Mechanical Engineer (Building Services / HVAC)

Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer ready to take full ownership of building services projects from concept to handover? We're growing our engineering team in Cork and looking for a Mechanical (Building Services / HVAC) Engineer who is equally comfortable in the design office, on site, and in front of clients.

About TEM Engineering & Management

TEM Engineering is a multidisciplinary consulting engineering and project management firm based in Cork,

Ireland. Since 2016, we have grown through a strong commitment to quality, innovation and client-focused

delivery providing services across Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Building Services, Sustainability

and Project Management. We work closely with our clients to deliver efficient, sustainable and well-considered solutions that perform in practice and stand the test of time. We’re proud to be a team where every engineer’s contribution is visible, valued and impactful.

At TEM, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from

candidates of all backgrounds, identities and experiences regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, disability,

sexual orientation or any other characteristic. We believe diverse teams build better engineering.

About the Role

This is a broad, hands-on role spanning design office work, site delivery and project administration. You’ll

lead the mechanical and HVAC scope on a varied portfolio of projects taking designs from concept throughdetailed design, tender, construction stage and handover.

It is a client, design team and contractor facing position. You’ll represent TEM at design team meetings,

chair or contribute to technical discussions, carry out site inspections across Ireland, and be the point of

reference for mechanical queries throughout the project cycle. We’re looking for someone who can run

their own projects on their own initiative, while working openly and collaboratively within the wider team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Delivering mechanical building services and HVAC design heating, ventilation, air conditioning, associated plant from concept design through to completion and handover.
• Producing calculations, drawings, schedules, specifications and tender documentation to a high technical standard.
• Attending and contributing to design team meetings, client meetings and technical workshops.
• Carrying out site inspections and surveys, monitoring progress and quality, and issuing clear, well-evidenced inspection and progress reports.
• Reviewing contractor submissions, drawings, RFIs and technical queries.
• Project administration programme tracking, fee and variation records, correspondence, document control and maintaining accurate project records in line with quality and compliance standards.
• Supporting commissioning, witnessing, snagging and project handover, including O&M and as-built documentation.
• Acting as a trusted point of contact for clients, design team members and contractors.

What We're Looking For

• Degree (Level 8 minimum) in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• 8–10 years’ experience in mechanical building services / HVAC design and delivery.
• Design office experience : proven ability to produce and coordinate mechanical designs, calculations and documentation.
• Site experience : site meetings, inspections, progress monitoring and formal reporting.
• Project administration experience: programme, records, correspondence and document control.
• Confidence in a client, design team and contractor facing role, with the credibility to hold your own in a room of senior professionals.
• A genuine team player works well with teams and within teams.
• Full, clean driving licence the role involves regular travel to project sites across Ireland.
• Proficiency in relevant design and project tools (e.g. Revit / AutoCAD, load and system calculation software, MS Office / project scheduling tools).
• Working knowledge of Irish and European standards, Building Regulations and Part L / NZEB requirements.
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards it) is desirable but not essential.

⚠ Please note: Candidates must have the right to work in Ireland. We are unfortunately not in a position

to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary — benchmarked to reflect your experience
• Hybrid working model — flexibility built in from day one
• Company vehicle provided.
• Company pension scheme
• Career progression opportunities within a growing team
• Support for continued professional development and Chartership
• Supportive, collaborative team environment where your input genuinely makes an impact

Working Arrangements

• Full-time, permanent position
• Flexible hybrid working, based out of our Cork office
• Regular site visits across Ireland are a key part of this role
• Candidates ideally based in Munster or Leinster
• Start date is flexible

Why Join Us?

We are a team that values expertise, invests in our people, and gives engineers the autonomy to do great

work. At this level you won’t be handed a narrow slice of a project you will own the mechanical scope,

make real decisions, and see your designs through to a building that works. If you’re looking for a role that

combines technical depth with variety and visibility, this is it.

Interested? Apply below or send your CV directly. We’d love to hear from you.