Hybrid Site Engineer – Mechanical

at Ethos Engineering

• Job title: Site Engineer – Mechanical
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Dublin, Ireland

About the role

• Join Ethos Engineering as a Site Engineer – Mechanical! Ensure design quality on-site, travel across EMEA, and help deliver top-tier building services projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure design quality on-site, travel across EMEA, and help deliver top-tier building services projects.
• Support the quality assurance of mechanical designs by carrying out regular site visits and working closely with contractors and clients.
• Ensure that design intent is fully and accurately implemented on site, in line with Ethos Engineering’s high standards.
• Attend site visits to ensure design intent is clearly understood and implemented.
• Communicate technical requirements to foremen, operatives, and subcontractors.
• Review site installations and produce snag lists to capture any deviations from the design.
• Witness Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and record outcomes.
• Conduct and report on BCaR compliance inspections via Zutec.
• Collaborate with commissioning teams to monitor progress and identify risks.
• Liaise with internal design teams to provide feedback from site and close the loop on quality assurance.

Requirements

• A qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Site experience, ideally in building services or M&E consultancy.
• A strong understanding of mechanical systems, including HVAC, pipework, ventilation, drainage, controls (BMS), and fire suppression.
• Familiarity with BCaR inspections and quality assurance procedures.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and relay design intent to site teams.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Comfortable travelling to various project sites across Ireland.
• Experience using site management and documentation software (ProCore or similar) is a plus.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Flexible working times
• 20 Days holidays up to 25 days
• Pension Scheme
• Working travel out-of-pocket expenses
• Travel tax scheme or bike-to-work scheme
• Regular training/mentoring / further college support
• Support for Chartership
• Subsidised Health Insurance Allowance
• A Professional Subscription Fee paid by the company
• Paid Statutory Leaves
• Healthcare check-ups and flu vaccinations
• Gym / Fitness membership
• Heavily subsidised social committee (5 a side, golf society, climbing club and regular social events)
• Free Fridays every second Friday