Mechanical Engineer – Project Delivery & Site Coordination

You are a Mechanical Engineer with strong site experience, technical problem-solving ability, and a solid understanding of mechanical systems, looking to join an established and growing engineering team in Mayo.

In this role, you will be involved in reviewing technical documentation, coordinating on-site mechanical works, ensuring compliance with specifications, and supporting the successful delivery of high-quality projects across multiple sectors. This position involves regular site activity, contractor coordination, and ensuring works are completed safely, on time, and to the highest standard.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys mechanical engineering in a practical, project-driven environment, from reviewing drawings and specifications through to inspections, reporting, commissioning support and handover.

You will collaborate closely with contractors, suppliers, vendors, and senior management to make sure all project requirements, regulations, and quality standards are consistently met.

For those eager to learn more about this opportunity, please feel free to reach out to Stephen at stephen@breaghrecruitment.com / 015314345

Mechanical Engineer Skills:

• Recognised qualification in Mechanical Engineering (or similar discipline).
• 3+ years of relevant site or field experience in mechanical engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, codes, and technical documents.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, components, materials, and construction methods.
• Experience coordinating, monitoring, and inspecting works on site.
• Familiarity with testing, commissioning and handover requirements for mechanical systems.
• Ability to prepare reports, highlight non-conformances, and document findings clearly.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with contractors, suppliers, and senior stakeholders.
• Good IT skills and confidence using software for documentation and reporting.
• Leadership qualities — able to take ownership and drive tasks through to completion.
• Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel across projects as required.

As a Mechanical Engineer:

• Review contract documents, design drawings, specifications and ensure full compliance across project activities.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers and vendors to ensure standards, regulations and legal requirements are met.
• Monitor and inspect mechanical works on site to ensure alignment with design intent, quality standards and project specifications.
• Prepare clear reports on quality, progress, compliance, third-party inspections, EHS considerations, and potential project delays.
• Support measurement and planning activities prior to construction in line with the programme.
• Understand commissioning requirements early in the project and support testing, commissioning and handover phases.
• Ensure materials and workmanship consistently meet the required quality and regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate project records including site diaries/day books.
• Build strong working relationships across all project teams to support efficient and successful delivery.
• Manage workloads effectively while maintaining a strong focus on safety, timelines and client expectations.

The Package: Salary will be DOE, but you can expect at least €65,000.
Business expenses, company phone and laptop are included, along with strong long-term career prospects in a full-time permanent position.

Interviews are taking place now, so if you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to send an up-to-date CV to stephen@breaghrecruitment.com or call us on 00353(0)15314345.

The Breagh Team: Breagh Recruitment are the go-to specialist construction and engineering recruitment consultants, providing qualified and experienced professionals with Construction jobs across the UK and Ireland. Our ethos is built on flexibility, hard work, and a bit of good old common sense — values we live by every day while supporting both clients and candidates.

We specialise in roles such as Health & Safety Managers, M&E Project Managers, Construction Managers, Site Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, Civil Engineers, Estimators, Buyers, Bid Managers and M&E Supervisors across Ireland and the UK.

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