Building Services Design Lead

Rockwell Engineering

  • Cork
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
Rockwell is seeking an experienced Building Services Design Lead to join our growing team in Cork on a permanent, full-time basis. This role will suit a highly motivated design professional leading and coordinating building services design projects across Mission Critical, Pharma, Med Tech, and Manufacturing projects.As a Design Lead, you will work closely with the Principal Design Engineer, liaise directly with clients, mentor and support junior team members, and play a key role in developing Rockwell’s overall design capability.Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the design and coordination of Building Services projects, ensuring seamless integration across all disciplines.
  • Work with the Principal Design Engineer to set design standards, best practices, and processes within the design team.
  • Act as a client-facing representative, managing relationships, ensuring clear communication, and developing project briefs.
  • Oversee the production and management of 2D/3D BIM Models, P&IDs, AF&IDs, calculations, and equipment schedules.
  • Provide leadership, technical guidance, and mentoring to engineers and technicians within the design team.
  • Review and approve designs to ensure accuracy, compliance with Building Regulations, BCaR, client & project requirements, and adherence to industry standards.
  • Collaborate closely with tender, bid, site, vendor, and project teams to support successful project delivery.
  • Encourage innovation and continuous improvement within the design group.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
  • Bachelor’s or Honours Degree (Level 7/8) in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or a related discipline.
  • 7+ years’ experience in a building services or mechanical design role, including time in a senior/lead capacity.
  • Experience in regulated industries such as Cleanrooms, Data centres, Healthcare Facilities etc.
  • Working knowledge of BIM and design software packages such as Revit MEP, BIM 360, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Navisworks is an advantage.
  • Proven experience leading design delivery on complex, multi-disciplinary projects, complying with Building Regulations, BCaR etc.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated success in client-facing roles.
  • Ability to mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team culture.
  • Strong technical expertise combined with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset.
  • Membership of a professional institution such as CIBSE, ASHRAE, Engineers Ireland etc. is encouraged here in Rockwell.
Why join Rockwell?We provide a competitive salary that reflects your experience and qualifications. You will also have the chance to work in a vibrant and supportive setting, collaborating with experts in the field and making a positive impact on the environment. Our company prioritises work-life balance and supports your professional growth through training opportunities.
  • Rockwell is an equal opportunities employer

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