Lead Mechanical Engineer

You will lead the mechanical design and delivery ofmultiple major hospital projectsin Cork. Typical projects include:

• Acute Hospital Expansion & New Clinical Facilities
  Delivery of mechanical services for large-scale hospital expansions, including operating theatres, ICU, diagnostics, and inpatient wards within live hospital environments.
• Hospital Decarbonisation & Plant Upgrades
  Replacement and upgrade of central plant, heating and cooling systems, ventilation infrastructure, and energy-efficient solutions to support net-zero healthcare objectives.
• Live Hospital Refurbishment & Phased Works
  Complex refurbishment and upgrade projects within operational hospitals, requiring careful coordination, infection control management, and staged delivery.

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Extensive experience delivering hospital and healthcare projects (essential)
• Proven track record on acute hospitals and live clinical environments
• In-depth knowledge of healthcare mechanical systems: HVAC and specialist ventilation, medical gas systemss, critical heating and cooling plant, pressure regimes and infection control
• Strong understanding of healthcare standards, regulations, and compliance
• Experience leading multiple projects concurrently
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

• Lead the mechanical design and delivery of multiple hospital projects
• Act as the mechanical technical authority across healthcare schemes
• Manage projects from concept design through construction and commissioning
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary design teams and clinical stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, HTM/HBN, and Irish standards
• Mentor and manage junior engineering staff
• Review contractor submissions, respond to technical queries, and carry out site inspections
• Manage risks, programme constraints, and live hospital interfaces
• Represent the consultancy at client, contractor, and stakeholder meetings

• €100,000 base salary + benefits
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Senior leadership role with high autonomy
• Long-term career progression within a healthcare-focused consultancy
• Opportunity to lead critical hospital infrastructure projects in Cork

If you are an engineer looking for a move, send your CV to Grace Birch or call .