Senior Mechanical Engineer

About the role

ORS has recently acquired a Mechanical & Electrical consultancy and are looking to expand and grow the team. We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join the newly integrated team.

This challenging and rewarding position requires a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will be based in the Munster/ Limerick region with the local office based in Limerick.

Key Responsibilities

• Create detailed Mechanical systems with Mechanical calculations, schedules, specifications and technical documentation.
• Producing and reviewing drawings and layouts in AutoCAD and/or Revit (BIM).
• Coordinating designs with electrical engineers and other disciplines.
• Lead site inspections, surveys, and responding to contractor queries during construction.
• Lead project delivery tasks such as document control, tender packs and design reviews
• Maintain project documentation in accordance with ISO standards, ensuring up to date records for electrical designs.
  
  

Essential Requirements

• Possess a relevant 3rd level qualification in Building Services Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Demonstrate 5+ years of experience in a similar role, showcasing a track record of successful projects.
• Results-driven with excellent communication skills.
• Proven experience in technical submittals, commissioning, and handover procedures.
• Strong work ethic, ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent communicator with good IT skills, including proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Project.

What We Can Offer You

Being part of ORS means more than just a job, it means joining a company that invests in you and your ambitions with transparency, structure and support.

We are delighted to offer a suite of benefits when you join ORS, which include:

• Competitive salary

• Performance-related bonus

• Pension scheme with matching contributions

• Remote-first hybrid model – use your home as a base and any of our office locations as you see fit

• Work from abroad

• Flexible working hours

• Access to over 60 health disciplines through our Kara Connect Platform

• Continuous Professional development (CPD) programme & funding

• Paid maternity, paternity and fertility leave

• Company and birthday annual leave days

• Death in Service benefit

• Tax saver - travel and bike to work

• Culture, social, wellness and CPD committees

• Talent Development Programmes

• Access to leading career coach Gerry Duffy

About ORS

ORS is a world-class multidisciplinary building consultancy with more than 30 years of delivering technical excellence across the built environment. Our mission is simple but powerful: We endeavour to make the lives of our team, clients, partners and communities happier and better in the ways that really matter every single day.

Don’t just take our word for it! ORS has won numerous awards, recognising our Great Place to Work culture.

• Ranked 27th Best Small & Medium Workplace in Europe, Great Place to Work 2026
• Winner of Best Workplace for Remote & Distributed Teams, Workplace Excellence Awards 2026
• Winner of HR Team of the Year, Workplace Excellence Awards 2026
• Winner of Best Workplace for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Workplace Excellence Awards 2026
• Winner of Consultancy Firm of the Year, Irish Design & Build Awards 2026
• Winner of Engineering Consultancy of the Year, Engineering Excellence Awards 2025
• Winner of Graduate Programme of the Year, Engineering Excellence Awards 2025
• Winner of Best Company to Work For, Irish Design & Build Awards 2024 & 2025
• Top 3 Medium-Sized Company, Great Place to Work Awards 2025
• Best Workplace for Health & Wellbeing, Great Place to Work 2025
• Silver Accreditation, Investors in Diversity 2025
• Winner of Best People Development of the Year, Engineering Excellence Awards 2024
• Winner of Recruitment & Retention Strategy, Workplace Excellence Awards 2024
• Great Place to Work Certified consecutively since 2017
• Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited since 2017

ORS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture. We foster a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects and supports their individual strengths and experiences.