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Mechanical Engineer Career Ladder in Ireland

From Graduate to Director level
Construction Worker

Thinking about your next step as a mechanical engineer in Ireland?


Whether you're just starting out or eyeing a senior management role, understanding the typical career progression and salary expectations can help you plan your journey confidently.

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Construction Worker

In Ireland, Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) Engineers are in huge demand driven by growth in sectors like data centres, green energy, and infrastructure. 📈

👉 In fact, the demand for Mechanical Engineers is expected to rise by 9% by 2025.

If you’re a Mechanical Engineer looking to map out your next career move this is the guide you need.

 

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Site ManagementCivil EngineeringMechanical EngineeringElectrical Engineering
13 minutes ago
Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater
Kildare, County Kildare, Ireland
€70000 per annum
You are a Project Engineer looking to join an experienced team to take the lead on delivering mechanical engineering solutions across water and wastewater treatment plants based ou...
Mechanical EngineeringSite ManagementElectrical Engineering
26 minutes ago
Mechanical & Electrical Site Supervisor - Leading ...
Wicklow, County Wicklow, Ireland
€55000 per annum
You are a proactive and experienced M&E Site Supervisor looking to oversee mechanical and electrical works on a high-quality residential development in Wicklow. This role is key ...
Site ManagementMechanical EngineeringElectrical Engineering
29 minutes ago
Mechanical & Electrical Site Supervisor - Leading ...
Galway, County Galway, Ireland
€55000 per annum
You are a proactive and experienced M&E Site Supervisor looking to oversee mechanical and electrical works on a high-quality residential development in Galway. This role is key t...
Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringQuantity Surveying
2 days ago
M&E Quantity Surveyor
Cork, County Cork, Ireland
€80000 per annum
Operating from the Cork base, your new company are a specialist engineering and construction business delivering high-quality infrastructure across sectors including transportation...
Mechanical EngineeringProject ManagementElectrical Engineering
2 days ago
Project Manager - Water Infrastructure
Carlow, County Carlow, Ireland
€75000 per annum
Your new company are a steadily growing company working primarily in the water and wastewater sector. Focus is on delivering high-quality, technically sound engineering solutions t...
Electrical EngineeringSite Management
2 days ago
Electrical Project Engineer
Carlow, County Carlow, Ireland
€60000 per annum
You are an Electrical Project Engineer with a hands-on attitude, strong project coordination skills, and the technical know-how to push projects forward from concept to commissioni...
Electrical EngineeringProject Management
2 days ago
Electrical Project Manager
Kildare, County Kildare, Ireland
€85000 per annum
If you're an experienced Electrical Project Manager ready to take ownership of major infrastructure projects, this could be the ideal next step. This is a senior leadership role wi...
Mechanical Engineering
2 days ago
Commercial Boiler Maintenance Technician
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
€60000 per annum
A leading mechanical and maintenance contractor, based in Dublin, is looking to bring a skilled Commercial Boiler Maintenance Technician on board. This is a field-based role coveri...
Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringProject Management
6 days ago
Project Manager
Kildare, County Kildare, Ireland
€80000 per annum
You are a driven Project Manager looking to take full ownership of Transmission Power Projects from initiation through to completion. This role will suit someone with a strong bac...
Site ManagementElectrical EngineeringMechanical Engineering
6 days ago
MEICA Project Engineer
Tipperary, County Tipperary, Ireland
€65000 per annum
You are an experienced and dependable MEICA Project Engineer looking to join the team in Tipperary, working on a major water infrastructure project. If you're motivated, career-dri...
Quantity SurveyingElectrical EngineeringMechanical Engineering
8 days ago
MEP Estimator
Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland
€75000 per annum
You are a solid MEP Estimator looking to join a pre-construction team in Limerick. This is a 100% office-based role and would suit someone with a few years of solid experience pri...
Site ManagementMechanical EngineeringElectrical Engineering
8 days ago
Mechanical & Electrical Coordinator
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
€75000 per annum
You are a capable and experienced Mechanical & Electrical Coordinator looking to take the reins on residential developments across the Greater Dublin Area. This is a hands-on coord...
Mechanical EngineeringQuantity Surveying
9 days ago
Mechanical Quantity Surveyor
County Kerry, Ireland
€80000 per annum
You are a Site Quantity Surveyor from in and around the Kerry region looking to work on a landmark €350 million pharmaceutical development. It’s a complex, high-value build for a g...
Quantity SurveyingMechanical EngineeringElectrical Engineering
20 days ago
Quantity Surveyor
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
€90000 per annum
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a fast-paced and growing team delivering high-quality mechanical and electrical services across a wide range ...
Electrical EngineeringProject ManagementMechanical Engineering
20 days ago
Senior Building Services Coordinator
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
€90000 per annum
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Building Services Coordinator to join a leading main contractor on a major construction projects in Dublin. This role is ideal for a m...
Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringBIM
20 days ago
BIM Coordinator
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
€65000 per annum
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a BIM Coordinator to join a leading construction team, working across a range of multi-disciplinary projects in the Dublin region. This is a...
Electrical EngineeringMechanical Engineering
20 days ago
M&E Coordinator - Residential Projects - Dublin & ...
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
€80000 per annum
Are you ready to join one of Ireland’s most dynamic residential developers? You are a driven and experienced M&E Coordinator who can support high-profile residential projects. You...
Electrical Engineering
20 days ago
Electrical Engineer
Cork, County Cork, Ireland
€65000 per annum
As an experienced Electrical Engineer, you will be based out of your new company’s head office in Cork, taking on a full-time, permanent role that places you at the centre of thei...
Mechanical Engineering
20 days ago
Mechanical Estimator
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
€65000 per annum
You will be joining a well-established building services contractor with a strong pipeline of work across the commercial, residential, healthcare, and industrial sectors. This rol...
Electrical Engineering
20 days ago
Senior Electrical Engineer
Cork, County Cork, Ireland
€80000 per annum
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join a leading engineering consultancy delivering large-scale, high-value projects across the Pharmaceutical...
Mechanical EngineeringProject ManagementElectrical Engineering
20 days ago
Building Services Engineer - €180 million Resident...
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
€65000 per annum
We have an exceptional opportunity for a Building Services Engineer to join a leading Tier one contractor for €180 millions residential project in Dublin. This role involves manag...
Electrical EngineeringMechanical Engineering
20 days ago
BIM Coordinator
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
€65000 per annum
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Ireland’s leading construction specialists, known for delivering high-quality residential and commercial projects across Dublin and ...
Electrical EngineeringProject ManagementMechanical Engineering
20 days ago
M&E Coordinator
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
€80000 per annum
Your new company are a leading Irish building contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex and high-quality construction projects across residential, commercial, heal...
Mechanical Engineering
20 days ago
Mechanical Project Engineer
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
€65000 per annum
Your new company are a leading mechanical services provider with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality solutions across commercial, healthcare, retail, and educational se...
Quantity SurveyingMechanical Engineering
20 days ago
Mechanical Estimator
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
€60000 per annum
As part of a forward-thinking and experienced team, you will be responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates and competitive tenders for mechanical services, ranging from HVA...
Project ManagementSite ManagementMechanical Engineering
20 days ago
Mechanical Construction Manager
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
€80000 per annum
As a Mechanical Construction Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of all mechanical systems on site, including HVAC, plumbing, BMS, and associated service...
Mechanical Engineering
20 days ago
Junior Mechanical Engineer
Cork, County Cork, Ireland
€42000 per annum
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Mechanical Engineer to join a dynamic infrastructure delivery team in Cork. Working on water and wastewater treatment project...
Electrical Engineering
20 days ago
Senior Electrical Engineer
Cork, County Cork, Ireland
€80000 per annum
You are a Senior Electrical Engineer looking to play a key leadership role in the design, coordination, and delivery of electrical systems across our expanding portfolio of water a...
Electrical EngineeringProject ManagementSite Management
20 days ago
Electrical Project Manager
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
€85000 per annum
You are an Electrical Project Manager looking to take ownership of key electrical packages across multiple high-profile projects based out of Kildare/Dublin. If you’re ready to le...
Project ManagementMechanical Engineering
22 days ago
Project Manager
Cork, County Cork, Ireland
€85000 per annum
You are a solid Mechanical Project Manager who knows how to take full control of a job from the get-go, planning, execution, and close-out in Co Cork. This role needs someone who’s...
Quantity SurveyingElectrical Engineering
22 days ago
Electrical Estimator
Kildare, County Kildare, Ireland
€60000 per annum
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Electrical Estimator to join a dynamic and growing engineering contractor that delivers some of the most technically complex infr...
Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringSite Management
26 days ago
Commissioning Manager
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
€85000 per annum
You can lead by example under pressure, build trust across teams, and solve problems fast. You juggle priorities, make confident calls, and focus on delivering safe, reliable syste...
Mechanical EngineeringProject ManagementElectrical Engineering
27 days ago
M&E Manager
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
€85000 per annum
As the M&E Manager, you will take full ownership of mechanical and electrical services across multiple residential, commercial, and healthcare builds, ensuring seamless integration...
Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringQuantity Surveying
27 days ago
MEP Estimator
Kildare, County Kildare, Ireland
€85000 per annum
As an MEP Estimator, your role is to take ownership of the mechanical and electrical pricing on high-value projects, working closely with the pre-construction and commercial teams ...
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