Engineering Manager jobs

Overview

Stewart Construction, a top Irish Contractor with over 120 years of excellence in the industry, is currently seeking a proactive and organised ME Co-Ordinator to join our growing and supportive team.

You'll work alongside experienced professionals on prestigious commercial, industrial, and educational projects. .

This is an exciting opportunity to grow your experience with a company known for delivering high-quality work across Ireland.

The ME Co-ordinator will support the delivery of mechanical and electrical works on our commercial construction projects, ensuring that all ME activities are planned, coordinated, and executed to the required standards. The role involves close collaboration with subcontractors, site management, design teams, and clients to ensure installations are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with project specifications and Irish building regulations.

You will be working within a well-established team on a variety of prestigious projects. The current workload is exciting and you will be involved at all stages. This a great opportunity to be part of an expanding team. As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to develop and bring added value to your career and gain additional skills with a BIM enabled contractor.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate mechanical and electrical subcontractors to ensure works are carried out in the correct sequence and to programme.

• Review ME drawings and specifications to ensure accuracy, completeness, and buildability.

• Assist in developing and maintaining ME installation schedules.

• Ensure ME works comply with Irish regulations, building control requirements, industry standards, and project specifications.

• Participate in design reviews, identifying potential issues or clashes at an early stage.

• Liaise with design consultants to resolve technical queries and discrepancies.

• Monitor the quality of ME installations throughout the construction phase.

• Carry out regular site inspections to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and workmanship standards.

• Review method statements, risk assessments, and commissioning documentation.

• Act as the main point of contact between site operations, ME subcontractors, and the design team.

• Attend site coordination meetings and circulate minutes or updates as required.

• Support the Site Manager and Project Manager in managing ME-related queries and instructions.

• Assist in preparing commissioning plans, ensuring all systems are tested, balanced, and demonstrated.

• Review and compile OM manuals and handover documentation.

• Ensure all required certifications are completed and submitted.

Education and Skills Required

• Degree/Diploma in Mechanical, Building Services or Construction Management Engineering.

• Additional training or certification in health safety or building services is advantageous.

• 5+ years’ experience working in an ME coordination or building services role on Irish construction sites.

• Strong understanding of Irish building regulations, BCAR, and industry best practices.

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, schematics, and specifications.

• Good knowledge of HVAC, electrical distribution, fire protection, plumbing, and related building services systems.

• Familiarity with BIM, AutoCAD, Procore, or other project management software is an advantage.

• Strong organisational and planning abilities.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Valid Safepass and Manual Handling desirable

Key Competencies

Attention to Detail:Ensures accuracy in reviewing drawings, specifications, and installations.

Collaboration:Works effectively with subcontractors, site teams, designers, and clients.