Lead Mechanical Engineer...

Key responsibilities: - Review mechanical designs to identify gaps, inconsistencies, or deviations from project specifications and design intent.- Validate equipment selections, duct and pipe sizing, and system layouts, making recommendations to optimize performance and efficiency.- Ensure timely completion of technical assessments and resolution of all mechanical engineering issues throughout the project lifecycle.- Compile, submit, and manage mechanical technical submittals through the full approval process.- Track procurement, delivery, and receipt verification of major mechanical plant and equipment.- Attend and record regular supply chain and coordination meetings to ensure progress aligns with the construction program.- Maintain and update mechanical progress trackers in full alignment with the construction schedule.- Collaborate closely with the BIM and design coordination teams to ensure constructability and adequate spatial allowances for installation and maintenance.- Liaise with the design team, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure correct operation and integration of HVAC, chilled water, and process systems during construction and commissioning.- Conduct mechanical system walk-downs to verify installation quality and compliance with drawings, specifications, and design standards.- Compile test packs, commissioning documentation, and O&M manuals for client approval.- Manage specialist vendors and commissioning agents to ensure timely completion and proper system validation.- Participate in and lead client training sessions during handover to ensure operational understanding of installed systems.- Lead mechanical design and design management activities as part of an integrated project delivery team.- Provide technical input and support for design development, coordination reviews, prefabrication strategies, and subcontractor engagement.- Contribute to the continual improvement of QA systems and perform project reviews and lessons-learned sessions.- Provide mechanical engineering expertise to estimating, procurement, commercial, and bid teams during tender and pre-construction stages.- Offer off-site technical support to project delivery teams as required.- Mentor and coach junior engineers and graduates, fostering technical excellence and professional growth within the mechanical discipline.Qualifications/Experience:- Third-level qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.- Minimum 7 years' experience in mechanical project engineering within a construction or design-build environment.- Strong background in HVAC, chilled water, fuel, and plumbing systems, particularly within data centre, pharmaceutical, or industrial projects.- Knowledge of current mechanical design codes, ASHRAE, CIBSE, and relevant EN/ISO standards.- Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Adobe Pro, and MS Office Suite; familiarity with energy modelling and simulation tools is advantageous.- Proven experience in managing design coordination, client interfaces, and vendor relationships.- Demonstrated track record delivering complex mechanical packages from design through to commissioning and handover.- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of EHS, QA/QC, and commissioning processes.- Excellent communication, record-keeping, and presentation skills.- Analytical and process-driven, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and technical accuracy.- Capable of leading multidisciplinary teams, prioritizing competing demands, and delivering under tight deadlines.- Innovative, proactive, and solution-oriented, with a continuous improvement mindset.