Grace Birch
Senior Mechanical Engineer – Hospital Projects
Key Projects
You will lead the mechanical design and delivery of multiple major hospital projects in Cork. Typical projects include:
- Acute Hospital Expansion & New Clinical Facilities
Delivery of mechanical services for large-scale hospital expansions, including operating theatres, ICU, diagnostics, and inpatient wards within live hospital environments. - Hospital Decarbonisation & Plant Upgrades
Replacement and upgrade of central plant, heating and cooling systems, ventilation infrastructure, and energy-efficient solutions to support net-zero healthcare objectives. - Live Hospital Refurbishment & Phased Works
Complex refurbishment and upgrade projects within operational hospitals, requiring careful coordination, infection control management, and staged delivery.
Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Extensive experience delivering hospital and healthcare projects (essential)
- Proven track record on acute hospitals and live clinical environments
- In-depth knowledge of healthcare mechanical systems: HVAC and specialist ventilation, medical gas systemss, critical heating and cooling plant, pressure regimes and infection control
- Strong understanding of healthcare standards, regulations, and compliance
- Experience leading multiple projects concurrently
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Responsibilities
- Lead the mechanical design and delivery of multiple hospital projects
- Act as the mechanical technical authority across healthcare schemes
- Manage projects from concept design through construction and commissioning
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary design teams and clinical stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, HTM/HBN, and Irish standards
- Mentor and manage junior engineering staff
- Review contractor submissions, respond to technical queries, and carry out site inspections
- Manage risks, programme constraints, and live hospital interfaces
- Represent the consultancy at client, contractor, and stakeholder meetings
Benefits
- €80,000 base salary + benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Senior leadership role with high autonomy
- Long-term career progression within a healthcare-focused consultancy
- Opportunity to lead critical hospital infrastructure projects in Cork
If you are an engineer looking for a move, send your CV to Grace Birch or call 086 084 2014.
