MEP Engineer

Overview

John Sisk & Son have been building excellence as a family-owned international construction company by offering trust, certainty and value to our clients whilst being at the heart of change. Reporting to the Senior MEP Engineer or MEP Manager, the MEP Engineer is responsible for supporting the design, coordination and delivery of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems on projects. The role ensures compliance with company standards, client requirements and regulatory obligations while contributing to efficient, high-quality and sustainable project outcomes.

Design and Technical Support

• Assist in the development and review of MEP designs, drawings and specifications
• Coordinate MEP systems with other disciplines to ensure constructability and compliance
• Support technical problem-solving on site and in design offices
• Ensure designs comply with relevant regulations, standards and client requirements

Project Support

• Provide technical guidance to junior team members where applicable
• Assist in planning, sequencing and installation of MEP systems on site
• Support commissioning, testing and handover of MEP installations

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with clients, consultants and subcontractors under guidance
• Attend project meetings, design reviews and technical workshops
• Communicate effectively across multidisciplinary project teams

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve design efficiency, quality and sustainability
• Promote use of digital tools, BIM and innovative MEP solutions
• Contribute to lessons learned and best practice sharing across projects

Essential

• Experience in mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering for construction projects
• Knowledge of MEP systems, standards and regulations
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills
• Good communication and teamwork abilities

Desirable

• Experience on Tier 1 contractor projects or complex multi-disciplinary programmes
• Knowledge of low-carbon, energy-efficient and sustainable MEP design
• Familiarity with digital construction tools, BIM and lean delivery methodologies

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in mechanical, electrical, building services or related discipline
• Membership or eligibility for a relevant professional body (e.g., CIBSE, IET, Engineers Ireland)

Desirable

• Chartered or progressing towards chartered status with a relevant professional body
• Postgraduate qualification in building services, project management or sustainability
• Training in BIM management, digital design or advanced MEP technologies

• Competitive salary
• 26 days annual leave plus additional company days
• Pension and benefits
• Unlimited learning and development opportunities
• Much more

At Sisk Group our people are at the heart of our success. We offer the chance to work with purpose, build a career with no limits and be part of a great team.

All vacancies are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment Team. Unsolicited contact or speculative CVs from unapproved agencies will not be accepted and no introductory fees will apply.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or any other protected characteristic.

Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process.

We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can stop talented candidates applying. You do not need to meet every criterion – your skills and potential matter. Don’t hold back we want to hear from you.

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