Mechanical Services / Building Services Coordinator

<p><strong>Job Purpose: </strong><br>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.<br>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.<br><strong>Duties and Responsibilities: </strong> <ul><li>Lead mechanical coordination across multiple residential and commercial projects from preconstruction through to handover </li> <li>Chair and manage preconstruction coordination meetings with clients, consultants, and main contractors </li> <li>Act as the principal technical liaison between design consultants, main contractors, and internal delivery teams </li> <li>Oversee digital job setup and pre-site readiness using Procore and client-based platforms </li> <li>Represent the company in design and technical meetings with clients and external stakeholders </li> <li>Identify and resolve coordination issues proactively before they impact programme or delivery </li> <li>Report regularly to senior management on preconstruction progress </li> <li>Contribute to the development and standardisation of preconstruction workflows and technical documentation </li> <li>Support and mentor junior team members as the department grows </li> <li><strong>Any other duties as requested or required by the Manager or Senior Management Team. </strong> </li> </ul> <br><strong>Person Specification: </strong> <br><strong>Suitable backgrounds include: </strong><br><ul> <li>Building Services Engineer from a design consultancy looking to move contractor-side </li> <li>M&E Coordinator or Technical Lead with experience in multi-unit residential or commercial projects </li> <li>Technical or Specification Engineer from a manufacturer or supplier in the residential market (e.g. heat pumps, ventilation, controls) </li> <li>Estimator or Contracts Manager with a strong mechanical services background wishing to move into a preconstruction coordination role </li> <li>Senior Project Engineer looking to step away from pure site delivery into a coordination-focused position </li> <li><strong>Essential Requirements </strong> </li> <li>Minimum 3 years experience in a technical role in mechanical or building services - including design, specification, coordination, project management, or technical sales </li> <li>Strong understanding of mechanical building services systems used in residential and commercial construction </li> <li>Experience at pre-construction or design coordination stage - not solely site-based delivery </li> <li>Ability to read, interpret, and coordinate from mechanical drawings and specifications </li> <li>Strong communication skills with experience engaging consultants, contractors, or clients at a senior level </li> <li>Ability to manage multiple priorities across concurrent projects </li> <li>Eligible to work in Ireland and the UK; full driving licence required </li> <li>Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Procore or similar construction management platforms is advantageous </li> <li><strong>Technical Knowledge - Advantageous </strong> </li> <li>Candidates who have worked with any of the following will have a strong advantage - full technical onboarding and support will be provided: </li> <li>Exhaust Air Heat Pumps (EAHP) and Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP) - particularly in residential applications </li> <li>Heat Interface Units (HIU), energy centres, and heating controls </li> <li>MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery) and MEV (Mechanical Extract Ventilation) systems </li> <li>Communal cold water distribution and pressurisation systems </li> <li>Dry risers, passive smoke ventilation, and mechanical smoke extract </li> <li>AutoCAD or Revit for reviewing or contributing to mechanical services drawings </li> <li>Design coordination and clash detection in a BIM-enabled project environment </li> </ul> <br><strong>Employee Benefits: </strong> <ul><li>Competitive salary package, commensurate with experience </li> <li>30 days annual leave (inclusive of ROI bank holidays) </li> <li>Company pension scheme </li> <li>A growing, ambitious company with a strong and expanding project pipeline </li> <li>Real opportunities for career development and progression as the business scales </li> <li>Active social calendar and a positive team culture </li> </ul> <br>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.<br>This role will be based at our Newry Head Office Monday to Friday.<br>Job Nature : Full Time <br>To be considered for this position, please click APPLY below to send us your up-to-date CV. </p><br/><p>WHJS1_NI </p>