Deputy Mechanical Services Department Manager

PM Group is a leading International engineering, architecture, project and construction management firm. With a network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US and a multi-discipline team of 4,000+ people, we deliver complex, capital projects in the life sciences, food and beverages, mission critical/ICT, advanced manufacturing, energy and environmental sectors.

We are seeking a Deputy Mechanical Services Department Manager to join our Cork Business Unit. This role will be undertaken alongside a design or project governance lead role across multiple projects, providing a unique opportunity to contribute to departmental leadership, governance and hands-on project work.
The successful candidate will also manage mechanical services inputs into all feasibilities and concepts for the Cork BU.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Act as Department Manager during periods of absence.
• Lead the Mechancial Services discipline for Feasibilities and Concepts ensuring that the buildings are right sized and capital cost estimates are accurate.
• Keep up to date on innovation and embed same in feasibilities and concepts to ensure clients are provided with optimum designs for their facilities.
• Support Project Governance activities, such as Single Discipline Design reviews and project health checks
• Ensure Mechanical Services Design Services comply with PM Group’s Quality Management System (QMS).
• Enhance departmental efficiency and support the Mechanical Services Community on Scope.
• Provide leadership to the team, communicate goals, and set clear performance expectations.
• Participate in proposal and business development activities as required.
• Assist in planning and resource allocation.
• Promote and support the use of Multi Office Execution (MOE) within the Mechanical Services Department.
• Support the recruitment and development of resources, including graduate recruitment and training.
• Drive innovation within the Mechanical Services Department to maintain PM Group’s leadership in Building Services design.
• Ensure the technical quality of all discipline deliverables.
• Balance project or bookable work with departmental responsibilities.
• Encourage the use of Delta, DePD, and new working methods within the department.
• Support BTx projects (Group improvement) initiatives for the department.
• Promote sustainable design practices at the discipline level and ensure same are embedded in early phases of projects.

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the discipline area, with at least 5 years in a design office environment as a Lead Building Services Engineer (essential)
• Degree Level 8 qualification or higher.
• Strong preference for professional status (e.g., Chartered Engineer or equivalent).
• Familiarity with PM Group’s design and project execution systems is preferable.
• Strong management and leadership skills with commercial awareness.
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational, multi-tasking, and communication skills.
• Effective time management skills to balance dual roles.
• Self-starter with strong decision-making abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and reporting skills.

This is a hybrid role - 3 days in the office / 2 days remote.

Why PM Group?

As an employee-owned company, we are inclusive, committed and driven. Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability are the heart of our new 2029 business strategy. Please visit our website to read more in our ESG Report 2025 | PM Group

Inclusion and Diversity are core to our culture and values. Wherever we work, we commit to a culture of mutual respect and belonging by building a truly inclusive workplace rich in diverse people, talents and ideas. Valuing the contributions of all our people and respecting individual differences will sustain our growth into the future.

PM Group is committed to ensuring our hiring process is fair and accessible to all and will provide candidates with disabilities with reasonable accommodations required to participate in the recruitment process. If you require any assistance in this regard, please let us know.