M&E Engineering Manager – Mechanical Building Services
Cavan, County Cavan, Ireland
€100000 p.a.
Mechanical Engineering
Posted 2 hours ago
Job title: M&E Engineering Manager – Mechanical Building Services
Location: Co Cavan
Company: Established Irish Mechanical & Electrical Contractor
Salary: Up to €110,000 DOE
The Company
This Irish M&E contractor has built a strong reputation for delivering mechanical, electrical, HVAC, ventilation and specialist engineering packages across commercial, healthcare, industrial, pharmaceutical and public sector projects throughout Ireland and the UK.
Headquartered in Co Cavan, the company has a strong pipeline of secured projects and continues to grow its engineering and project delivery teams. They are known for strong technical capability, quality workmanship and a practical, collaborative approach to delivering complex M&E projects.
The Role: M&E Engineering Manager
This M&E Engineering Manager role is based primarily from the company's headquarters in Co Cavan, overseeing engineering delivery across multiple mechanical and electrical projects.
The successful candidate will come from a strong mechanical engineering background and will lead engineering teams, support project delivery, coordinate design and technical activities, and ensure projects are delivered to the highest standards of quality, compliance, and performance.
You will work closely with senior management, project managers, design teams, clients, and subcontractors while providing technical leadership across a diverse project portfolio.
Must Have Requirements
You are an experienced Mechanical Engineering Manager, Senior Mechanical Project Manager, Building Services Manager, or M&E Engineering Lead with a strong track record delivering complex building services projects.
You possess excellent technical knowledge, strong leadership ability, and the commercial awareness required to support successful project outcomes. You are comfortable managing engineering teams, engaging with clients, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to specification.
Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to balance multiple priorities are essential for success in this role.
What's on Offer
Salary: €90,000 to €110,000 DOE
Benefits:
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mechanical engineering professional to step into a senior leadership role with a growing Irish contractor headquartered in Cavan, Co Cavan.
You'll have the opportunity to influence engineering standards, mentor teams, and contribute directly to the successful delivery of technically challenging projects across multiple sectors. With a strong order book and ambitious growth plans, this role offers long-term stability and genuine career progression.
How to Apply
Call Stephen Nugent on 015314345 or email stephen@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment
Breagh Recruitment are specialists in recruiting M&E Engineering Managers, Mechanical Engineering Managers, Building Services Managers, Mechanical Project Managers, and senior engineering professionals across Ireland's construction and building services sectors.
We work closely with Ireland's leading M&E contractors, mechanical contractors, and specialist engineering firms, helping experienced professionals secure opportunities that match their technical expertise and long-term career goals.
Related roles: M&E Engineering Manager, Mechanical Engineering Manager, Building Services Manager, Mechanical Contracts Manager, M&E Manager, Senior Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Lead, Technical Services Manager.
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Location: Co Cavan
Company: Established Irish Mechanical & Electrical Contractor
Salary: Up to €110,000 DOE
The Company
This Irish M&E contractor has built a strong reputation for delivering mechanical, electrical, HVAC, ventilation and specialist engineering packages across commercial, healthcare, industrial, pharmaceutical and public sector projects throughout Ireland and the UK.
Headquartered in Co Cavan, the company has a strong pipeline of secured projects and continues to grow its engineering and project delivery teams. They are known for strong technical capability, quality workmanship and a practical, collaborative approach to delivering complex M&E projects.
The Role: M&E Engineering Manager
This M&E Engineering Manager role is based primarily from the company's headquarters in Co Cavan, overseeing engineering delivery across multiple mechanical and electrical projects.
The successful candidate will come from a strong mechanical engineering background and will lead engineering teams, support project delivery, coordinate design and technical activities, and ensure projects are delivered to the highest standards of quality, compliance, and performance.
You will work closely with senior management, project managers, design teams, clients, and subcontractors while providing technical leadership across a diverse project portfolio.
Must Have Requirements
- Must have 8+ years' experience within mechanical building services or M&E contracting
- Proven experience required managing engineering teams on mechanical or M&E projects
- Must have strong HVAC, ventilation, pipework, heating, cooling, and mechanical systems knowledge
- Experience with an Irish or UK mechanical contractor is required
- Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering required
- Experience managing multidisciplinary M&E teams
- Pharmaceutical, healthcare, industrial, or commercial project experience preferred
- BIM, Revit, AutoCAD or Navisworks experience beneficial
- Strong client-facing and stakeholder management experience
- Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership
- LEED, BREEAM or sustainability project experience
- Additional project management qualifications
- Lead engineering delivery across multiple M&E projects from design through installation and commissioning
- Provide technical guidance and support to project engineers and design teams
- Review mechanical designs, specifications, calculations, and technical submissions
- Coordinate engineering resources to ensure programme milestones are achieved
- Work closely with project managers to support successful programme delivery
- Manage technical risk, value engineering opportunities, and design development
- Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations, quality standards, and company procedures
- Support commissioning, handover, and project close-out activities
- Drive continuous improvement across engineering processes and project delivery
You are an experienced Mechanical Engineering Manager, Senior Mechanical Project Manager, Building Services Manager, or M&E Engineering Lead with a strong track record delivering complex building services projects.
You possess excellent technical knowledge, strong leadership ability, and the commercial awareness required to support successful project outcomes. You are comfortable managing engineering teams, engaging with clients, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to specification.
Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to balance multiple priorities are essential for success in this role.
What's on Offer
Salary: €90,000 to €110,000 DOE
Benefits:
- Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
- Pension contribution
- Performance-related bonus
- Private healthcare
- Laptop and phone
- Professional membership support
- Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
- Long-term career progression into senior leadership positions
- Secure pipeline of projects across Ireland and the UK
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mechanical engineering professional to step into a senior leadership role with a growing Irish contractor headquartered in Cavan, Co Cavan.
You'll have the opportunity to influence engineering standards, mentor teams, and contribute directly to the successful delivery of technically challenging projects across multiple sectors. With a strong order book and ambitious growth plans, this role offers long-term stability and genuine career progression.
How to Apply
Call Stephen Nugent on 015314345 or email stephen@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment
Breagh Recruitment are specialists in recruiting M&E Engineering Managers, Mechanical Engineering Managers, Building Services Managers, Mechanical Project Managers, and senior engineering professionals across Ireland's construction and building services sectors.
We work closely with Ireland's leading M&E contractors, mechanical contractors, and specialist engineering firms, helping experienced professionals secure opportunities that match their technical expertise and long-term career goals.
Related roles: M&E Engineering Manager, Mechanical Engineering Manager, Building Services Manager, Mechanical Contracts Manager, M&E Manager, Senior Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Lead, Technical Services Manager.
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