Job Specification – M&E Coordinator

Location: Dublin, Ireland
Project: Large-scale Construction Project
Role Type: Full-time, permanent

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced M&E Coordinator to join one of our client’s project teams, a leading main contractor, on a large-scale construction project in Dublin.

This is a full-time, permanent position offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced M&E Coordinator to take a key role in the coordination and delivery of mechanical and electrical services on a technically challenging construction project.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Project Manager, Site Manager, Design Team, consultants, subcontractors and wider project team to ensure all M&E works are effectively coordinated, delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.

Role and Responsibilities

• Coordinate all Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) services throughout the project.
• Manage and coordinate M&E subcontractors to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with the construction programme.
• Review M&E drawings, specifications and technical submissions.
• Identify and resolve potential design clashes and coordination issues before they impact site works.
• Liaise closely with the Project Manager, Site Manager, Design Team, consultants and subcontractors.
• Monitor the progress and quality of mechanical and electrical installations on site.
• Ensure all M&E works are completed in accordance with project specifications, drawings and relevant industry standards.
• Coordinate M&E requirements with the structural and architectural elements of the project.
• Attend and contribute to site, design, technical and coordination meetings.
• Track and manage technical queries, RFIs, submittals and approvals relating to M&E works.
• Assist with programme planning to ensure M&E activities are appropriately sequenced.
• Monitor programme progress and identify potential delays or coordination issues at an early stage.
• Work closely with subcontractors and project teams to resolve technical and installation issues.
• Ensure relevant technical information and approvals are available to support the construction programme.
• Support the coordination of M&E services through the various stages of project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health & safety, environmental and quality procedures.
• Support the testing, commissioning and handover of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure information is effectively communicated across the wider project team.

These responsibilities reflect the M&E Coordinator brief you provided.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous experience working as an M&E Coordinator, Building Services Coordinator or in a similar position.
• Experience working with a Main Contractor or on large-scale construction projects is highly desirable.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical and electrical building services.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and construction documentation.
• Experience coordinating M&E subcontractors and building services installations.
• Good understanding of design coordination and the interaction between M&E, structural and architectural elements.
• Experience managing RFIs, technical submittals and project approvals.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to identify and resolve potential technical and coordination issues effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with subcontractors, consultants, design teams and internal project teams.
• Ability to work effectively on own initiative while contributing as part of a wider multidisciplinary project team.
• Self-motivated with a proactive and organised approach.
• Good understanding of construction health & safety and quality requirements.

The qualifications and experience above are based on the requirements in the original specification.

Benefits

The successful candidate will receive an excellent benefits package, including:

• 26 days’ annual leave from commencement
• Company pension scheme – employer contribution of 1.5 times the employee contribution, up to a maximum 5% employee contribution (for example, a 5% employee contribution receives a 7.5% employer contribution)
• Life Cover – 3x annual salary
• Permanent Health Insurance (PHI) – up to 75% of salary, less applicable State disability benefit, subject to scheme conditions
• Company mileage and expenses for required business travel
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD) support
• Company-paid professional subscriptions relevant to the role
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Travel Tax Saver Scheme following successful completion of probation
• Paid maternity and paternity benefits, subject to eligibility
• Employee Referral Programme
• Annual health screenings and flu vaccination clinics
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with confidential 24/7 support for employees and their immediate families

The pension, life cover, PHI and 26 days’ annual leave are detailed in the benefits information you provided. Additional professional development, family leave, travel and wellbeing supports are also included.

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced M&E Coordinator to join a highly respected construction team and play a key role in the delivery of a significant construction project in Dublin.

The successful candidate will gain exposure to a technically challenging development while working alongside experienced construction, engineering and building-services professionals.

The role offers an excellent overall package, including 26 days’ annual leave, a strong employer pension contribution, life cover, income protection and extensive professional development and wellbeing supports.

With a strong emphasis on career development and Continuous Professional Development, this position offers excellent opportunities for long-term career progression within the construction industry.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality and in accordance with GDPR regulations.