Building Services Engineer | Residential Construction

Job Title: Building Services Engineer | Residential Construction
Location: Co Cork
Leading Irish Residential Developer
Excellent salary of €60,000 - €70,000 package

The Company

Our client is a leading residential developer delivering high quality housing and apartment projects across Ireland. With a strong presence in Munster, they are known for delivering well designed, energy efficient developments that meet modern living standards while maintaining strict quality and programme controls.

With a growing pipeline of residential projects in Galway, they are expanding their building services team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive contractor that values innovation, teamwork, and career development within the building services and construction sector.

The Role | Building Services Engineer

As a Building Services Engineer in Cork, you will support the delivery of mechanical and electrical services across residential construction projects. Working closely with site teams and design consultants, you will play a key role in coordinating MEP systems from early design through to commissioning and handover.

You will be involved in ensuring all building services installations are delivered safely, on programme, and to a high standard. This role offers strong exposure to site operations, subcontractor management, and technical coordination across large scale residential developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage the installation quality of mechanical and electrical systems from coordination through to completion
• Support site teams with MEP coordination and assist in resolving on site technical issues
• Liaise with design teams to ensure building services are fully integrated with structural and architectural elements
• Manage M&E subcontractors and ensure adherence to programme and quality standards
• Coordinate with utility providers and local authorities to ensure timely service connections
• Assist with service diversions and infrastructure modifications where required
• Contribute to value engineering and continuous improvement of building services systems
• Oversee temporary site services including electrical and water systems
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, quality control, and compliance
• Support commissioning, snagging, and final handover processes

About You

• Degree or qualification in Building Services, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 4 years experience in a Building Services Engineer or MEP role within construction
• Experience working on residential or large scale building projects
• Strong understanding of M&E coordination, installation, and commissioning
• Ability to manage subcontractors and communicate effectively with project stakeholders
• Driven, self motivated, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team
• Interest in sustainable building services and energy efficient systems

What’s on Offer

Salary: €60,000 – €70,000 DOE
Benefits:
 

• Bonus
• Pension
• Healthcare
• CPD and career progression
• Long term project pipeline in Galway

Why Apply?

This is a strong opportunity for a Building Services Engineer in Cork to join a well respected developer delivering high quality residential projects. You will gain valuable experience across full project lifecycles while working with an experienced team that supports professional growth.

With a solid pipeline of work in the region, this role offers long term stability, exposure to modern construction methods, and the chance to progress your career within building services engineering in Ireland.

How to Apply

If you’re interested in this Building Services Engineer role in Cork, contact Breagh Recruitment on 015314345 or email your CV to stephen@breaghrecruitment.ie

Why Breagh Recruitment

Breagh Recruitment are specialists in recruiting Building Services Engineers, MEP Engineers, and Mechanical and Electrical professionals across the Irish construction sector. We work closely with leading residential developers and main contractors to place Building Services Engineers in roles that offer real career progression.

If you’re considering a move within building services, residential construction, or MEP engineering, we have a range of opportunities across Ireland.

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