Mechanical Services / Building Services Coordinator

Mechanical Services / Building Services Coordinator

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

• 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

• 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.