Building Services Engineer

Location:                         Sandyford, Dublin 18

Working model:           Min 3 days per week in office/Max 2 days remote

About Us

Johnston Reid & Associates, we pride ourselves on designing cutting-edge and state-of-the-art commercial and residential developments throughout Ireland. Over the past thirty years, we've had the privilege of working on a diverse array of fascinating projects, always adhering to our founding principles:

• Integrity: We maintain a "cold eye" approach to ensure the best interests of our clients.

• Innovation: We lead the charge in adopting cutting-edge technologies.

• Traditional Builds: With decades of expertise in refurbishments, upgrades, and new builds, our team excels in 3D BIM modelling, collaborating seamlessly with designers and contractors.

• Renewable Technologies Design & Integration: We offer top-tier, independent renewable energy consulting services.

 Our portfolio includes numerous prestigious projects, such as:

• Single one-off large bespoke houses

• Residential & commercial developments

• Offices and retail spaces

• Hotels, pubs, and restaurants

• Healthcare facilities

 About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for talented Building Services Engineer to join our small innovative team. This role is perfect for a Building Services Engineer or a Mechanical & Electrical Engineer with experience in building services and M&E.

What you will do?

• Manage a portfolio of projects commencing and in progress.

• Generate and develop new business through relationships with other service providers.

• Meet with clients and design teams to determine mechanical applications and requirements.

• Review RFIs, technical submissions, equipment registers, and trackers.

• Conduct research to inform the design and engineering methods required for mechanical systems.

• Work with the office team to bring these designs to Revit/BIM/CAD, etc.

• Complete mechanical & electrical specifications, schedules, layouts, and schematics design and verification on site.

• Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets from inception to project hand-over.

• Carry out inspections using ArctechPro and provide cost reports on live projects and progress reports for project managers, quantity surveyors, and clients.

• Prepare technical reports, design specifications documents, and operational manuals.

• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in technology, design trends, and engineering best practices.

 What you will bring?

• Minimum 5-10 years of relevant experience, ideally on a wide range of M&E building services projects.

• Ideally a Chartered Engineer with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

• Membership of Engineers Ireland, CIBSE, and good knowledge of the current building regulations and technical guidance documentation.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit is an advantage.

• Ability to work independently and as part of the design team.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Attention to detail and critical thinking skills.

• Ability to mentor and develop others.

• Exceptional time management and ability to work to tight deadlines to deliver projects.

• Ability to stay up to date with advancements in technology and engineering design trends.

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.).

• Full clean driving licence & access to own vehicle.

 What we offer?

• Competitive salary reflecting qualifications and experience.

• Pension contributions.

• Opportunity to make a direct impact and contribution in a small team.

All applicants must have the right to work in Ireland.