €70–€75 per hour (DOE)
Reference: DES-1288

Job Overview

Dillon Engineering Services is recruiting an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer on behalf of a leading international engineering consultancy, with opportunities based in Dublin or Cork.

This is a senior technical and client-facing role focused on the design and delivery of major Data Centre and mission-critical projects across Ireland and Greater Europe.

The successful candidate will lead mechanical design delivery, oversee engineering coordination, provide technical direction and manage client relationships throughout the project lifecycle. The role also involves project and commercial management, quality assurance, multidisciplinary team leadership and the mentoring and development of engineers.

Experience delivering European Data Centre projects is essential. Experience across additional sectors, including pharmaceutical, healthcare, commercial, industrial, laboratories and cleanrooms, would be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and delivery for large-scale Data Centre and mission-critical projects from concept through to construction and completion.
• Provide technical leadership across mechanical design, calculations, specifications and engineering documentation.
• Coordinate mechanical building services with electrical, structural, architectural and other engineering disciplines.
• Oversee technical reviews, QA/QC and compliance with relevant standards, regulations and project requirements.
• Manage project programmes, resources, budgets and commercial performance.
• Resolve technical and design issues, ensuring coordinated, buildable and cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Act as a key client contact, managing relationships with clients, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders.
• Support proposals, scopes of work, fee submissions and business development activities.
• Mentor and develop engineers, promoting technical excellence and engineering best practice.
• Undertake site visits, surveys and assessments as required.

Role Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or an appropriate engineering discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Chartered Engineer status or actively working towards chartership.
• Significant mechanical building services design experience, particularly within Data Centre and mission-critical environments.
• Proven experience delivering complex Data Centre projects, ideally across Ireland and Greater Europe.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems, design principles and applicable British, UK and Irish standards and regulations.
• Experience leading design packages, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and providing technical direction.
• Understanding of project and commercial management, cost control, QA/QC and technical reviews.
• Strong client-facing, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience mentoring engineers and managing competing project priorities.
• Consultancy or construction experience preferred; exposure to pharmaceutical, healthcare, commercial, industrial, laboratory or cleanroom projects is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant engineering design and calculation software.

Potential Benefits – Permanent Positions

Although this opportunity is advertised on a contract basis, permanent opportunities may also be considered. Potential benefits for permanent appointments include:

• 23 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days after five years of service.
• Holiday purchase and buy-back scheme.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Contributory company pension scheme.
• Company-funded healthcare cover, dependent on seniority.
• Potential discretionary bonus awards.
• Training sponsorship and professional development opportunities.
• Charity volunteering leave and wellness initiatives.
• Collaborative working environment with mentoring and support from experienced engineering leaders.

Permanent employee benefits are subject to the applicable employment terms and company policies.

For a confidential conversation or further information, please contact Jessica:

Email: jessica@dillones.ie
Phone: 094 931 6003

Note: Only candidates who are legally authorised to work in Ireland will be considered for this role.

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Pay: €70.00-€75.00 per hour

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person